Michle L. Gardiner, MC, CCC #10000685
Phone: 250-859-8671 
​-Anorexia Nervosa
​-Adult Attachment and Relationships
​-Anxiety, Stress, and Perfectionism
-Bipolar Disorder
-Binge and Emotional Overeating
-Body Image/Body Dysmorphia​​
-Compulsive Behaviours
-Depressive Disorders
​-Holidays and Recovery
-Identity and Self-Esteem
-LGBTQ and Eating Disorders
-Men, Boys and Eating Disorders
-Midlife and Eating Disorders
​-Neuroplasticity and Creating Change​​​
-Nutrition in Eating Disorders
-Parent Resources and Tools
-Shame
​-Sleep
​-Substance Misuse
-Trauma
​-Using Meditation and Mindfulness in 
 Recovery
-Weight, Shape, Lifestyle and Well-being​

Anorexia Nervosa

Apps
·AEDRA, On-line Meal Support, Active ED Recovery for Adults http://www.adulteatingdisorderrecovery.com/en/our-services
·ED Matters www.edcatalogue.com/category/podcast/
·Fighting Anorexia Podcast, 60 episodes, voted top 25 ED podcasts by Eating Disorder Hope https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/fighting-anorexia/id464742639
·Optimism, App/Recovery Tool for eating disorders enhances confidence and skills https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/optimism/id352262677
​·Rise Up and Recover App, itunes.apple.com/app/rise-up-overcome-your-eating/id509287014
·The Recovery Worrier Show Podcast offers inspiration for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-recovery-warrior-show/id881265212?mt=2
Books
·Aimee Liu, Gaining: The Truth About Life After Eating Disorders
·Jenni Schaefer, Life Without ED: How One Women Declared Independence from Her Eating Disorder...
·Lindsey Hall & Monika Ostroff, Anorexia Nervosa: A Guide to Recovery
·Michelle Heffner, The Anorexia Workbook: How to Accept Yourself, Heal Your Suffering, & Reclaim Your Life
·Marya Hornbacher, Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia
On-line Resources
​·Anorexia and Bulimia Anonymous http://aba12steps.org/aba-meetings/ 
·Centre for Eating Disorder Excellence https://cfe.keltyeatingdisorders.ca/
·Eating Disorders, The Basics  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMVyZ6Ax-74
·Eating Disorder Hope https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com0/ 
·Dental Association of Northern Virginia on Staying Healthy: All About Eating Disorders: http://dentalassociatesnova.com/staying-healthy-all-about-eating-disorders/
​​·The Anorexic Voice and Severity of Eating Disorder (relationship to and effect on therapy),
 /C:/Users/Admin/Downloads/Living_with_the_anorexic_voice_A_thematic_analys.pdf
·Navigating Eating Disorder Treatment in Canada https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIUez2uX54E
·NEDA https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/online-eating-disorder-screening
·NEDIC http://nedic.ca/know-facts/overview
·Neuroscience of Anorexia, Why Recovery is Hard  https://cfe.keltyeatingdisorders.ca/news/neuroscience-anorexia-reveals-why-it%E2%80%99s-so-hard-treat-0
·Recovery Warrior Podcast https://www.recoverywarriors.com/shannon-kopp-soul-paws/​​

