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Caring For Self & Self Compassion & Esteem
FREE MIndfulness self compassion training
http://mindfulselfcompassiontraining.podbean.com/
Vulnerability & Power | Brené Brown & Russell Brand
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM1ckkGwqZI
The best boundary leader---How do boundaries help with the yoyo of self-doubt and indecisiveness?
Shame the final frontier to freedom
https://www.facebook.com/shanti.zimmermannBeingShanti/videos/10157256882164136/
SELF LOVE MEDITATION
https://www.facebook.com/growtherapy/videos/2306118969667138/
FREE self compassion exercises
https://self-compassion.org/category/exercises/#exercises
How To Feel Better -Teal Swan - (Feeling Signatures)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4OcHHhTxL8
Great article on self love and acceptance
https://www.eruptingmind.com/how-to-love-and-accept-yourself-self-acceptance/
The Self Care wheel-Wonderful Resource
The change triangle
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156447721659482&set=a.46349369481&type=3&theater
A self-care game
https://youfeellikeshit.com/
Grieving
6 Ways to invite love on a death anniversary
https://elainemansfield.com/2017/6-ways-invite-love-death-anniversary/
Support and Groups for loss of pregnancy due to.....
https://www.todaysparent.com/pregnancy/miscarriage-support-groups-and-events/
Four Types of Grief Nobody Told You About
https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/between-the-generations/201904/four-types-grief-nobody-told-you-about
The Smell of Rain on Dust by Martín Prechtel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/centreforgriefandhealing/
Another way of looking at grief
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/stories-43227108/why-grief-is-not-something-you-have-to-get-over
A self-care game
https://youfeellikeshit.com/
Grieving through a suicide:
https://thefriendshipbench.org/a-letter-to-parents-surviving-a-childs-suicide/
http://suicidegrief.save.org/ResourceLibrary
Employment/Career
How to cope with a layoff
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/21/smarter-living/coronavirus-laid-off-career-advice.html
When is it Discrimination in the workplace?
https://www.minkenemploymentlawyers.com/employment-law-issues/discrimination-in-the-workplace-when-its-prohibited-and-when-its-permitted-employment-discrimination-lawyers-2/
Toxic co-workers and environments
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqkPzEPcLcQ
Access 2500+ Online Courses from 140 Institutions. Start Today Self paced learning is FREE
www.edx.org
Mental Health in the Workplace: An Accommodation Guide for Managers and Staff
https://www.mentalhealthworks.ca/resources/mental-health-in-the-workplace-an-accommodation-guide-for-managers-and-staff-2/
Employer's Guide to sick leave
https://www.minkenemploymentlawyers.com/covid-19-centre/employers-guide-to-sick-leave/
Relaxation
Unlocking CALMNESS: 8 Easy exercises to STIMULATE YOUR VAGUS NERVE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlAI4scbelI
Easy Vagus Nerve exercise for Trauma & Calming Your Nervous System
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZSBFDJ8GY4
Listening to the Body
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMOhgf1VE1k
Breathe Retraining-PODCAST
https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Audio%20files/BreathingRetraining.mp3
Watching Thoughts-Podcast
https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/~/media/CCI/Audio%20files/WatchingThoughts.mp3
Do This To Completely HEAL Your Body and Mind | Marisa Peer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egbiGhAiN8E
Natural, Alternatives To Pain Medication Remedy Review
Workplace Stress: 50 % Says It Negatively Impacts Their Health -remedy review
Here is a link to a selection of audio files...choose the ones that speak to you
https://innermelbpsychology.com.au/mental-health-resources/
Listen and follow instructions about 15 min neurosensory exercise
Fatigue and Sleep Disturbance
Sleep- FREE workbook
https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Sleep
Sleep and Stress: How It's All Connected-Remedy Review
Sleep and Your Mental Health
https://halton.cmha.ca/5406-2/
SLeep App (FREE)
https://sleeprestoreapp.com/
Substance Misuse
The Vortex Model of Addiction
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156435893574482&set=a.46349369481&type=3&theater
What is Addiction? [Gabor Maté]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=T5sOh4gKPIg
Dr. Gabor Maté ~ Who We Are When We Are Not Addicted: The Possible Human
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLki68uLfjw
Depression/Trauma/Anxiety
ATLAS OF EMOTIONS
https://atlasofemotions.org/#introduction/
How To Heal The Emotional Body - Teal Swan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3V_Gtfr_YA
How To Stop Thinking (How to Stop Thought) - Teal Swan -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61ZOnN2TnXo
Find Mental Health Help in Your Area
https://www.ementalhealth.ca/Halton-Regional-Municipality/Home/index.php?m=home
Free Boxing for mental health
https://halton.cmha.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2019-flyer-CMHA-Boxing-for-Health.pdf
TRAUMA
Ontario Resdients :FREE ONLINE GROUPS Trauma-Focused-Addcitions, Relationships, Meditation, Healing Journey etc.
