PROGRAMS FOR AGES 0–18

Empowering the Next Generation, and the Adults Who Support Them

At Strong Minds Strong Kids, Psychology Canada, our programs use psychological science to help children and youth build resilience and lifelong coping skills. We work across homes, schools, and communities so kids are supported from every angle as they grow. Explore our three pillars with evidence-based tools and training for kids and the adults who support them.

EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS

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Who our programs support

PROFESSIONALS

Evidence-based training and classroom-ready tools for those working with children and youth.

PARENTS & CAREGIVERS

Practical strategies for everyday life at home, school, and play.

KIDS & TEENS

Engaging, age-appropriate programs that build coping skills, resilience, and emotional awareness.

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Explore Our Program Pillars

Grounded in psychological science, our programs support the key pillars of healthy child development from birth to adolescence.

ATTACHMENT

Ages
0-3

Strengthening early parent-child bonds to lay the foundation for lifelong mental well-being, right from the start.

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STRESS MANAGEMENT

Ages
4-18

Equipping kids, teens, adults, and educators in their lives with practical strategies to recognize and manage stress at school and home.

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CAPACITY BUILDING

Ages
10-18

Helping youth build resilience to adapt and thrive.

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SEE THE EVIDENCE:

Program Evaluations

Evidence-based and evaluated. Our programs strengthen resilience and coping skills across ages and settings. The results highlight meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth across the country.

Program Evaluations Overview 2025

This concise report summarizes key findings for our program evaluations.

Inside you’ll find outcome highlights from Make the Connection, Kids Have Stress Too!, Stress Lessons and more, plus real-world impacts in classrooms and communities nationwide.

DOWNLOAD REPORT

Download the 2025 Program Evaluations Overview

UPCOMING

Training & Workshops To Help Kids Thrive

Check out our upcoming program trainings, workshops, and webinars:

Featured

Mar 25

StressLess Workshop: Parents and Caregivers, Supporting Ages 4-12

Join us for a free, one-hour virtual StressLess workshop to learn practical, psychology-informed strategies for helping kids ages 4–12 manage stress and build resilience.

Ideal For: Parents, caregivers, volunteers, coaches, and other caring adults.

Cost: Free, thanks to the generous support of the Jackman Foundation.

Apr 9

Stress Management 101 Workshop: For Adults Supporting Children & Youth

Join us for a free, one-hour virtual Stress Management 101 Workshop to learn practical, psychology-informed strategies for supporting young people with their stress management.

Ideal For: Parents/Caregivers and Professionals working with children and youth.

Cost: Free, thanks to the generous support of the Jackman Foundation.

Apr 24

Kids Have Stress Too! Grades 1-6 Program Training: Educators and Child Serving Professionals

Join us for our upcoming virtual Kids Have Stress Too! Grades 1-6 open call training on Friday, April 24, 2026.

This free 90-minute Zoom training shares evidence-based, curriculum-aligned tools, ready-to-use plans, and strategies to help children aged 4-12 build coping skills and resilience.

Ideal For: Child-serving professionals (educators, school support staff, etc.).

Cost: Free, thanks to the generous support of the Jackman Foundation.

Apr 27

Make the Connection Facilitator Training for Early Years Professionals

Join us for our upcoming virtual Make the Connection Facilitator Training for Early Years Professionals.

Grounded in psychological science, the MTC program helps parents and caregivers of infants ages 0 to 3 nurture secure attachment and build strong, healthy relationships.

This 90-minute virtual session includes a detailed walkthrough of the MTC Facilitator Guide, plus practical tools and strategies to help professionals confidently deliver the program to families.

Ideal for: Professionals working with infants, families, and parents

Cost: Free, thanks to the generous support of GreenShield

May 7

Stress Lessons Grades 7-12 Program Training: Educators and Youth-Serving Professionals

Join us for our upcoming virtual Stress Lessons Grades 7-12 Program Training on May 7, 2026.

This free Zoom training provides evidence-based, curriculum-aligned tools, ready-to-use plans, and strategies to help students aged 12-18 develop coping skills and build resilience.

Ideal For: Youth-serving professionals (educators, school support staff, etc.).

Cost: Free, thanks to the generous support of the Azrieli Foundation

May 19

Taking Care of You: Finding Calm During Stressful Times

Join us for Taking Care of You, a free webinar to learn about the basics of stress and gain effective coping and problem-solving techniques for yourself and the children or youth you support.

May 26

Kids Have Stress Too! Preschool & Kindergarten Program Training: Educators Child Serving Professionals

Join us for our upcoming virtual Kids Have Stress Too! Preschool & Kindergarten open call training on May 26, 2026.

This free Zoom training shares evidence-based, curriculum-aligned tools, ready-to-use plans, and strategies to help young children build coping skills and resilience.

Ideal For: Child-serving professionals (educators, school support staff, etc.).

Cost: Free, thanks to the generous support of the Jackman Foundation.

Jun 5

Attachment 101 Workshop for Parents & Caregivers of Infants

Join us for a virtual Attachment 101 Workshop, designed to support parents/caregivers and their little ones. This session provides an overview of attachment theory and explains why developing healthy attachment from day one matters.