Anxiety, Stress & Perfectionism

 Apps
·Belly Bio https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bellybio-interactive-breathing/id353763955?mt=8
·Breath2Relax https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/breathe2relax/id425720246?mt=8
·Mindshift https://www.anxietybc.com/resources/mindshift-app
​·MyCalmBeat, play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.takefivelabs.br.mcb&hl=en
​·Relax Lite, itunes.apple.com/us/app/relax-lite-stress-and-anxiety-relief/id409665681
·Take a Break https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/take-break!-guided-meditations/id453857236?mt=8
Books
Adult
·Brene Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection
·Candace Pert, The Molecules of Emotions
·Edmund Bourne, The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook (CBT based)
·Elisha Goldstein,  Uncovering Happiness  (Mindfulness based)
·Gabor Mate, When The Body Says No
·Harold Kushner, When Bad Things Happen to Good People (Religious)
·Tim Desmond, Self-Compassion Skills Workbook: 14-Day plan to transform your relationship with yourself
Youth
· Anxiety Workbook for Youth (CBT based) https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Workbook-Teens-Activities-Worry/dp/1572246030/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1471029101&sr=1-2&keywords=depression+and+anxiety
·Anxiety Workbook for Anxiety (Mindfulness based) https://www.amazon.com/Mindfulness-Teen-Anxiety-Overcoming-Everywhere/dp/1608829103/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1471029101&sr=1-3&keywords=depression+and+anxiety
·My Anxious Mind: A Teens Guide to Managing Anxiety https://www.amazon.com/My-Anxious-Mind-Managing-Anxiety/dp/1433804506/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1471029101&sr=1-6&keywords=depression+and+anxiety
· Self-Compassion for Teens, Karen Bluth and Kristen Neff
On-line Resources
​·Angela Ceberano: Be the Warrior, Not the Worrier: Fighting Anxiety and Fear
http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/Be-The-Warrior-Not-The-Worrier;search%3Aanxiety
·Anxiety BC https://www.anxietybc.com/
·Canadian Mental Health Association http://www.victoria.cmha.bc.ca/get-informed/mental-health-information
·Common Cognitive Distortions, Recognizing Anxious Thinking, psychcentral.com/lib/15-common-cognitive-distortions/
​·Elisha Goldstein, PhD., 4 Mindful Ways to Start Your Week elishagoldstein.com/blog/2017/08/4-mindful-ways-to-start-your-day-or-week/
​·Good Therapy, Understanding Anxiety http://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/anxiety
·Good Therapy, ​It Feels Like Anger, but Is It Really Anxiety? http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/it-feels-like-anger-but-is-it-really-anxiety-0515145
·Here to Help BC, Anxiety: http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/self-help-resources/your-results?mental-health-resources=anxiety-disorders
​·Nasal Breathing for Anxiety, www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VwufJrUhic
​·Nutrition for Anxiety, Harvard Medical, www.health.harvard.edu/blog/nutritional-strategies-to-ease-anxiety-201604139441
·OCD and Anxiety, The Basics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX7jnVXXG5o
​·Panic, Mindful Tools and Resources, Mindful.org, www.mindful.org/?s=panic+attack 
·Perfectionism http://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/perfectionism
·Perfectionism and Anxiety, http://www.cpa.ca/docs/File/Publications/FactSheets/PsychologyWorksFactSheet_Perfectionism.pdf
​·Perfectionism, Steps to Overcoming, AnxietyBC, www.anxietybc.com/sites/default/files/Perfectionism.pdf
·Perfectionism, What is it, Good Therapy, https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/perfectionism
Perils of Perfectionism, psychcentral.com/blog/4-perils-of-perfectionism/
​·Stress: http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/self-help-resources/your-results?mental-health-resources=stress
​·​Understanding the Stress Response, Harvard Medical, www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/understanding-the-stress-response
·Yoga for Anxiety https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=YouTube+Meditation+for+Anxiety&FORM=RESTAB
​·Yoga Journal, Yoga for GAD, www.yogajournal.com/practice/beginners/how-to/office-yoga
·Youth Anxiety, Anxiety BC https://www.anxietybc.com/resources/video/youth

