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Coping Skills

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Information for Caregivers: Coping SkillsDownload this PDF for resources, tips and essential information on coping skills for children and adolescents.
Information for Caregivers: Making a Coping ToolboxDownload this PDF for resources, tips and essential information on how to create your own coping skills toolbox for children.
Information For Caregivers: MindfulnessDownload this PDF for resources, tips and essential information on mindfulness strategies.

Web Resources

Coping Skills for KidsHealthy ways to help kids handle big feelings.
Psych CentralHelpful articles to understand childhood mental health and ways to help your child understand and cope with their emotions.

Recommended Books

Sense of Self - Coping Skills for Kids Workbook: Stress Management Tools for Anxiety, Anger, Emotional Distress, by Sally Safadi
Breathe Like a Bear, by Kira Willey
The Mindful Dragon, by Steve Herman
Wherever You Go, There You Are, by Jon Kabat-Zinn

Office Hours & Urgent Visits

Outside of office hours, a provider is on call for urgent questions or concerns. If your child’s illness or injury is life-threatening, call 911.

Office phones open at 9:00 am, 7 days a week, with the exception of Christmas and Thanksgiving. For routine questions or refills please call Monday – Friday during regular office hours.

Standard office visits and same day sick visits are scheduled Monday–Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Urgent visits outside of regular office hours

We do require an appointment for your child to be seen. To schedule an urgent visit, please call and ask to speak with a triage nurse.

Monday – Friday urgent visits may be scheduled after 5:00 pm.

Saturday and Sunday urgent visits are available after 9:00 am, for limited hours. Call early to make sure you get an appointment.