https://traumapractice.org/our-programs/
Stephen Porges - Polyvagal Theory: how your body makes the decision
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivLEAlhBHPM
Healing Trauma in the Nervous System with Irene Lyon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfp42-zWnBU
Peter Levine's Secret to Releasing Trauma from the Body
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1RnTipiU_Q
FREE- 3 part Healing Trauma Series
https://irenelyon.com/healing-trauma-freeresources/
Books on Trauma:
Trauma Is Really Strange, by Steven Haines.
Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving, by Pete Walker
Getting Past your Past, by Francine Shapiro
The Body Never Lies – The Lingering Effects of Cruel Parenting, by Alice Miller
Trauma and Recovery, by Judith Hermann
I Can’t Get Over It, by Aprodite Matsakis.
****Healing Trauma - Peter Levine - Full **FREE Audiobook
https://www.learnoutloud.com/Audio-Books/Self-Development/Healing/Healing-Trauma/16034
Molested As a Young Boy: An NBA Star Breaks His Silence
https://www.facebook.com/redtabletalk/videos/2496493147050293/
Understanding Attachment: How Our ‘Old Stuff’ Defines Us
https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/understanding-attachment-how-our-old-stuff-defines-us-0818165
Childhood Trauma Leads to Brains Wired for Fear
https://www.sideeffectspublicmedia.org/post/childhood-trauma-leads-brains-wired-fear
Gabor Mate: Healing the brain from trauma... BEST 18 mins. ON TRAUMA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3WzMpjtkrs&t=251s
Trauma and ACES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ovIJ3dsNk
How to Change a Belief - Teal Swan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtK8VBpJfjc
Polyvagal Chart ( a Visual for trauma experience)
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156433340899482&set=a.46349369481&type=3&theater
The Hidden Truth About Dysfunctional Relationships - Teal Swan -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PBRokdntsY
ANXIETY
TED talk on Anxiety and alternative ideas and strategies to cope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWloIAQpMcQ
Social Anxiety-FREE workbook
https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Social-Anxiety
Health Anxiety-FREE WORKBOOK
https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Health-Anxiety
Panic-FREE WORKBOOK
https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Panic
Worry and Rumination- FREE WORKBOOK
https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Worry-and-Rumination
Why we have anxiety and what to do about it...Deepak Chopra
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/10/10/deepak-chopra-exercises-to-relieve-anxiety-and-change-how-you-see-the-world.html
3 things to know when healing anxiety
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZRS83l35ac&inf_contact_key=a89adadb290d71a23eba47804ec7d9a5680f8914173f9191b1c0223e68310bb1
Dealing With Social Anxiety, In a Time Where Everything is Social -Remedy Review
How to Get Rid of Anxiety (A Natural Cure for Anxiety) - Teal Swan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py_jRvkP7ho
How to Stop a Panic Attack (Episode about Anxiety Attacks) - Teal Swan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5PWwTv-FEM
Good overview of anxiety and panic, visuals and what to do
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSLTuelMgRw&t=542s
How to Stop Worrying (Ask Teal Episode on Worry) - Teal Swan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avhLg3gUFlw
DEPRESSION
What To Do if you are Suicidal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g86hreIWfqQ
When Nothing Ever Works To Feel Better - Teal Swan -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPzO5AC_Dlg
Positively Embrace Your Negative Emotions - Teal Swan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQG2osBgQ_8
A Unique Perspective: A way to avoid suicide? Teal Swan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGorABGw418
Warning: A controversial view point on suicide-Teal Swan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXi7vcnvl5c&t=184s