​Attachment & Relationships

Apps
·Attachment-Style Questionnaire http://www.web-research-design.net/cgi-bin/crq/crq.pl
Books
·Amire Levine, Attached: The Science of Adult Attachment and How it Can Help You Find and Keep Love  
·Chris R. Fraley,  Adult Attachment
·Harville Hendrix, Keeping the Love You Find
·Sue Johnson, Hold Me Tight and Love Sense
·Melanie Beattie, Codependent No More
On-line Resources
·All In the Family, Parts 1-3, The Role of Insecure Attachment Style on Mental Health, www.cbc.ca/radio/ideas/all-in-the-family-part-1-1.3523111 
·Assertiveness Communication Skills: http://www.abct.org/Information/?m=mInformation&fa=fs_ASSERTIVENESS
·Attachment Theory and Caregiver Bonding Explained, 
www.macalester.edu/projects/UBNRP/Website_Attachement/ic-ta.html
·Attachment, Understanding Early Connection and Emotional Regulation, Jaak Panksepp, Brain Science Podcast, http://brainsciencepodcast.com/bsp/the-origin-of-emotions-with-jaak-panksepp-bsp-91.html ​
·Communication Skills for Healthy Relationships:  http://www.wfm.noaa.gov/workplace/EffectivePresentation_Handout_1.pdf
·Communications Training Manual: 
http://cw.routledge.com/textbooks/9780415537902/data/learning/11_Communication%20Skills.pdf
·Couples, Creating Connections, Dr. Sue Johnson: http://drsuejohnson.com/
·Couples and Parents and improving relationships, Gottman Institute: https://www.gottman.com/
·Drama Triangle: Identifying and Defusing Psychological Games:  www.executivecoaching.be/Article_TriangleDramatique_En_1.htm
​·Family Triangles: When Someone Gets Put in the Middle: www.goodtherapy.org/blog/family-triangles-when-someone-gets-put-in-the-middle-0618134
·Forgiveness and Our Relationships: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/compassion-matters/201510/5-ways-you-need-build-forgiveness-your-relationship
​​·How to Be Single and Happy, J. Taitz, www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/550900/how-to-be-single-and-happy-by-jennifer-l-taitz-psyd-abpp/9780143130994
·Relationship Abuse Awareness stoprelationshipabuse.org/educated/what-causes-relationship-abuse/
​·Research on Forgiveness and Relationship Satisfaction: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3156929/ 
·Research and Publications on Healthy Relationships http://internal.psychology.illinois.edu/~rcfraley/links.htm
​·Sex Detox: Recharge Desire, Revitalize Intimacy, Ian Kerner, https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/534139.Sex_Detox
·The Relationship School, Past Trauma in Present Relationships relationshipschool.net/podcast/past-trauma-in-present-relationships-pat-ogden-sc-148/
​·What is Your Attachment Style, Free On-line Questionnaire (C. R. Fraley) http://www.web-research-design.net/cgi-bin/crq/crq.pl
​·Why We Pick Difficult Partners, School of Life, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hvysy11716g
·Videos by Dr. Sue Johnson, http://drsuejohnson.com/videos/

Bi-Polar Disorder

Apps
·Best Apps for Bi-Polar disorder http://www.healthline.com/health/bipolar-disorder/top-iphone-android-apps#2
·What’s My M3 app for mood and personality disorders that helps track coping patterns/ behaviours
www.healthline.com/health/top-eating-disorder-iphone-android-apps#what'smym3
Books
·Kay Redfield Jamison, The Unquiet Mind; Touched with Fire; and more. Jamison is a bi-Polar author, researcher and director at John Hopkins with several publications and an autobiography.
·Teri Cheney, Manic: A Memoir is a personalized account of Cheney’s lived experience with Bi-Polar.
On-line Resources
·Best Bi-Polar Blogs http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2007/09/12/top-ten-bipolar-blogs/
·Bi-Polar and Suicide, Webinar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVYxkrgoWEk
·Bi-Polar Self-Help Guides http://healthyplace.com/bipolar-disorder/bipolar-support/bipolar-help-self-help-for-bipolar-and-how-to-help-a-bipolar-loved-one/
·Depressive and Mood Disorders, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwMlHkWKDwM
·Effective Strategies for Bi-Polar illness http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/bipolar-disorder/effective-personalized-strategies-treating-bipolar-disorder
·John Hopkins https://jhupbooks.press.jhu.edu/content/bipolar-disorder
·Kay Jamison Redfield on living with Bi-polar www.bing.com/videos/search?q=kay+jamison+bipolar+youtube&qpvt=kay+jamison+bipolar+youtube&view=detail&mid=5A93D5756926734193355A93D575692673419335&&FORM=VDRVRVq=kay+jamison+bipolar+youtube&qpvt=kay+jamison+bipolar+youtube&view=detail&mid=BEBDF0808C3ED2FC29F8BEBDF0808C3ED2FC29F8&FORM=VRDGAR
·Mindfulness for Bi-Polar Best Bi-Polar Blogs http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2007/09/12/top-ten-bipolar-blogs/
·NIMH Resources on Bi-Polar Illness https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/bipolar-disorder/index.shtml
·Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqMcAeLWO9c

