# Western Youth Services \(WYS\): Western Youth Services \(WYS\)

> Advancing awareness, cultivating success, and strengthening communities through integrated mental health services for children, youth, and families

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## Pages
- [home](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/)
- [Work For Us](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/work-for-us/)
- [APA Accredited Doctoral Internship](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/doctoral-internship/)
- [WYS Media, Speaking \& News Updates](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/events-media/)
- [One Door Any Door® at Western Youth Services](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/one-door-any-door/)

## Posts
- [How Art Therapy Supports Children and Teens’ Mental Health in Orange County](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/how-art-therapy-supports-children-and-teens-mental-health-in-orange-county/)
- [When Back\-to\-School Feels Overwhelming](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/when-back-to-school-feels-overwhelming/)
- [Building Everyday Resilience Through Youth Self\-Care](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/building-everyday-resilience-through-youth-self-care/)
- [Support for LGBTQ\+ Youth Beyond Pride Month](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/support-for-lgbtq-youth-beyond-pride-month/)
- [The Quiet Impact of PTSD on Children and Teens](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/the-quiet-impact-of-ptsd-on-children-and-teens/)

## Courses
- [Practical Cognitive Behavioral Techniques for School Counselors and Mental Health Professionals](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/courses/practical-cognitive-behavioral-techniques/)
- [Modifying Challenging Behaviors Using Positive Reinforcement](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/courses/modifying-challenging-behaviors-using-positive-reinforcement/)
- [Trauma and Development Series](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/courses/trauma-and-development/)
- [Navigating Compassion Fatigue, Vicarious Trauma, and Burnout: Empowering K\-12 Educators](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/courses/compassion-fatigue-and-vicarious-trauma/)
- [The Resilient Brain](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/courses/the-resilient-brain-module-1-2/)

## Lessons
- [Session 2](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/lessons/session-2-2/)
- [Session 1](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/lessons/session-1-2/)
- [Session 8](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/lessons/session-8-2/)
- [Session 7](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/lessons/session-7-2/)
- [Session 6](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/lessons/session-6-2/)

## Topics
- [Topic](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/topics/topic-5/)
- [High Risk](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/topics/high-risk/)
- [Moderate Risk](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/topics/moderate-risk/)
- [Low Risk](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/topics/low-risk/)
- [Risk and Protective Factors](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/topics/risk-and-protective-factors-2/)

## Quizzes
- [Qualified Leader quiz](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/quizzes/qualified-leader-quiz/)
- [Practice Safety Plan](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/quizzes/practice-safety-plan/)
- [Practice Identifying](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/quizzes/practice-identifying/)
- [Activity: Socratic Questioning](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/quizzes/activity-socratic-questioning/)
- [Module 4: Reflection Activity](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/quizzes/check-your-understanding-integration/)

## Groups
- [SBHIP](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/groups/sbhip/)
- [Parent/Caregiver/Family Member](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/groups/parent-caregiver-family-member/)
- [Community Member/Youth\-Serving Organization](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/groups/community-member-youth-serving-organization/)
- [Member of the General Public](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/groups/member-of-the-general-public/)
- [Students Middle School](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/groups/students-middle-school/)

## stories
- [Matt](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/stories/matt-and-his-grandmother/)
- [Peter](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/stories/peter-2/)
- [Cassandra](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/stories/cassandra/)
- [Natalie](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/stories/natalie/)
- [Patty](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/stories/patty/)

## Case Study
- [Natalie](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/case_study/natalie/)

## Categories
- [Mental Health Awareness](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/category/mental-health/)
- [Days of Honor](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/category/days-of-honor/)
- [Orange County Community](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/category/orange-county-community/)
- [ACEs and Resilience](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/category/aces-resilience/)
- [Uncategorized](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/category/uncategorized/)

## Tags
- [mental health](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/tag/mental-health/)
- [orange county](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/tag/orange-county/)
- [OC](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/tag/oc/)
- [anxiety](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/tag/anxiety/)
- [resiliency](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/tag/resiliency/)

## gender
- [female](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/gender/female-female/)
- [male](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/gender/male-male/)

## Age
- [Teens](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/age/teens/)
- [Youth](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/age/youth/)
- [Adults](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/age/adults/)

## Mental health issue
- [Anxiety](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/mental_health_issue/anxiety/)
- [Trauma](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/mental_health_issue/trauma/)
- [Depression](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/mental_health_issue/depression/)
- [Suicidal thoughts](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/mental_health_issue/suicidal-thoughts/)
- [Behavioral issues](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/mental_health_issue/behavioral-issues/)

## Type of service
- [Individual therapy](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/type_of_service/individual-therapy/)
- [Family therapy](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/type_of_service/family-therapy/)
- [Case management](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/type_of_service/case-management/)
- [Group therapy](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/type_of_service/group-therapy/)
- [Crisis intervention](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/type_of_service/crisis-intervention/)

## Outcome
- [Improved mental health](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/outcome/improved-mental-health/)
- [Improved relationships](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/outcome/improved-relationships/)
- [Increased self\-esteem](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/outcome/increased-self-esteem/)
- [Increased coping skills](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/outcome/increased-coping-skills/)
- [Reduced stress](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/outcome/reduced-stress/)

## Age
- [Teens](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/member_age/teens/)

## Gender
- [Female](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/member_gender/female/)

## Social skills
- [Case Management](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/skill/case-management/)

## Mental health issue
- [Addiction](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/health_issue/addiction/)

## Course Categories
- [SBHIP](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/course-category/sbhip/)

## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://www.westernyouthservices.org/sitemap_index.xml)