Oldies but goldies-John Bradshaw
Healing the Shame that Binds You-
Homecoming: Reclaiming and Championing Your Inner Child
The Family
Family Secrets
Brain Injury
https://www.mississaugahaltonhealthline.ca/displayservice.aspx?id=61230
http://braininjuryservices.ca/community-links/
https://braininjurycanadaconnect.ca/
https://www.ontarioshores.ca/acquired-brain-injury
https://obia.ca/
https://biaph.com/
https://www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/programs/abi
Concussion
https://webinar.concussiondoc.io/s/7EkfJj?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=search
https://www.canadaconcussionclinic.com/
https://myoworx.com/
https://concussionsontario.org/
https://www.cbihealth.ca/services/concussion-care
https://www.fraserhealth.ca/Service-Directory/Services/Clinics/concussion-services
https://www.lifemark.ca/services/concussion-care
https://braininjurycanada.ca/en/concussion/?psafe_param=1
Narcissism
Psychopath Free (Expanded Edition): Recovering from Emotionally Abusive Relationships With Narcissists, Sociopaths, and Other Toxic People, Jackson MacKenzie
Whole Again: Healing Your Heart and Rediscovering Your True Self After Toxic Relationships and Emotional Abuse,by Jackson MacKenzie and Shannon Thomas
Narcissism Youtube videos by DR Ramani-The Glossary of Narcissistic Relationships
Parenting
45 Tools and Resources for Student Mental Health
https://www.ireviews.com/student-mental-health/
Is a Therapy Dog Right for Your Child with Autism [Complete Guide]
https://dogdigz.com/therapy-dog-autism/
FREE Positive parenting tool for ages 2-16
https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/
Why we need to talk about porn | Jo Robertson | TEDxChristchurch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCY2dOf2eMs&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR36MInh4o40GLcx2LEtB2f_F-C5QB21KydV5Pna1E8KPl_hMgOTb0LQ7hA
How I talk to my kids about porn.-shanti zimmermann
https://www.facebook.com/shanti.zimmermannBeingShanti/videos/10157677248249136/
Before Your Kids Use Social Media Watch This-Dr Shefali
https://www.facebook.com/DrShefaliTsabary/videos/628970984276304/
What Is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
https://www.healthline.com/health/oppositional-defiant-disorder#symptoms
The effects of childhood trauma
https://www.facebook.com/therapyawakens/photos/a.522097111303518/1169779806535242/?type=3&theater
Struggling to manage a child's behavior... consider this...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=180&v=gBp-RAN4r3g
Child Behavior: When nothing else works, consider these 7 strategies:
https://garydirenfeld.wordpress.com/2016/05/01/child-behavior-when-nothing-else-works-consider-these-7-strategies/
18 Signs That Will Help You to Understand Your Baby Before They Can Speak
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4WGVOzTR4A
Halton Parent Support groups
https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Children-and-Parenting/Parenting-Supports/Parenting-Programs-and-Supports
https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Children-and-Parenting/Parenting-Supports/Adjusting-to-Parenthood-Groups
https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Children-and-Parenting/Parenting-Supports/Calling-All-Parents-Parent-Support-Group
https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Children-and-Parenting/Parenting-Supports/Nobody-s-Perfect-Parenting-Program
Create a calm down box
https://kimscounselingcorner.com/2012/05/09/creating-a-calm-down-box/
HOW TO DEAL WITH CHILDREN'S TANTRUMS - Gabor Maté | London Real
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKB7vFK1R8s
Positive language for tantrums
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156443231874482&set=a.46349369481&type=3&theater
Connected Parenting FREE Podcasts by Jennifer Kolari
https://connectedparenting.com
The Conscious Parent by Dr. Shefali: FREE Videos
http://theconsciousparent.com/
"Your kids are not giving you a hard time. They are having a hard time".