Binge Eating & Emotional Eating Disorders 

Apps
​·ED Matters www.edcatalogue.com/category/podcast/
​·ICBT App, helps track moods/emotions linked to binge episodes https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/icbt/id355021834?mt=8
​·Optimism App, Can Support ED Recovery www.imedicalapps.com/2014/07/optimism-app-patients-mood-disorders/
​·Overeaters Anonymous Podcast Series, oa.org/podcasts/
​·Rise Up and Recover App, itunes.apple.com/app/rise-up-overcome-your-eating/id509287014
Books
·Anita Johnson, Eating In the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationship with Food  Through Myths, Metaphors, and Storytelling
·Christopher Fairburn, Overcoming Binge Eating
·Cynthia Bulik, Crave: Why You Binge Eat and How to Stop
·Jenni Schaefer, Life Without ED: How One Women Declared Independence from Her Eating Disorder and How You Can Too
​·Jan Chozen Bays, Mindful Eating
·Jennifer Taitz, End Emotional Eating
·Rebecca Scritchfield, Body Kindness: Transform Your Health from the Inside Out and Never Diet Again.
​·Tribole and Resch, The intuitive Eating Workbook​
On-Line Resources
·Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/index.html
​·Bulimia and Anorexia Anonymous http://aba12steps.org/aba-meetings/
​·Eating Disorders Anonymous, On-line Support http://www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org/
​·Eating Disorders, The Basics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMVyZ6Ax-74
·Eating Disorders Have No Face, Tedx, www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rmQqT1YDAE
​·Eating Disorder Hope, Binge Eating Disorder https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/information/binge-eating-disorder
·Eating Disorder Hope, Bulimia https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/information/bulimia
​·Dental Association of Northern Virginia on Staying Healthy: All About Eating Disorders: http://dentalassociatesnova.com/staying-healthy-all-about-eating-disorders/
·In the Light of The Moon Café, On-line Peer Support/ Recovery Program http://lightofthemooncafe.com/
​​·Isabelle Foxen, Stop Fighting Food, Blog/Podcast, isabelfoxenduke.com/
​·Mindful Supports and Strategies to Reduce Binging and Emotional Overeating, https://www.mindful.org/?s=emotions+and+eating 
·NEDA, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/binge-eating-disorder
·New Plates Podcast http://www.circummensam.com/episode1.html
​·Neurobiology of Eating Disorders, NIH https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2601682/
·Overeaters Anonymous Online Community, oa.org/
·Recovery Warrior Podcast https://www.recoverywarriors.com/summer-innanen/
·Shan Larter, ED Coach https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL66EA1D3280583E94
​​·Things You Should Not Say to Someone with an Eating Disorder, https://www.recoverywarriors.com/things-not-say-to-someone-eating-disorder/
·Video About Recovery, The Log (ED Metaphor) https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=eating+disorders+in+the+light+og+the+moon&view=detail&mid=5167BED2867B5C9C2DB65167BED2867B5C9C2DB6&FORM=VIRE

Body Image & Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Apps
·A Moment of Science, Body Dysmorphic Disorder 
​https://indianapublicmedia.org/amomentofscience/body-dysmorphic-disorder-2/
·Body Beautiful app enhances confidence and body image http://appcrawlr.com/ios/body-beautiful
·Kindle reader, Anne-Sophie Reinhardt, Love Your Body the Way It Is
Books
·Marion Cook, Body Image Trap: Understanding and rejecting body image myths (Amazon)
·Katherine Phillips, Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder: An Essential Guide
·Thomas Cash, The Body Image Workbook
On-line Resources
·Believing is Seeing: A New Perspective on BDD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53_2kLU0ZCc
·Biology of Body Image, Dr. Susan Carnell https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/bad-appetite/201206/the-biology-body-image
·Body Image and Binge Eating Disorder, Healthy Place www.healthyplace.com/blogs/bingeeatingrecovery/2016/11/body-image-and-binge-eating-disorder/
·Body Image and Eating Disorders, The Basics  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMVyZ6Ax-74
·Body Image and Self Esteem: A Guide for Parents http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/search/site/body%20image
·Body Image and Self Esteem for Kids http://kidshealth.org/en/teens/body-image.html
·Body Image Movement (Activism) https://bodyimagemovement.com/
​​·Body Shame: The Far End of Negative Body Image, www.goodtherapy.org/blog/the-far-end-of-negative-body-image
​​·Exploring the Connection Between Body Image and Shame, psychologyofeating.com/connections-body-image-shame/
·Dove Body Image Evolution https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYhCn0jf46U
·Five Research-based Tips for Improving Your Body Image https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/presence-mind/201501/five-research-based-tips-improving-your-body-image
​·Media Literacy and Body Image http://mediasmarts.ca/body-image/media-education-and-body-image
·Miss Representation, Site and Documentary http://therepresentationproject.org/film/miss-representation/
·Peer Reviewed Research on Body Image https://www.researchgate.net/search?q=body%20image
​·Self-Esteem and Body Image https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgqMqtnTJeE
·Visions Magazine, The Body Image Issue http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/visions/body-image-vol12
·What It’s Like to Live With BDD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd8-mMumHDY