We’ll share simple, practical strategies to build healthy attachment with infants from birth to age three, helping to lay the foundation for lifelong mental well-being.

Ideal For: Parents/Caregivers and Professionals Supporting New Parents

Cost: Free – thanks to the generous support of GreenShield

Jun 11

StressLess Workshop: Parents and Caregivers, Supporting Ages 4-12

Join us for a free, one-hour virtual StressLess workshop to learn practical, psychology-informed strategies for helping kids ages 4–12 manage stress and build resilience.

Ideal For: Parents, caregivers, volunteers, coaches, and other caring adults.

Cost: Free, thanks to the generous support of the Jackman Foundation.

Jun 12

StressLess Workshop: Parent and Caregivers Supporting Ages 12-18

Join us for a free, one-hour virtual StressLess workshop to learn practical, psychology-informed strategies for helping youth ages 12–18 manage stress and build resilience.

Ideal For: Parents, caregivers, volunteers, coaches, and other caring adults.

Cost: Free, thanks to the generous support of the Jackman Foundation.

Jul 13

Make the Connection Facilitator Training for Early Years Professionals

Join us for our upcoming virtual Make the Connection Facilitator Training for Early Years Professionals.

Ideal for: Professionals working with infants, families, and parents

Cost: Free, thanks to the generous support of GreenShield

Jul 24

Taking Care of You: Finding Calm During Stressful Times

July 24 is International Self-Care Day!

Join us for Taking Care of You, a free webinar to learn about the basics of stress and gain effective coping and problem-solving techniques for yourself and the children or youth you support.

Aug 6

Stress Management 101 Workshop: For Adults Supporting Children & Youth

Join us for a free, one-hour virtual Stress Management 101 Workshop to learn practical, psychology-informed strategies for supporting young people with their stress management.

Ideal For: Parents/Caregivers and Professionals working with children and youth.

Cost: Free, thanks to the generous support of the Jackman Foundation.

Aug 20

Attachment 101 Workshop for Parents & Caregivers of Infants

We’ll share simple, practical strategies to build healthy attachment with infants from birth to age three, helping to lay the foundation for lifelong mental well-being.

Ideal For: Parents/Caregivers and Professionals Supporting New Parents

Cost: Free – thanks to the generous support of GreenShield

Sep 10

Kids Have Stress Too! Preschool & Kindergarten Program Training: Educators Child Serving Professionals

Join us for our upcoming virtual Kids Have Stress Too! Preschool & Kindergarten Learners open call training on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

This free 90-minute Zoom training shares evidence-based, curriculum-aligned tools, ready-to-use plans, and strategies to help young children build coping skills and resilience.

Ideal For: Child-serving professionals (educators, school support staff, etc.).

Cost: Free, thanks to the generous support of the Jackman Foundation.

Oct 8

Kids Have Stress Too! Grades 1-6 Program Training: Educators and Child Serving Professionals

Join us for our upcoming virtual Kids Have Stress Too! Grades 1-6 open call training on Friday, October 8, 2026.

This free 90-minute Zoom training shares evidence-based, curriculum-aligned tools, ready-to-use plans, and strategies to help children aged 4-12 build coping skills and resilience.

Ideal For: Child-serving professionals (educators, school support staff, etc.).

Cost: Free, thanks to the generous support of the Jackman Foundation.

Nov 5

Stress Lessons Grades 7-12 Program Training: Educators and Youth-Serving Professionals

Join us for our upcoming virtual Stress Lessons Grades 7-12 Program Training on November 5, 2026.

This free 90-minute Zoom training provides evidence-based, curriculum-aligned tools, ready-to-use plans, and strategies to help students aged 12-18 develop coping skills and build resilience.

Ideal For: Youth-serving professionals (educators, school support staff, etc.).

Cost: Free, thanks to the generous support of the Jackman Foundation

Nov 12

Strong Minds Gala

The Strong Minds Gala is an evening of leadership and possibility, bringing together corporate executives, community partners, and changemakers who believe the future doesn’t happen by accident — it is shaped by the decisions we make today.

Guided by our theme, Shaping the Future Children Deserve, we are building resilience skills for lifelong mental health through evidence-based programs that reach children and youth early — where impact matters most.

Save the date: Thursday November 12th

Location: Fairmont Royal York at downtown Toronto.

Dec 9

StressLess Workshop: Parents and Caregivers, Supporting Ages 4-12

Join us for a free, one-hour virtual StressLess workshop to learn practical, psychology-informed strategies for helping kids ages 4–12 manage stress and build resilience.

Ideal For: Parents, caregivers, volunteers, coaches, and other caring adults.

Cost: Free, thanks to the generous support of the Jackman Foundation.

Dec 10

StressLess Workshop: Parent and caregivers Supporting Ages 12-18

Join us for a free, one-hour virtual StressLess workshop to learn practical, psychology-informed strategies for helping youth ages 12–18 manage stress and build resilience.

Ideal For: Parents, caregivers, volunteers, coaches, and other caring adults.

Cost: Free, thanks to the generous support of the Jackman Foundation.

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Book a live workshop for your staff

Gain confidence delivering programs to the kids you work with, or invite us to bring resilience-building strategies directly to your classroom or community. Available virtually and in person.

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