https://www.additude.com/understanding-your-childs-adhd-behavior/?fbclid=IwAR091LvcpJkJtb_azEwEXfNZwEtD2X4I45Dyq99AcAsqjXLX9D6PueforY4
alternatives to tame a tantrum
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156443231874482&set=a.46349369481&type=3&theater
2SLGBTQ+
BEING an LGBTQ Ally
https://hrc-prod-requests.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ComingOut-Ally-Resource-2020.pdf
Body Dysmorphia
https://kidshealth.org/Nemours/en/teens/body-image-problem.html
How to Recognize Body Dysmorphic Disorder in Teens
https://www.parents.com/kids
https://glaad.org/resourcelist/
Rainbow HEALTH 2SLGBTQ+
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/gender-dysphoria/what-is-gender-dysphoria
Gender Identity Clinic
https://www.camh.ca/en/your-care/programs-and-services/gender-identity-clinic-adult
LGBTQ2S+ Resources and Information
https://ontario.cmha.ca/documents/lesbian-gay-bisexual-trans-queer-identified-people-and-mental-health/
2SLGBTQ+ Resources for caregivers
https://ontariocaregiver.ca/2slgbtq-resources/
Find Resources | LGBT Youth Line
https://resources.youthline.ca/resources?location2_5%5B%5D=All%20of%20Ontario&combine=
LGBTQ Support & Resources - Strong Family Alliance
https://www.strongfamilyalliance.org/?source=google_cpc&medium=ad_grant&campaign=awareness
LGBT Support Services - Your Story Matters
https://itgetsbettercanada.org/lgbt-support-services/
Trans Clinic Whistleblower Speaks Out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbuGMbqjsSw&t=38s
Autism and Neuro-Divergent
AUTISM ONTARIO
https://www.autismontario.com/
ONTARIO Support for students with autism
https://www.ontario.ca/page/support-students-autism
Autism Support Groups and Organizations - South West
https://www.southwesthealthline.ca/listservices.aspx?id=10195
Neurodivergent Support Program | FASD Information for Ontario
https://fasdinfotsaf.ca/info/maamwesying-fasd-support-group/
The WIT Network - Awareness to Neurodiversity
https://www.thewitnetwork.com/neurodiversity.php
https://www.anovelmind.com/neurodiversity-resources
Bridging the Gap - Neurodiversity inclusion
https://www.autismincluded.org/
Resources + Support - AFFIRMING NEURODIVERSITY
https://www.affirmingneurodiversity.com/resources--support.html
Free neurodiversity educational resources for families and ...