Borderline Personality Disorder

Apps
·What’s My M3 app for mood and personality disorders that helps track coping patterns/ behaviours https://www.whatsmym3.com/Screening/Screening.aspx
Books
·Kreisman & Straus, I Love You, I Hate You, Don’t Leave Me
·Marsha Linehan, PhD.,  author, researcher, for Dialectical Beavioural Therapy https://www.amazon.ca/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=linehan&tag=msncahydra-20&index=aps&hvadid=13765759760&hvqmt=p&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_4892l7w44w_p
·McKay, Wood, &  Brantley, The Dialectical Behavioural Skills Workbook
·Manning, S., Linenhan, Loving Someone with Borderline Personality Disorder: How to Keep Out-of-Control Emotions from Destroying Your Relationship https://www.guilford.com/books/Loving-Someone-with-Borderline-Personality-Disorder/Shari-Manning/9781593856076/reviews
Mason & Krieger, Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Love Has Borderline Personality Disorder
On-Line Resources
·BPD, Here-to-Help Resources and Assessment http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/sites/default/files/borderline-personality-disorder_0.pdf
·CAMH Resources for BPD http://www.dialecticalliving.ca/resources-5/treatment-resources/camh-borderline-personality-disorder-clinic/
​·DBT Peer Connections: Resources, videos, research https://ilovedbt.com/dbt-handouts-worksheets/ 
​·Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Workbook https://www.amazon.ca/Dialectical-Behavior-Therapy-Skills-Workbook-ebook/dp/B0041D8UWM
·Free On-line DBT Skills Training Course https://www.coursesites.com/webapps/Bb-sites-course-creation-BBLEARN/courseHomepage.htmlx?course_id=_400442_1​
·I Hate You, Don't Leave Me (pdf copy), https://humansystem.files.wordpress.com/2014/02/i-hate-you-dont-leave-me.pdf
​·Love and Compassion in BPD  https://www.bpdvideo.com/borderline-personality-disorder/loving-kindness-bpd 
·NEA, BPD, Resources for Individuals and Family https://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.org/media-library/family-education-workshops-videos/
·NIMH Resources https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/borderline-personality-disorder/index.shtml
·What is DBT? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Stz--d17ID4

​Bullying

Apps
·Top Ten Anti-Bully Apps and Blockers http://www.heytoday.co.uk/local-news/top-10-anti-bullying-apps/
Books
·Caldwell, Bullying: Real and Lasting Ways to Stop Bullies… https://www.amazon.com/Bullying-Depression-Parenting-Workplace-Harassment/dp/1533150001/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1476299748&sr=1-1&keywords=Bullying
·Mayrock, The Survival Guide to Bullying https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0545860539/ref=pd_sim_14_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=PK9APQB1YS075JPC4MDG
 On-Line Resources
Adult
·An Honest Discussion About Bullying Could Save a Life http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/carol-todd/talking-about-bullying_b_12039996.html
·Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace https://www.worksafebc.com/en/health-safety/hazards-exposures/bullying-harassment
·Bullying and Harassment Support http://here-to-help.org/bullying/
·Bully Healing Project, Mate and Neufeld: Share your story http://iheartbullies.com/contact/
·Definition of Workplace Bullying http://www.workplacebullying.org/individuals/problem/definition/
·The Silent Epidemic: Workplace Bullying https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/wired-success/201105/the-silent-epidemic-workplace-bullying
·Workplace Bullying, Resources Gov. of Canada https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/psychosocial/bullying.html
Youth
·Bully Healing Project, Mate and Neufeld: Share your story http://iheartbullies.com/contact/
·Bullying Ends Here https://www.bullyingendshere.ca/here-to-help/
·Cyber Bullying Prevention: https://www.stopbullying.gov/cyberbullying/index.html
·Cyber Safety, Bullying, Identity Theft and Plagiarism: http://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/cyber-safety/
·Documentary, Audrey and Daisy, Sexual Assault and Cyber-bullying http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5278460/
·Here-to-Help Bullying Resources http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/factsheet/bullying
·Stop a Bully http://www.stopabully.ca/resources.html
·The Bully Project http://www.thebullyproject.com/
​General
·Cyber Bullying and Stalking, Legal information, Canadian Bar Association: http://www.cbabc.org/For-the-Public/Dial-A-Law/Scripts/Criminal-Law/206
·Cyber Bullying Research Centre: http://cyberbullying.org/

