Helpful Resources

https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself

A user-friendly resource with education, tools, and worksheets for a range of mental health challenges including Anxiety, Perfectionism, Sleep, and Procrastination.

https://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/

From one of the leading researchers in the field, Kristen Neff offers a wealth of exercises, guided meditations and practical tips, all designed to help you befriend and grow your self-compassion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psN1DORYYV0&ab_channel=TED

From the well-known shame researcher whose earlier TED talk, 'The power of vulnerability', became a viral hit (64.4M+ views). In this talk, Brené explores what can happen when people confront their shame head-on.

https://morefeetontheground.ca/

How to recognize, respond and refer students experiencing mental health issues on campus. Scroll down the home page for the link to Services at each Ontario university and college.

https://www.aatoronto.org/meetings/ 

AA was the first support program (1935) for people wanting to recover from substance and behavioural addictions. Open to all and free, it is based on 12 spiritual principles, embodied in the 12 Steps. With an estimated 2 million members worldwide, the majority are in the U.S. and Canada. Click the link for in-person and online groups in the GTA.

https://sunnybrook.ca/content/?page=family-navigation-project/

For young people with mental health and addiction challenges and their families, who need help navigating/accessing the system for resources and treatment. No formal diagnosis or referral required. The phone and email service is free of charge and provided by mental health professionals.

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/reimagining-love/id1588419386

A popular professor and therapist, Dr Alexandra Solomon focuses on relationships. She describes her podcast as, “profound, enlightening discussions about love, family, intimacy and everything in between”. Topics have included how to navigate dating on social media. 

https://www.smartrecoverytoronto.com/

A practical, self-directed program offering education and evidence-based tools for recovery from any addictive substance or behaviour. Meetings are open to the public and free of charge. Click the link for online groups in the GTA. For more groups, resources and worksheets, go to the parent website: www.smartrecovery.org

https://sheenasplace.org/

For people 17 years+ with lived experience of an eating disorder or disordered eating, SP is committed to raising hope, reducing stigma, and providing education and support at any stage of recovery. All programs are free of charge, group-based, and professionally facilitated. No formal diagnosis or referral is required to participate. 

https://www.centerforloss.com/grief/six-needs-mourning/

Whether you are grieving or wanting to help someone who is, Alan Wolfelt is a wise and compassionate source for guidance and understanding. Regarded as one of North America's leading grief counsellors and death educators, his books have sold more than a million copies worldwide. Check out ‘Articles’ on the homepage.

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/episode-107-how-to-begin/id1021126077?i=1000393327869

Laura McKowen and Holly Whitaker take up the big questions of life through the lens of addiction recovery. For anyone wondering about where to start, this is Episode 107: 'How To Begin'.