Resources
Helpful Links
Nervous System & Trauma Resources
Waking the Tiger by Peter Levine: A book outlining the origins of Somatic Experiencing and the natural intelligence of the body for healing trauma.
Parts Work and Inner Experience
Guide for the IFS Client: An Introduction to understanding our inner "parts" (such as protective, anxious or critical parts) and how they relate to healing
No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz: A book introducing IFS parts work
Embodiment and Regulation Practices
Trauma-Informed Embodiment & Yoga Practices w Dr. Arielle Schwartz: Guided videos to support regulation through gentle movement and awareness
Self Compassion Exercises with Dr. Kristen Neff: Various exercises (written, guided) to develop self compassion.
Finding Solid Ground Workbook: Trauma-Informed workbook offering practical, body-based tools for building more stability and regulation.
Sarah's Insight Timer with Guided Practices
Perinatal and Perimenopause Support
Pregnancy, Postpartum and Motherhood Supports
The Menopause Society
https://menopause.org/professional-resources
https://menopause.org/patient-education/menopause-topics/mental-health
https://menopause.org/patient-education/menonotes
The Menopause Foundation of Canada
https://menopausefoundationcanada.ca/resources/
https://menopausefoundationcanada.ca/resources/menopause-symptoms/ (endorsed symptom tracker)
Etsy Shop
Therapy Tree Ebooks & Resources: Digital Resources created by Sarah and her colleague, Rhea Eady MSW, RSW
Crisis Supports
Canada Wide Crisis Support Line
Call or Text 9-8-8
https://988.ca/
Ontario 211 Services
Information on and referrals to Ontario’s community, social, health-related and government services with live web chat available.
Call 2-1-1
1-877-330-3213
https://211ontario.ca
Boots on the Ground (toll free 24/7)
First Responder Staffed Support Line
1-833-677-2668 (BOOT)
https://www.bootsontheground.ca/
Good2Talk (toll free 24/7):
For students enrolled in post-secondary education regarding mental health and addictions.
1-866-925-5454
https://good2talk.ca/
Hope by CAMH (Suicide Prevention App)
https://www.camh.ca/hopebycamhapp
Kawartha Haliburton Victim Services (toll free 24/7)
1-800-574-4401
http://www.victim-services.org
Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre
1-866-298-7778 (24/7 Crisis Support Line)
705-710-5234 (24/7 Crisis Support Text Line)
http://kawarthasexualassaultcentre.com
Luke's Place
Supporting survivors of intimate partner abuse and their children with family law information and safety planning.
1-866-516-3116 ext.235 (toll free)
Postpartum Support International (8am-11PM EST):
Help for parents and families including a helpline, resources, online support groups and more.
Call or Text 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD)
Pride Line Durham
1-855-87-PRIDE (77433)
Confidential telephone helpline for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in the Durham Region.
http://www.distresscentredurham.com/gethelp/lgbtprideline.php
Talk4Healing (toll free 24/7):
Culturally grounded, confidential helpline for Indigenous women. Available in 14 languages all across Ontario.
1-855-554-4325 (Helpline)
1-888-200-9997 (Crisis Line)
https://www.talk4healing.com
Trans Lifeline (toll free 11am to 5am EST):
Helpline staffed by transgender people for transgender people
1-877-330-6366
https://www.translifeline.org/