Compulsive Behavioural Disorders

Apps
·CBT Diary App (android) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.excelatlife.cbtdiary
Books
·Gail Dines, Pornland: How Porn Has High-jacked Our Sexuality 
·Gary Wilson, Anthony Jack, Your Brain on Porn: Pornography and the Emerging Science of Addiction
On-Line Resources
·CBT for Compulsive Behaviours and Disorders http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/articles/cognitive-behavioral-treatment-obsessive-compulsive-disorder/page/0/1
Compulsive Masturbation and Pornography https://www.sexualrecovery.com/articles/understanding-compulsive-masturbation/
·Compulsive Sexual Behaviour, Mayo Clinic  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-sexual-behavior/basics/definition/CON-20020126
·Compulsive Shopping and Spending, Good Therapy http://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/compulsive-shopping
·Compulsive Shopping, Tips for Change  http://www.indiana.edu/~engs/hints/shop.html
​​·Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Fact Sheet, Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies: http://www.abct.org/Information/?m=mInformation&fa=fs_OBSESSIVE_COMPULSIVE

Depression

Apps
·CBT Diary App (android) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.excelatlife.cbtdiary
·iSleep https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/isleep-easy-meditations-for/id509260769?mt=8
·Mood Tools: Depression Aid https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moodtools.moodtools&hl=en
Books
Adult
·David Burns, Feeling Good Depression Workbook
·Elisha Goldstein, Uncovering Happiness: Overcoming Depression with Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
·Pema Chadron, When Things Fall Apart
·Raymond DePaulo Jr., Understanding Depression: What We Know and What We Can Do About It
·Victor Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning
Youth
·Depression Workbook: Beyond the Blues (CBT based) https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Blues-Workbook-Overcome-Depression/dp/1572246111/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1471029375&sr=1-2&keywords=depression
·The Anti-Depressant Book: A Practical Guide for Teens and Young Adults to Overcome Depression
·https://www.amazon.com/Anti-Depressant-Book-Practical-Overcome Depression/dp/0692641548/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1471029375&sr=1-7&keywords=depression
Online-Resources
·American Psychological Association, Understanding Depression and How Therapy Helps  www.apa.org/helpcenter/depression.aspx
·Application of Omega-3 as an Alternate Treatment for Depression: http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/omega-3-fatty-acids-fish-oil-alpha-linolenic-acid/dosing/hrb-20059372
​·Canadian Mental Health Association http://www.victoria.cmha.bc.ca/get-informed/mental-health-information
·DWD online, http://dwdonline.ca/
​·Dealing With Depression: Antidepressant skills for teens (workbook), 
​https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/health/managing-your-health/mental-health-substance-use/child-teen-mental-health/dealing_with_teen_depression_writable.pdf
·Deep Relaxation for Depression (18 mins) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MOXDi_hWUk
·Depression Fact Sheet, Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies:  http://www.abct.org/Information/?m=mInformation&fa=fs_DEPRESSION
​·Depression Fact Sheet, Canadian Psychological Association:  http://www.cpa.ca/docs/File/Publications/FactSheets/PsychologyWorksFactSheet_Depression.pdf
​·Depression Meditation https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Meditation+for+Anxiety+and+Depression&FORM=RESTAB
·Depression Tools: http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/self-help-resources/your-results?mental-health-resources=depression
·Down with Depression (DWD) http://dwdonline.ca/
·Kevin Breel: Confessions of a Depressed Comic https://www.ted.com/talks/kevin_breel_confessions_of_a_depressed_comic
·The Mind-Gut Connection https://vimeo.com/166457405
·What is Depression, TED-Ed http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-is-depression-helen-m-farrell

