Unlocking Tranquility: The Power of Box Breathing for Easing Anxiety in Autistic Individuals

A step-by-step guide for reducing anxiety and stress through box breathing and breaking down why it works so well.

Edcuation, Mental HealthBrian Stanton, MarketingAugust 30, 2023Lake Ridge Community Support Servicesbox breathing, 4 part breathing, four part breathing, anxiety management, anxiety, anxiety toolbox, facing your fears, Facing your Fears, CBT, cognitive behaviour therapy, beathwork, calming excersizes

6 ways you can be a good coach & help your child cope with anxiety

Helping your child learn to manage anxiety is a challenging task. Here are 6 tips for being an effective coach when teaching your child how to cope with anxiety.

Edcuation, Mental HealthBrian Stanton, MarketingNovember 9, 2022Lake Ridge Community Support Servicesfacing your fears, Facing your Fears, anxiety, anxiety management

What can you do to support your child's mental health?

7 strategies you can use to support your child’s mental health.

Mental HealthBrian Stanton, MarketingApril 25, 2022anxiety, mental health, parenting

What is a "Body Map" and how can it help autistic kids/kids with autism cope with anxiety?

A body map is an exercise you can do with your child to help bring more awareness to their body's response to situations that trigger their anxiety.

Mental Health, ToolsBrian Stanton, MarketingDecember 9, 2021body map, anxiety, mental health, mental illness, anxiety toolbox

$549,400 OTF grant helps individuals with autism spectrum disorder face their fears

This spring, the Lake Ridge Community Support Services (LRCSS) received word that it received a three-year, $549,000 Grow grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to launch an evidence-based treatment program called, “Facing Your Fears” in Durham Region. This program is intended to support children with children and adolescents from ages eight to 12 diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Service Updates, Mental Health, OAP UpdateKaren ChartierAugust 17, 2020Lake Ridge Community Support ServicesOTF grant, Ontario Trillium Foundation, Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant, Facing your Fears, facing your fears, mental health, anxiety

Bell Let's Talk Day: Mental Illness and ASD

Today is #BellLetsTalk day and for everyone in our community, this day can be very relevant.

Mental HealthBrian Stanton, MarketingJanuary 29, 2020mental illness, mental health, bell lets talk, #bellletstalk, cognitive behaviour therapy, CBT, anxiety, Bell, Bell Canada