Emergency Resources:
Crisis Centre BC: https://crisiscentre.bc.ca/get-help/
Crisis Services Canada: Suicide Prevention Service/Crisis Line:
Access and Assessment: Access and Assessment Centre (AAC)
Women Against Violence Against Women (WAVAW): Rape Crisis Centre https://www.wavaw.ca/
Battered Women Support Services (BWSS): 24-hour crisis line and centre: https://www.bwss.org/
Resources for Marginalized Communities and Allies:
Crisis Services Canada List of Resources
Crime and Victim Assistance Program (CVAP): https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/bcs-criminal-justice-system/if-you-are-a-victim-of-a-crime/victim-of-crime/financial-assistance-benefits
Financial Assistance for Individuals with Epilepsy: https://esebc.org/financial-support/
Women’s Right to be Safe Guide: https://nccabc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NCCABC-WomensRightToBeSafeGuide-March2021.pdf
QMUNITY: https://qmunity.ca/
Other professionals (name, designation, contact information)
Michal Regev: Psychologist: https://drregev.com/
Divine Elements Naturopathic Clinic: https://divineelements.ca/
Amy Hu, Registered Acupuncturist: amyh.acupuncture@gmail.com
Shauna Foster, ND (Naturopathic Doctor): https://qiintegratedhealth.janeapp.com/#/staff_member/212
Frankie Reinbolt: Registered Dietician: https://frankiereinbolt.com/
Amanda Michaelson, CNP, Holistic Nutritionist https://www.amandamichaelsonnutrition.com
Valerie King, Ayurvedic Coach
https://santoshabyvalerie.com/Taylor Aller, RMT &/or business coach https://www.tayloraller.com/
Melanie Lambert Paradis, Bsc Kin: Kinesiologist : https://revitalizebodylab.com/
Couples Therapists:
Movement studios:
One Yoga for the People: oneyogaforthepeople.ca
YYoga
Casa Copal Yoga and Wellness: https://www.casacopalyoga.com/
5Rhythms dance: https://www.5rhythms.com/teachers/Bettina+Rothe
Private Yoga Instructors: Isabela Hrehorsky: Isabelahrehorsky@gmail.com
At Home HIIT Workouts: https://www.namastaywithtay.com/
Group Work/Addiction:
Books:
Attached by Amir Levine, attachment style, anxiety, relationships, dating, codependence
Stop Caretaking the Borderline or Narcissist: How to End the Drama and Get On with Life by Margalis Fjelstad codependence, self-esteem, relationships, abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression
Healing from a Narcissistic Relationship by Margalis Fjelstad codependence, self-esteem, relationships, abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression
Healing Your Aloneness by Erika Chopich and Margaret Paul inner child, self-esteem, critical self-talk, anxiety, trauma
No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz, trauma, inner-child, anxiety, self-esteem, relationships
Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine trauma, resourcing, anxiety, embodiment
The Wisdom of Your Body by Hillary McBride trauma, anxiety, body dysmorphia, self-esteem
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk trauma, anxiety, EMDR, somatic psychoeducation
It's Okay that You're not Okay by Megan Devine, grief, struggling with anger
Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson couples, relationship
Conversations on Love by Natasha Lunn, explores pressures/narratives on being single
Messages: The Communication Book by Martha Davis, Matthew McKay and Patrick Fanning
Codependent No More by Melody Beattie, codependence, anxiety, boundaries, trauma
My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies
Book by Resmaa Menakem trauma, racism, embodiment
Self Compassion, Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind by Kristen Neff self-compassion, self worth, inner critic, emotional patterns
Self Compassion, The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristen Neff self-compassion, self worth, inner critic, emotional patterns
The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook by Kristen Neff self-compassion, self awareness, inner critic, emotional patterns
The Power of Vulnerability by Brene Brown fear, shame, belonging, connection, resilience
Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown courage, compassion, acceptance, self worth, resilience
Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown, an exploration of emotions
Apps:
Headspace anxiety, mindfulness
Calm anxiety, mindfulness
CBT Thought Diary anxiety, mindfulness, mood tracking
Insight Timer mindfulness, meditation, anxiety
Helpful Websites/Articles:
Centre for Clinical Interventions: Workbooks and psychoeducation: anxiety, depression, disordered eating, self-help https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself
Dr. Kristen Neff: https://self-compassion.org/ self-compassion
Attachment Project https://www.attachmentproject.com/ Attachment, relationships, anxiety, trauma, psychoeducation
Briana MacWilliam: https://brianamacwilliam.com/ Attachment, relationships, anxiety, trauma, psychoeducation
Emma Cameron https://emmacameron.com/living/body-check-in/ Self-awareness, sitting with feelings, body check-in
Anxiety Canada https://emmacameron.com/living/body-check-in/ Emotional regulation, grounding
DBT Communication Skills https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_college_of_liberal_arts_and_sciences/psychology/Clinic/DEAR.MAN.GIVE.FAST.Worksheet.pdf interpersonal communication, self-respect, assertiveness
Helpful Videos & Podcasts:
Where Should We Begin? With Esther Perel (podcast available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify) - couples/relationship issues
How Childhood Trauma Leads to Addiction - Gabor Mate (available on YouTube) - understanding the need for attachment vs. authenticity, childhood trauma, addiction
The Call to Courage - Brene Brown (available on Netflix) - choosing courage over comfort, understanding shame and vulnerability