December 2019
Right from the Start
December Newsletter
ANXIETY - this word seems to lurk around every corner these days. We hear it often and wonder if it's getting overused. However, anxiety comes in many forms, shapes and sizes. Right from the Start is in the business of early intervention, prevention, promotion and mental health education to support overall well being. We offer tools, strategies and referrals to other support agencies. With the holiday season around the corner we might see anxiety creep into our own lives and those of our children as well. Here are 14 Tips to Help All Kids Learn to Manage Anxiety Also, here are two questions to set ‘brave’ in motion when dealing with anxious thinking.
APPS for Anxiety
There are many downloadable apps that can help you.
These apps are a great place to start. Download one and try it.
Always There- The Kid's Help Phone app that includes an "information booth" with teens topics and a "resources around me" tool that connects you to local resources.

Breathe2Relax- A portable stress management tool that allows users to record their stress levels and guides them through diaphragmatic breathing exercises to help reduce stress.

Guided Mind- Guided imagery that allows you to choose from various topics. Many Guided meditations are free, while some cost about $1.00-$3.00

Healthy Minds - A mood tracker, breathing trainer, goal tracker, stress management platform and a journal all rolled into one.

Flowy- iOS and Android app that delivers controlled breathing exercises through game play to help manage panic attack, symptoms of panic, hyperventilation and anxiety.

MindShift - Designed to help teens and young adults cope with anxiety. MindShift can help you change how you think about anxiety rather than trying to avoid anxiety, you can make an important shift and face it.

PTSD Coach- An app from the Government of Canada to help sufferers of PTSD learn about and manage symptoms that can occur after trauma.

The Disconnect Challenge
TAKE THE DISCONNECT CHALLENGE! It’s simple! To sign up all you have to do is pick up your Disconnect Box, participate in the challenge, and complete the email survey. You will then be entered into a draw to win one of the prizes donated by: Canmore Boston Pizza, Canmore Nordic Centre, Canmore Arts Place, Banff Lodging Company and Mount Norquay Tube Park. Click on the poster for more details on where to pick up your disconnect box!
When Children Lie - How to Respond and Build Honesty

If your small human is lying, breathe a heady exhale – they’ve reached an important developmental milestone. If your teen is lying, you can also heave a sigh of relief – it means they’re very normal. Click HERE to read this great article on HONESTY



Right from the Start is a Mental Health Capacity Building Program. We are a team of Success Coaches at Banff Elementary School, Lawrence Grassi Middle School, Alpenglow School and Elizabeth Rummel School. We offer Universal Mental Health Education and Support to all children teachers and families. For more on our program and to see what we do visit our Information page or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , or Twitter.

Or simply drop in - our doors are always open!


Right from the Start | 403-678-6192 |
For inquires contact Mary Weighell
RFTS Program Manager
mary.weighell@crps.ca