Resources
Below are some of my favourite and most used resources. They have either informed my own life and approach or I use them frequently with clients. If you have any questions about the resources please reach out to the clinic at 250-362-5035.
Books
4000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals - Oliver Burkeman
Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents - Lindsay C. Gibson
What Matters Most: Living a More Considered Life - James Hollis
Hard Wiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence - Rick Hanson
The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts - Gary Chapman
No-Drama Discipline - Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids - Jancee Dunn
Bringing Up Bebé - Pamela Druckerman
Podcasts
Money for Couples - Ramit Sethi
The Secure Love Podcast - Julie Menano
Beyond Bitchy: Mastering the Art of Boundaries - Victoria Priya
Diary of a CEO - Steven Bartlett
Mantalks - Connor Beaton
10% Happier - Dan Harris
Small Things Often - The Gottman Institute
Video clips
Social Anxiety - Emma McAdam
The Function of Emotions - Dr Marsha Linehan
Break Bad Habits w/ 10 Minute Rule - Nir Ayal
How to Deal With Failure - Roger Federer
Understanding Worry & Rumination
5 Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Children Do - Gever Tulley
Instagram Posts & Accounts to Follow
@thesecurerelationship - Julie Menano
Retraining the brain to worry less - Dr. Martin Brunet
Arguing preferences with your partner - Katie and Terry McCabe
Addiction to Busyness - Samantha Chung
The Role of a Parent - Dr Becky
How to Actually Set Boundaries With Children - Dr Becky
Simple Shift to Get Kids to Listen - Adrienne Bishop
@thebraincoach - Nawal Mustafa
Overplanning & Anxiety - Dr Jacob Ambrose
Websites, Blogs, Guides & PDF's
Gottman Institute - Drs John & Julie Gottman
The ADHD Dude - Ryan Wexelblatt
SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) Therapy - Dr Eli Lebowitz
Validating Adult Children's Complaints About Their Childhood - Dr Psych Mom
The Cycle of Avoidance - TRAILS
Mental Wellbeing Guide
Certification & Ethics
Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) - My Governing Association