Resources for Parents - Mental Health and Counselling
Meet Ms. Payne!
Ms. Payne graduated with her school counselling masters degree from the University of Alberta in 2013, after completing the program while teaching at the Edmonton Young Offender Center. Before coming to D.S. Mackenzie School, She taught high school in Gameti in the North West Territories. Prior to her time up North, she was a school counsellor at Queen Elizabeth High School here in Edmonton. Outside of school she loves going to the gym and practicing yoga.
"If you have any concerns or want more information to support your child's mental health, please reach out to me. I am here to support you!" - Amanda Payne
Email: Amanda.Payne@epsb.ca
Here are some links to parent resources from Ms. Payne:
Mental Health Crisis Team for Children and Youth
Youth Addiction Treatment Services
DS Mackenzie School Counselling Resources
Parenting in Canada Information
Strategies for Social Skills for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Four core strategies for managing stress and anxiety