Resources
Brainspotting
What is a Brain Spot?
Current Research on the Efficacy of Brainspotting
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Beck Insitute Brouchure for Treating Anxiety
Beck Insitute Brochure for Treating Depression
Compassion Focused Therapy
Addressing Self-Criticism Pod Cast, Paul Gilbert
Postures, Faces, & Voice Tones Pod Cast, Paul Gilbert
Soothing Rhythm Breathing Practices Pod Cast, Paul Gilbert
Mindfulness
Coming soon! Over the next little while I will be posting a series of mindfulness techniques. I hope you join me.
TED Talks
3 questions to build resilience — and change the world
“Every moment of movement is a chance to become more aware of yourself and the world around you…awaken your strength, build resilience and discover your inner peace.” (TED Talk, 2021)
Crisis Intervention
If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, this link will take you to the camH 24/7 Psychiatric Emergency Department’s location and details
Hope by CAMH is an app designed to be easily accessible and tailored to your specific needs if in crisis. Follow this link to download the app and learn more.
- Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 416 863-0511; Toll-free: 1 866 863-0511
- Ontario Male Survivors Line. Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse provides 24-hour crisis help and counselling referrals.
1-866-887-0015
- Kids Help Phone: 1 800 668-6868; Languages: English and French
- 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 9-8-8
- Hope for Wellness National Hotline is available 24/7 to all Indigenous
people. 1-855-242-3310
- Black Youth Hotline Toronto phone: 416-285-9944, National phone: 1-833-294-8650
- Naseeha: Muslim youth hotline
Phone: 1-866-627-3342 (NASEEHA), Text: 1 (866) 627-3342 (NASEEHA)
- Toronto Pflag: Confidential support line for LGBTQ2S+ individuals 416-406-6378