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Thriving Families Program
A pilot program at BC Children's Hospital Allergy Clinic offering supportive education and skills-building therapy to families managing allergies.
Families referred to the program meet with the program physician for an initial virtual intake appointment to help form a plan of support tailored to their family's needs. If further follow-up is needed, families can choose parent-only sessions, youth-only sessions, family sessions, or group sessions — all virtual currently.
Frequently asked questions
Will these sessions be in person or virtual?
Currently, sessions are only virtual, by Zoom.
Can I discuss my concerns privately, without my child present?
Yes — you can choose to have parent-only appointments.
How many sessions will I need to attend?
The number of sessions is determined by the program physician in consultation with your family, depending on the needs of the various family members.
What types of issues can I get help with?
Any issue involving food allergies and stress or anxiety related to managing them — from deciding whether to start immunotherapy, to anxiety around epinephrine auto-injector use, to managing life transitions like starting post-secondary.
How do I book an appointment?
Please call the BC Children's Hospital Allergy Clinic at 604-875-2118, extension 1.
Request a School Talk
We visit classrooms to teach kids about food allergies — label-reading, what to do in a reaction, and how to be a good friend to a classmate who carries an epi-pen.
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