Resources

Here are some resources I recommend for continued learning and support on your mental health journey.

Recommended Books

Self-Help & Personal Growth

  • "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk
  • "Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy" by David D. Burns
  • "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor E. Frankl
  • "Atomic Habits" by James Clear

Parenting

  • "The Whole-Brain Child" by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
  • "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk" by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
  • "No-Drama Discipline" by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson

Relationships

  • "Hold Me Tight" by Dr. Sue Johnson
  • "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" by John Gottman
  • "Attached" by Amir Levine & Rachel Heller

Grief & Loss

  • "It's OK That You're Not OK" by Megan Devine
  • "Option B" by Sheryl Sandberg & Adam Grant

Helpful Websites & Organizations

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Kids Help Phone Crisis Services Canada

Mental Health Podcasts

  • The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
  • Unlocking Us with Brené Brown
  • The Psychology Podcast with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman
  • Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

These resources are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional counselling. If you are in crisis, please contact your local emergency services or Crisis Services Canada at 1-833-456-4566.