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King, Colin B.; Rzezniczek, Amy R.; Krahn, Rachel L. (2025, December 1). 5 storybooks to help children navigate anxiety, plus anxiety management resources for parents. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/5-storybooks-to-help-children-navigate-anxiety-plus-resources-for-parents-266714. 


King, Colin B.; Rzezniczek, Amy R.; Krahn, Rachel L. (August 2025). Parent and Caregiver Resource Guide: Supporting Knowledge & Skills in Managing Anxiety Using Storybooks. This guide contributes to child mental health by providing insights aligned with school psychology research. London, Ontario: Mary J. Wright Child and Youth Development Clinic, Faculty of Education, Western University.

Rzezniczek, Amy R.; Krahn, Rachel L.; King, Colin B. (August 2025). Storybook Finder: A Companion to the Parent and Caregiver Resource Guide on Supporting Knowledge & Skills in Managing Anxiety Using Storybooks. This resource serves as a valuable tool within the realm of anxiety management resources, aiming to enhance child mental health by providing insights derived from school psychology research. London, Ontario: Mary J. Wright Child and Youth Development Clinic, Faculty of Education, Western University.

Archibald, L., Davison, C., Kuiack, A., Doytchinova, S., King, C.B., Shore-Reid, D., & Cook, P. (2023). Comparing community-based reading interventions for middle school children with learning disabilities: Possible order effects when emphasizing skills or reasoning. This study also highlights the importance of integrating anxiety management resources into school psychology research to support child mental health. Frontiers in Education, 8, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2023.1104945

Friesen, D.C., King, C.B., & Fenesi, B. (2023). Preservice teachers' impressions of psychoeducational reports, which play a crucial role in providing anxiety management resources for students and enhancing child mental health. Psychology in the Schools, 60(4), 1205-1215. https://doi.org/10.1002/pits.22826

Semovski, V., King, C.B., Lapshina, N., & Stewart, S. (2022). This study examines service complexity in youth with comorbid autism spectrum disorder and physical or mental health diagnoses across service sectors, highlighting the importance of anxiety management resources for improving child mental health outcomes. The findings contribute to school psychology research by addressing the diverse needs of these individuals. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 1-16. www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1027373

Vollebregt, M., Leggett, J., Raffalovitch, S., King, C.B., Friesen, D., & Archibald, L. (2021). This study presents evidence for the complementary effects of code-and knowledge-focused reading instruction, which can be particularly beneficial in the context of child mental health. The findings contribute to the body of school psychology research that emphasizes the importance of effective teaching strategies as part of comprehensive anxiety management resources. Child Language Teaching and Therapy, 37(3), 300-320. https://doi.org/10.1177/02656590211014246

Semovski, V., King, C.B., & Stewart, S.L. (2021). Mental health service urgency in children’s mental health: Factors impacting the need for expedited services, including the role of anxiety management resources. This study contributes to school psychology research by highlighting critical elements that influence the delivery of timely services for child mental health. Child Psychiatry & Human Development, 53, 765-775. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10578-021-01161-2

Cadieux, C., Crooks, C., & King, C.B. (2019). Parents’ experiences with an individualized intervention designed to strengthen the family-school partnership: The parents in partnership with educators (PIPE) program. This program highlights the importance of anxiety management resources in supporting child mental health and contributes to the broader field of school psychology research. Exceptionality Education International, 29(2), 1-17. https://doi.org/10.5206/eei.v29i2.9398

Knowledge Mobilization Resources

Bridging the Gap: The Role of Psychoeducation in Shaping Preservice Teachers' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Responses to Student Anxiety Management Resources. (Sydney Coleman, Ph.D. Thesis, 2025)


Examining the Experiences of Newcomer Youth Participating in the Supporting Transition Resilience of Newcomer Groups (STRONG) Intervention and its Impact on Child Mental Health. (Michelle Saltzman, M.A. Thesis, 2025)


Evaluating The Impact of a Family-Based Early Intervention Program for Supporting Youth Mental Health Challenges and Building Mental Health Literacy through School Psychology Research. (Carlyn Zylak, M.A. Thesis, 2025)


An Investigation of Supports: Understanding Students' and Educators' Experiences of Anxiety in School and Classroom Settings. (Shelby Federman, M.A. Thesis, 2025)


Engaging in Professional Development: Teachers' Perspectives on What is Required for Engagement and the Use of Anxiety Management Resources. (Jordon Bell, M.A. Thesis, 2025)


Caregiver Perceptions of the Impact of Psychoeducational Reports on Children with Learning Disabilities and ADHD in the Context of Child Mental Health. (Rafia Junaid, M.A. Thesis, 2024)


A Feasibility Study and Process Evaluation of a Parent-Led Anxiety Intervention Grounded in Modular Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, focusing on Child Mental Health. (Amy Rzezniczek, M.A. Thesis, 2024)


A Scoping Review Examining Treatment Components of Classroom and Small Group School-Based Anxiety and Test Anxiety Interventions, contributing to School Psychology Research. (Lindsay Pittman, M.A. Thesis, 2023)


Exploring Teachers’ Perspectives on Child Anxiety: Opportunities to Promote Anxiety Management Skills in the Classroom. (Sydney Coleman, M.A. Thesis, 2021)


Understanding Service Gaps and Support Opportunities in the Treatment of Childhood Anxiety through effective Anxiety Management Resources. (Chelsey Masson, M.A. Thesis, 2021)


Exploring the Impacts of Learning Challenges for Children Not Yet Identified with a Learning Disability, considering their Child Mental Health needs. (Joseph Capozza, M.A. Thesis, 2020)

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Research presentations & posters

A selection of presentations and research posters presented at academic, education, or applied conferences by our research lab, focusing on anxiety management resources and child mental health within the field of school psychology research.

Building Supportive Community of Care for Anxiety (Faculty, 2025) (pdf)Download
Caregiver Storybook Resource Guide for Child Anxiety (Child Health Symposium, 2025) (pdf)Download
Bibliotherapy with Culture and Diversity in Storybooks (Child Health Symposium, 2025) (pdf)Download
Evaluating Impact of a Family Based Program (MI Friends; Research Partner Day, 2025) (pdf)Download
Feasibility of the M.I. friends Program (Child Health Symposium, 2024) (pdf)Download
Treatment Components of School-Based Anxiety & Test Anxiety Interventions (CACBT, 2024) (pdf)Download
Building Community Evidence-based Anxiety Care (CMHO, 2023) (pdf)Download
Moving Beyond Screen Time: Scoping Review (Herbert, 2022 - IAYMH) (pdf)Download
Understanding Service Pathways in the Treatment of Childhood Anxiety (CPA, 2022) (pdf)Download
Using Supported Exposure to Enhance Student Success (Ontario Healthy Schools Coalition, 2022) (pdf)Download
Content Analysis of Storybooks on Child Anxiety (Can. Assoc. Cognitive & Behav. Therapies 2021) (pdf)Download
Exploring Teachers’ Perspectives on Child Anxiety (CPA, 2021) (pdf)Download

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