Holidays & Recovery

Apps
·How to Prevent Binge Eating During the Holidays (Podcast), Recovery Warriors itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-recovery-warrior-show/id881265212?mt=2 
·Planning for Christmas with an Eating Disorder  ​eatingdisorderrecoverypodcast.podbean.com/e/planning-for-christmas-with-an-eating-disorder-podcast/
On-Line Resources
·Eating Disorders and the Holidays, Mirror, Mirror Org. www.mirror-mirror.org/holiday.htm
·How to Survive the Holidays in Eating Disorder Recovery eatingdisorders.com/lifestyle/recovery-lifestyle/how-to-survive-the-holidays-while-in-eating-disorder-recovery
​​·Maintaining Eating Disorder Recovery During the Holidays ww.eatingdisorderhope.com/information/eating-disorder/maintaining-eating-disorder-recovery-during-the-holidays​
​​·Tips for Surviving Every Holiday During ED Recovery, NEDA www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/tags/holidays

Identity & Self-Esteem

​Apps
·Build Confidence App https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hivebrain.andrewjohnson.confidence&hl=en
·Simply Being, Meditations for Enhancing Inner Happiness and Esteem https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/simply-being-guided-meditation/id347418999?mt=8
 Books
·Anthony Robbins, Awaken the Giant Within
·Cheri Huber, There is Nothing Wrong With You
·David Burns, Ten Days to Self Esteem Workbook
·Dhali Lama, The Art of Happiness
·Julia Cameron, The Artists Way Workbook
·Nathanial  Branden, Six Pillars of Self-esteem
·​David Burns, Ten Days to Self-Esteem Workbook
On-Line Resources
·Amy Cuddy, Body Language and Self Esteem  https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=amy+cuddy+&&view=detail&mid=DF1689FDB94BC45299CEDF1689FDB94BC45299CE&FORM=VRDGAR
·Antidotes to Low Self Esteem in Eating Disorder Recovery www.byui.edu/counseling-center/self-help/eating-disorders/antidotes-for-low-self-esteem
·How Do I Love Myself https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMoRtJhVoxc
·Mindful Self-compassion shttp://www.mindful.org/forgive-your-imperfections/
·Thick Nhat Han Compassion and Self-Love https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=thick%20nhat%20han&qs=SC&form=QBVR&pq=thick%20nhat%20than&sc=8-15&sp=2&sk=SC1
·Self-Worth Project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ7Nw7sK0yk

LGBTQ Community & Eating Disorders

Apps
·10 Most Affordable LGBTQ Mental Health Apps: https://www.healthcare.com/blog/2017/06/22/affordable-lgbt-friendly-mental-health-resources/
​​·ED Matters www.edcatalogue.com/category/podcast/
·Smart Gay Life, Health apps and podcasts: http://smartgaylife.com/category/health/
·Top LGBTQ Podcasts About Love, Community and Mental Health: https://www.autostraddle.com/12-podcasts-hosted-by-queer-women-for-your-queer-ears-307630/
On-line Resources
·Addiction Centre, Addiction and LGBTQ: https://www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/lgbtq/
·Centre for Discovery, LGBTQ Affirmative Treatment for Eating Disorders: http://centerfordiscovery.com/blog/lgbtq-affirmative-treatment-eating-disorders/
·Eating Disorder Hope, Eating Disorders in the LGBTQ Community: https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/blog/eating-disorders-lgbt-community
·Kravitz, Melisa, Eating Disorders More Common in LGBTQ Communities: https://mic.com/articles/160370/eating-disorders-are-far-more-common-in-lgbtq-communities-here-s-why#.s3VlLheev
·NAMI, Top Mental Health Issues for LGBTQ: https://www.nami.org/Find-Support/LGBTQ
​·NEDA, Diversity Issues and Eating Disorders: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/diversity
·NEDA, LGTBQ Eating Disorders: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/eating-disorders-lgbt-populations
​·Scheel, Dr., Psychology Today, Eating Disorders and LGBTQ: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/when-food-is-family/201604/eating-disorders-and-lgbtq 
·The Body is Not an Apology, Radical Mag: https://thebodyisnotanapology.com/magazine/tag/sexuality/

