Youth Overcoming Depression and Anxiety
What is Y.O.D.A.?
Y.O.D.A. is a group treatment program that runs for 1 half day per week for 10- 12 weeks, plus booster sessions. The program will serve up to 8 youth per group throughout the Halton region; including North Halton, Oakville and Burlington. The treatment program is based upon existing evidence based cognitive behavioural therapy for youth experiencing anxiety and depression. .
Who is Y.O.D.A. For?
The Halton Y.O.D.A. program is designed to service youth in Grades 6, 7, and 8 who are exhibiting symptoms of anxiety and/or depression. Their symptoms may include:
- Low self-esteem
- Inability to express emotion
- Excessive worry or fear of future or past events
- Fear of being humiliated or embarrassed
- School or situational avoidance
- Sadness and apprehension
- Feelings of worthlessness and guilt
- Withdrawal from others
- Loss of interest and pleasure in usual activities
Program Focus
Powerful positive thinking
- Social skills and support networks
- Trust building
- Self-esteem and leadership
- Deep breathing and relaxation techniques
- Introductory meditation and yoga
- Healing stories
- Free writing
- Story telling
- Role playing
- Parent education/information sessions
- In home support
- Collaboration with home schools to facilitate successful re-integration and/or application of new skills acquired in program
- Liaison with community supports
- Individual work with youth
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Halton Y.O.D.A.
- Woodview
- 69 Flatt Rd, Burlington, ON L7R 3X5 ( Map )
- P: 905.689.4727 x 22 or 24
- F: 905.689.2474
Referral Contact Information:
Referrals to the Halton Y.O.D.A. program may be made though schools in the Halton region, or directly by contacting:
