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

Private Counselling Referrals

DS Mackenzie School Counselling Resources

Grief and Loss Worksheets

Newcomers to Canada Supports

Parenting in Canada Information

Strategies for Social Skills for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Four core strategies for managing stress and anxiety

The power of showing up