New Resource for Military Families: Understanding Child Traumatic Stress & Resilience

Posted on: 10.20.2020

Military families are used to adapting to new situations with strength and resilience. But military children may face mental health challenges due to the unique stressors of military life. AKBH clinician Sicely Kluge and former AKBH clinician April McElhenny are members of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) Military and Veteran

Wrap-Around Support for Kids: A photo blog by Laurel Brady

Posted on: 08.12.2020

What is wrap-around support? Clinical Associates (C.A.s) at Alaska Behavioral Health (AKBH) support children and their families by providing skill development. We are often asked, what does that mean? Child & Family C.A., Laurel Brady, BSW, kept a photo diary of some of the ways C.A.s support clients in a typical week. Morning

Principles for Reassuring Kids During Uncertain Times

Posted on: 07.30.2020

Principles for Reassuring Kids During Uncertain Times Free Zoom Webinar August 13 @ 5:00 pm Changing plans and uncertainty can be hard on children (and their parents!) But there are things caregivers can do to provide reassurance and help life move a little more smoothly - for the whole family. This free webinar will be presented by AKBH

New Telehealth Help for Families

Posted on: 03.30.2020

Feeling overwhelmed? Most everyone is. We are here to help. Our family therapy/parenting team is launching new telehealth services for parents who are stressed out and families who need support. Available services include: Therapy for parents, children and adolescents A series of telehealth therapy groups dealing with:

Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with COVID 19

Posted on: 03.02.2020

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has issued a fact sheet for parents/caregivers for helping families cope with the 2019 novel Coronavirus (COVID 19). The fact sheet covers family preparation and risk reduction, and focuses on dealing with the stress of a potential outbreak, for both children and caregivers. NCTSN recommends