https://therapistndc.org/education/
Autism Retreats and Events - Autism in Adult Women Testing
https://www.autism-foundation.org/\
FOR KIDS
Positivity Colouring sheets
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CSJLY-PdZepAABbMejcGkYMBtA1za876/view
My body is my body resource pack.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/trojyzkchimfbr2/AADWOx3bO-pFlche2WNiS1Yya?dl=0
Body Dysmorphia
https://kidshealth.org/Nemours/en/teens/body-image-problem.html
Youth/Teenager
45 Tools and Resources for Student Mental Health
https://www.ireviews.com/student-mental-health/
Dealing With Social Anxiety, In a Time Where Everything is Social -Remedy Review
-How to Get Out of the Freeze Response in Love, Relationships, Dating & Intimacy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b9WCby6IgI&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR19kTwuK-dXm2VSV7D3qg2oZgUh8q1PlaceD_KPmrXkthZBSW-2ap885fI
https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Youth
https://www.halton.ca/For-Residents/Youth/Youth-Services-in-Halton
Sexual Orientation
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/sexual-orientation.html#
https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/sexual-orientation.html?WT.ac=p-ra#
https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/harassment.html?WT.ac=t-ra
Body Dysmorphia
https://kidshealth.org/Nemours/en/teens/body-image-problem.html
Seniors
On Dementia
https://www.mississaugahaltonhealthline.ca/pdfs/Halton_Dementia_Resource_for_Caregivers.pdf
Dementia and Driving
https://www.wvpersonalinjury.com/dementia-and-driving
On autism-spectrum
https://www.retireguide.com/guides/seniors-autism-spectrum/
Relationships/Couple's
How to get your needs met - Part 2
https://www.terricole.com/how-to-get-your-needs-met/?utm_source=ONTRAPORT-email-broadcast&utm_medium=ONTRAPORT-email-broadcast&utm_term=Last+Activity%3A+00-30+days&utm_content=Is+it+hard+to+get+your+needs+met%3F+%28scripts+inside%29&utm_campaign=05192020
Codependency FREE podcast-
https://omny.fm/shows/mark-groves/terri-cole-codependency-the-disease-to-please
Making Marriage Work | Dr. John Gottman
https://youtu.be/AKTyPgwfPgg
Infidelity: Can Your Relationship Survive?
https://www.facebook.com/redtabletalk/videos/2054233974879798/
The Roadblocks Between You And Love
https://www.facebook.com/redtabletalk/videos/660056184408432/
How to Get Out of the Freeze Response in Love, Relationships, Dating & Intimacy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3b9WCby6IgI&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR19kTwuK-dXm2VSV7D3qg2oZgUh8q1PlaceD_KPmrXkthZBSW-2ap885fI
How To Express your Emotions - A Relationship Communication Tool-Teal Swan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0wAs-u4A2E&t=176s
Priceless Relationship Advice - Teal Swan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFEyEM2OxA4
10 Tips For a Successful Relationship - Teal Swan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6fXUPhrq7I&list=PLiDGSQiS-Y3To9VtcGBmn8hDjo0z2OYpI&index=3
The Connection Process - How To Connect With Someone -Teal Swan-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-SdqaGS_jc&list=PLiDGSQiS-Y3To9VtcGBmn8hDjo0z2OYpI&index=4
One Way to Ruin a Relationship (The Love Doesn't Exist Story)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reJb7U9njf0
The Hidden Truth About Dysfunctional Relationships - Teal Swan -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PBRokdntsY
Co-Dependent, No More, Melody Beatty
Post-romantic stress disorder what to do when the honeymoon is over-John Bradshaw
https://www.psychalive.org/why-do-we-trigger-each-other-in-close-relationships/
Separation & Divorce
Emergency cheap limited family legal information and legal coaching
https://www.familylawportal.com/
FREE Community Legal Services
https://www.northpeeldufferinjustice.ca/contact-us/ (Peel region)
haltonlegal.ca/contact/ (Halton Region)
Legal information
https://stepstojustice.ca/legal-topic/family-law/separation-and-divorce
Introduction to Ontario Separation Agreements: What to Know Before You Start
https://familyllb.com/learn/introduction-to-ontario-separation-agreements-what-to-know-before-you-start/
Incompatibility-Teal Swan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEdpK2h7dlw
Infidelity: Can Your Relationship Survive?
https://www.facebook.com/redtabletalk/videos/2054233974879798/
How to Survive a Breakup and/or Heartbreak -Teal Swan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq31_OLa3dE&list=PLiDGSQiS-Y3To9VtcGBmn8hDjo0z2OYpI&index=6
FREE parenting plan worksheet
http://yoursocialworker.com/s-articles/PPW.htm
Lots and Lots of articles
http://yoursocialworker.com/sep-dev.htm
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