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by Ms. Ines Goldner PhD 6 min read

What is Kinark Child and Family Services?

Kinark Child and Family Services is a leading children’s mental health organization in Ontario that provides evidence-based services that include individual, family and group counselling for children and youth living with mental health issues. Kinark supports children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families as well as offers institutionally and community-based forensic services. Kinark also operates the Kinark Outdoor Centre in Minden Ontario, providing programming, respite and therapeutic recreation.

What is the challenge of parenting an adolescent?

Parenting an adolescent can be a challenging task, which can become even more challenging if your child is experiencing mental health or behavioural difficulties. Understanding these difficulties and supporting your teen through these experiences can seem overwhelming and complicated, and can impact everyone in the family. If you are concerned about your adolescent’s thoughts, moods, or behaviours, or for more information and support, click on some of the resources listed below or contact us at Frontenac Youth Services.

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