BC FRIENDS Parent Program

The FRIENDS For Life parent program in BC is led by the F.O.R.C.E. (Families Organized for Recognition and Care Equality) Society for Kids’ Mental Health.

Face to Face FRIENDS Parent Workshops & On-line Program!

Face-to-Face Workshops: Face to face parent workshops are available to School Districts, District Parent Advisory Councils (DPAC), Parent Advisory Councils (PAC) and other Parent organizations. To learn more about how you can bring a workshop to your school district, go to the FRIENDS Parent Program website.

On-line Program & Resources: There is a FRIENDS parent workshop you can view on-line which includes modules (FR-feelings/ relaxation, I – Inner Helpful Thoughts, etc.) and video segments that can be viewed at your own pace. Corresponding parent-friendly downloadable worksheets and resources are also included.

The parent program is complementary to the FRIENDS Program being taught in schools throughout BC. Students who receive the FRIENDS for Life program in their classroom are provided with a FRIENDS workbook. Each session contains optional home-based activities. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to reinforce FRIENDS skills at home by engaging in the home activities with their children. The more these activities are reinforced and practiced, the more likely children will integrate the FRIENDS skills into their daily living.

To learn more about other child and youth mental health resources available to parents and families in BC, visit Child & Youth Mental Health Resources.