Mental Health:
BounceBack * 1-866-345-0224 * www.bouncebackontario.ca
Helps adults and youth 15+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered over the phone with a coach and through online videos
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Crisis Services Canada * 1-833-456-4566 24/7, or text CSPS at 45645 * 4PM – 12AM EST
Offers online resources for those with anxiety/stress issues related to COVID-19
www.crisisservicescanada.ca/en/covid-19-resources
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Youthspace.ca * Online and text chat * text 778 783 0177 or chat on website at https://youthspace.ca/ * 9pm - 3 am EST
Kids Help Phone * 1-800-668-6868, chat live with a counsellor , or text CONNECT to 686868 * 24/7
Online resources and some directly for COVID-19 https://kidshelpphone.ca/topic/covid-19/
Good2Talk * for post-secondary students. Call 1-866-925-5454 * Text GOOD2TALKON to 686868 * https://good2talk.ca/
Abused Women/Children/Seniors Support:
Assaulted Women’s Helpline
GTA: 416-863-0511 * TOLL-FREE: 1-866-863-0511 * #SAFE (#7233) on your Bell, Rogers, Fido or Telus Mobile * 24/7
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Fem’aide * 1-877-336-2433 * for francophone women * 24/7
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Senior Safety Line * TOLL-FREE: 1-866-299-1011 * 24/7
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Luke's Place * Toll Free: 1.866.516.3116 * https://lukesplace.ca
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Children’s Aid Society * To report suspected abuse call the CAS in your area * use the locator found at:
http://www.oacas.org/childrens-aid-child-protection/locate-a-childrens-aid-society/
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Collaborative Family Law Process:
What is Collaborative Law?
https://oacp.co/resources_categories/video/
Ontario Association of Collaborative Professionals (OACP):
https://oacp.co
Durham Region Collaborative Practice (DRCP):
https://durhamcollaborative.com
Relationships/Codependency/Separation & Divorce Books:
Video: Covid-19, Divorce, and Remote Collaborative Practice Meetings - Is this the new normal?:
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Pod cast: https://youtu.be/XuCKRTnGB3I
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Hendrix, H., & Hunt, H. (2019). Getting the love you want: A guide for couples. New York: St. Martins Griffin.
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Hendrix, H., & Hunt, H. (2004). Receiving Love: Transform Your Relationship by Letting Yourself be Loved. New York, NY: Atria Books.
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Lundy, B. (2003)Why Does He Do That: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men. Berkley.
Beattie, M. (1992). Codependent No More ; &, Beyond codependency. New York, NY: MJF.
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Fisher, B., Alberti, R. (2016). Rebuilding When Your Relationship Ends 4th Edition. Oakland, CA: Impact Publishers Inc.
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Woodward Thomas, K. (2015). conscious uncoupling: 5 Steps to Living Happily Ever After. New York, NY: Harmony Books.
Physical/Emotional Health:
Book: Hay, Louise. L. (2017). You can heal your life. Sydney: Hay House.
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Book: Maté, Gabor. When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress. Toronto: A.A. Knopf Canada, 2003.
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Book: Maté, Gabor. Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder. Vintage Canada. 2000
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Mindful Living Practice/Meditation:
Living Mindfully:
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Book: Ruiz, M., Mills, J., & Ruiz, M. (2008). The four agreements. Thorndike, Me.: Center Point Pub.
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Getting Grounded:
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5 Senses: https://www.anxietycanada.com/articles/using-your-senses/
10 Grounding Techniques: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/fixing-families/201905/upset-10-grounding-techniques
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Meditation:
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How to Meditate: https://www.nytimes.com/guides/well/how-to-meditate
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Sarovara Yoga (Ally Boothroyd):
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE92Hzq1rGv3dGJcx6o0b3Q
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Tara Brach: https://www.tarabrach.com/guided-meditation-basic-meditations/
Jack Kornfield: https://jackkornfield.com/meditations/
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Sarah Marlow teaching mindfulness eating for children:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0pNXnu_i-Y
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Free Meditation Apps:
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Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/meditation-app
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Parenting/Parent during Separation & Divorce
Book: Coloroso, B. (1970, January 01). Kids Are Worth It: Raising Resilient, Responsible, Compassionate Kids.
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Free Audible Children's Books: https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
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Keeping Kids Safe On-line:
https://www.facebook.com/VSDurhamRegion/posts/2604977319774737?__tn__=K-R
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Book: Parenting Apart: How Separated and Divorced Parents Can Raise Happy and Secure Kids by Christina McGhee
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Blog: "I Don't Want To"
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Parenting Plan Guide:
https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fl-df/parent/mp-fdp/mp-fdp.pdf
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How children react at different ages and stages (Divorce support):
https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/fl-df/parent/pdf/hcrdas_refasd_EN.pdf
Brown, Brene. (2010). the gifts of imperfection: letting go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are.
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Brown, B. (2012). Daring greatly: how the courage to be vulnerable transforms the way we live, love, parent, and lead. New York: Gotham Books.
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Brown, B. (2015). Rising strong (Unabridged.). New York: Random House Audio.
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Brown, B. (2008). I thought it was just me (but it isn't): Telling the truth about perfectionism, inadequacy, and power. New York: Gotham Books.
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Brown, B. (2017). Braving the wilderness: The quest for true belonging and the courage to stand alone. New York: Random House.