--- title: Homepage - Capable - From the head, to the heart - CRISE - UQAM --- [Skip to content](https://www.capable.info/en/home-1#main-content) Close - [Accueil](https://capable.info) - [À propos](https://www.capable.info/fr/a-propos-1) - [Ressources](https://www.capable.info/ressources) - [Programmes](https://www.capable.info/zippy) - [Zippy](https://www.capable.info/zippy) - [Pomme](https://www.capable.info/fr/pomme-1) - [Passeport](https://www.capable.info/fr/passeport) - [Impacts](https://www.capable.info/fr/impacts-mesures) - [Enfants](https://www.capable.info/fr/enfants) - [Parents](https://www.capable.info/fr/parents) - Professionnels scolaires - [Enseignants](https://www.capable.info/fr/enseignants) - [Donate - Faire un don](https://100millions.uqam.ca/don-en-ligne/passeport-s-equiper-pour-la-vie-63/personal) - [Contact](https://www.capable.info/fr/contact-1) - +514 987-4832 [![logo](https://www.capable.info/hs-fs/hubfs/L_Capable_RVB_Logo_Principal.png?width=343&height=120&name=L_Capable_RVB_Logo_Principal.png "logo")](https://www.capable.info/fr/accueil?hsLang=fr) - [Accueil](https://capable.info) - [À propos](https://www.capable.info/fr/a-propos-1) - [Ressources](https://www.capable.info/ressources) - [Programmes](https://www.capable.info/zippy) - [Zippy](https://www.capable.info/zippy) - [Pomme](https://www.capable.info/fr/pomme-1) - [Passeport](https://www.capable.info/fr/passeport) - [Impacts](https://www.capable.info/fr/impacts-mesures) - [Enfants](https://www.capable.info/fr/enfants) - [Parents](https://www.capable.info/fr/parents) - Professionnels scolaires - [Enseignants](https://www.capable.info/fr/enseignants) ## Social, Emotional and Coping Skills Learning Programs  ***Capable*** is a series of programs that help Elementary School children develop social, emotional and coping skills. Using innovative and interactive school programs such as Zippy's Friends, Apple's Friends and Passport: Skills for Life, ***Capable*** helps promote children's mental health in your school. # From the head, to the heart A simple statement that communicates our vision. With the help of teachers, school professionals and parents, our fun interactive activities empowers children to flourish. [Learn More](https://www.capable.info/en/about?hsLang=fr) ## Discover Our Programs The programs are based on a well-tested theoretical approach by Lazarus and Folkman (1984). They have demonstrated that the negative consequences of stressful events can be avoided by learning effective coping strategies. ![Les_amis_de_zippy_01](https://www.capable.info/hs-fs/hubfs/Les_amis_de_zippy_01.png?width=181&height=200&name=Les_amis_de_zippy_01.png "Les_amis_de_zippy_01") ## Zippy's Friends **Zippy's Friends** is an innovative, evidence-based mental health promotion program that increases coping and socials skills in children  6 - 7 years old.    [Age 6 - 7](https://www.capable.info/en/zippy?hsLang=fr) --- ![Les amis de Pomme_v2](https://www.capable.info/hs-fs/hubfs/Les%20amis%20de%20Pomme_v2.jpg?width=242&height=228&name=Les%20amis%20de%20Pomme_v2.jpg "Les amis de Pomme_v2") ## Apple's Friends **Apple's Friends** was developed as a follow-up to **Zippy's Friends**. The activities consolidate children's achievements, reinforce emotional literacy, and increase their coping skills. Age 8 - 9 --- ![couleurAN](https://www.capable.info/hs-fs/hubfs/couleurAN.jpg?width=1484&name=couleurAN.jpg "couleurAN") ## Passport: Skills for life **Passport:** **Skills for life** is a universal school-based program that develops emotional literacy, social skills, and coping skills for children aged 10 to 12. Age 10 - 12 ## Our programs do not instruct children on what to do. They do not dictate whether "this solution is good or bad." Instead, children are encouraged to explore and think up solutions for themselves. ## Real Results Our programs have  increased children's range of coping strategies, improved academic achievement, and have a positive effect on the classroom environment.  [See the Results](https://www.capable.info/results-impact?hsLang=fr) ## Class Environment With more support and respect comes improved participation and a predisposition to learning ## Stress Reduction Classroom management made easy.  Coping strategies help children resolve conflicts and challenges. ## Behaviour Problems Decrease in inappropriate behaviours such as  impulsivity, aggressiveness, and agitation.  ![shutterstock_2063725133](https://www.capable.info/hubfs/shutterstock_2063725133.png "shutterstock_2063725133") ❝ A climate of trust was established within the groups. Children were respectful of each other, both in and out of class. ❞ Jane  School Director  ## Our Team Committed to the promotion of mental health among children TOUCH Lorraine Millette Program Coordinator Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consetetur sadipscing elitr, sed diam nonumy [ttps://twitter.com/maka_agency](ttps://twitter.com/maka_agency) [Read More](https://maka-agency-4740449.hs-sites.com/power-theme-about-me) Lorraine Millette Program Coordinator TOUCH Brian Mishara, PhD CRISE, Director Professor at the Université du Québec à Montréal and director of the Centre for Research and Intervention on Suicide, Ethical Issues and End-of-Life Practices (CRISE) [ttps://twitter.com/maka_agency](ttps://twitter.com/maka_agency) [Read More](https://maka-agency-4740449.hs-sites.com/power-theme-about-me) Brian Mishara, PhD CRISE, Director ![Capable_image_accueil_temp](https://www.capable.info/hubfs/Capable_image_accueil_temp.png "Capable_image_accueil_temp") ## Contact Us **Lorraine Millette** Program Coordinator Phone: (+1) 514 987-4832 [info@capable.info](mailto:lorraine@capable.info) ## Partners and Collaborators ![ACSM](https://www.capable.info/hubfs/ACSM.png "ACSM") ![PFC logo](https://www.capable.info/hubfs/PFC%20logo.jpg "PFC logo") ![msmq-couleur-1-610x274](https://www.capable.info/hs-fs/hubfs/msmq-couleur-1-610x274.png?width=223&height=100&name=msmq-couleur-1-610x274.png "msmq-couleur-1-610x274") ![logo-UQAM](https://www.capable.info/hubfs/logo-UQAM.jpg "logo-UQAM") ![L_Capable_RVB_Logo_Principal](https://www.capable.info/hubfs/CAP_Logos/L_Capable_RVB_Logo_Principal.png "L_Capable_RVB_Logo_Principal") ## Capable est une initiative du Centre de recherche et d’intervention sur le suicide, enjeux éthiques et pratiques de fin de vie (CRISE) de l’Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) pour faire la promotion de différents programmes d'apprentissage socio-émotionnel et de stratégies d'adaptation. - [À propos](https://www.capable.info/fr/a-propos) - Programmes - [Passeport](https://www.capable.info/fr/passeport) - [Zippy](https://www.capable.info/zippy) - [Pomme](https://www.capable.info/fr/pomme) - [Impacts mesurés](https://www.capable.info/fr/impacts-mesures) - [Politique de confidentialité](https://www.capable.info/politique-confidentialite) - [Termes et conditions](https://www.capable.info/termes-conditions) - [Donate - Faire un don](https://100millions.uqam.ca/don-en-ligne/passeport-s-equiper-pour-la-vie-63/personal) - [Contact](https://www.capable.info/fr/contact-1) - +514 987-4832 Abonnez-vous à notre infolettre ![Capable_Facebook_icon](https://www.capable.info/hubfs/CAP_Logos/Capable_Facebook_icon.png "Capable_Facebook_icon") ![Capable_Instagram_icon](https://www.capable.info/hubfs/CAP_Logos/Capable_Instagram_icon.png "Capable_Instagram_icon") ![Capable_linkedin_icon](https://www.capable.info/hubfs/CAP_Logos/Capable_linkedin_icon.png "Capable_linkedin_icon") ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "Organization", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "Canada", "addressLocality" : "Montreal", "addressRegion" : "Québec", "postalCode" : "H2X 3P2", "streetAddress" : "100, rue Sherbrooke Ouest" }, "email" : "hello@power.com", "knowsLanguage" : "", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://fs.hubspotusercontent00.net/hubfs/21306254/L_Capable_RVB_Logo_Principal.png" }, "name" : "Capable", "telephone" : "+49 (0) 89 123 456", "url" : "https://www.capable.info/en/home-1" } ```