Top 10 Books We Recommend
01.
The Body Keeps the Score​
by Bessel van der Kolk
02.
The Myth of Normal
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by Gabor Mate
03.
Daring Greatly
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by Brene Brown
04.
When the Body Says No
by Gabor Mate
05.
Atomic Habits
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by James Clear
06.
The Gift
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by Edith Eger
07.
Crucial Conversations
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by Joseph Grenny
08.
Hold Me Tight
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by Sue Johnson
09.
Every Little Thing
by Janice Landry
10.
The Midnight Library (fiction)
by Matt Haig
Videos
Empathy - Brene Brown
Addiction - Gabor Mate
Emotional Wellbeing - Dr. Jody Carrington
Hard Conversations - Simon Sinek
Helpful Links
1 / Clare's Law
You have the right to know if your partner has an abusive past... Learn more about the process.
SMART Recovery is the leading, evidence-informed approach to overcoming addictive behaviours and leading a balanced life. SMART is stigma-free and emphasizes self-empowerment.
3 / Equine Therapy
Find out more about why equine therapy might be right for you!
4 / Anxiety Canada
To better understand anxiety, Anxiety Canada has put together a website filled with resources to help with management and solutions.
5 / Depression Hurts
An entire website dedicated to informing individuals about the signs and symptoms of depression, along with many resources to help with managing and underding it.
This website provides the top 50 mindfulness resources for children and teens.
This page explains how trauma can affect mental health, what signs to look for, and where to find support as you begin to heal, both physically and emotionally.
Emergency Contacts
In case of emergencies, please contact the following helplines in case you or someone you know needs help.
If you are in imminent danger, call 911.
Adults
- Crisis/Distress Line: 780-482-HELP (4357)
- Adult Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response Team 780-424-2424
- Mental Health Help Line 1-877-303-2642
- Family Violence Help Line: 310-1818 (no area code required)
- Addictions Help Line: 1-866-332-2322
- Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton (SACE) 780-423-4121
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Children/Youth
- Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or Text CONNECT to: 686868
- Children's Mental Health Crisis Line 780-407-1000
- Bullying Helpline: 1-888-465-2323
- Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-387-5437
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Seniors
- Seniors’ Abuse Helpline 780-454-8888
- SAGE Seniors Safe House 780-702-1520