Men & Boys

​On-line Resources
·5 Myths About Eating Disorders in Men/Boys www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/blog/5-myths-about-men-eating-disorders
·5 Reasons Men Should Practice Mindfulness http://blogs.psychcentral.com/mindfulness/2014/06/five-reasons-why-men-should-start-practicing-mindfulness/
·Binge Eating Disorder in Men http://www.webmd.com/mental-health/eating-disorders/binge-eating-disorder/features/binge-eating-disorder-men?print=true
·Depression in Men http://headsupguys.org/?utm_content=buffer52e74&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer
·Depression in Men, Health Guide http://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/depression-in-men.htm
·Depression and Sexual Dysfunction http://www.healthline.com/health/depression/sexual-health#Overview1
·Dove Campaign for Men https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_I17cK1ltY
·Eating Disorder Topics and Resources for Men https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/search?q=men
·Heads Up Guys: Men and Depression headsupguys.org/
​·Men and Anxiety, Anxiety BC https://www.anxietybc.com/resources/article/men-and-anxiety
·National Association for Males with Eating Disorders namedinc.org/
·Sexual Dysfunction and Anxiety https://www.verywell.com/social-anxiety-disorder-and-sexual-dysfunction-3024755

Menopause, Midlife Mental Health & Eating Disorders

On-line Resources
·Body Image, Identity, Intimacy, Mood Changes  in Menopause http://www.everydayhealth.com/menopause/refocusing-your-identity.aspx
·Changing Body Image and Menopause http://www.healthywomen.org/content/article/menopause-and-your-changing-body?context=ages-and-stages/36&context_title=
·Get Positive About Body Image in Menopause http://www.menopause.org/for-women/menopauseflashes/women's-health-and-menopause/get-positive-about-body-image
·Menopause and Depression, the Role of HRT: http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/bipolar-disorder/special-issues-menopause-and-major-depressive-disorder/page/0/1 
·Menopause and Eating Disorders http://womensvoicesforchange.org/tag/eating-disorders-and-menopause
·Menopause and Bi-Polar Disorder, Navigating Biological Changes http://www.bphope.com/girl-talk-bipolar-menopause/
·Pursuing Perfection: Eating Disorders, Body Myths, and Women at Midlife and Beyond www.amazon.ca/Pursuing-Perfection-Eating-Disorders-Midlife/dp/1138890723/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1506535106&sr=1-1&keywords=pursuing+perfection+eating+disorders
​·Risk of Eating Disorders in Menopause edr.karunaconsulting.com/the-transition-to-menopause-time-of-increased-risk-for-eating-disorders/
·Yoga for Menopause https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIbBjMhyMks

Neuroplasticity & Creating Change

Books
·Charles Duhigg, The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business https://www.amazon.ca/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business-ebook/dp/B00564GPKY/ref=sr_1_31?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1476311767&sr=1-31&keywords=change+habit
·Neuroscience of Change, Why it’s Hard http://blog.langleygroup.com.au/neuroscience-of-change-what-makes-change-easier/
·Norman Doige, The Brain that Changes Itself https://www.amazon.ca/Brain-That-Changes-Itself-Frontiers/dp/0143113100
·Norman Doige, The Brain’s Way of Healing https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/067002550X/ref=pd_sim_14_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=X663P8SE2J92SWHC7439
On-line Resources
·Brain Science Podcast: The latest research and discoveries about the brain and mental health:
http://brainsciencepodcast.com/about/  
·The Science of Change, by Kelly McGonigal https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTLkpX2SorA
·Why Change is Hard http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/why-change-is-so-hard-the-power-of-habit-in-the-human-brain-0317155

Nutrition

Apps
·811, Health Link BC, Free Dietician
·Body Kindness Podcast, by Rebecca Sritchtfield, RD, http://www.bodykindnessbook.com/podcast/ 
·Eating Disorder Recovery App tracks meals, changes meals elicit (energy, positivity, cognitive clarity), https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/recovery-record-eating-disorder/id457360959
·Rise Up CBT-based Eating Disorder Recovery tool for tracking changes around meals, emotions, self-esteem and body image https://itunes.apple.com/app/rise-up-overcome-your-eating/id509287014
Books
·Angela Liddon, Oh She Glows, Cookbook, Vegan Recipes to Glow From the Inside Out 
·Jan Chosen Bays, Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship with Food
·Nancy Clark, Sports Nutrition Guidebook
·Leora Fulvio, Reclaiming Yourself From Binge Eating
·Marcia Herrin, “Rule of Three”
·Karen R Koenig, The Food and Feelings Workbook:A Full Course Meal on Emotional Health
·Carolyn Coker Ross, The Binge Eating and Compulsive Overeating Workbook:An Integrated Approach to Overcoming Overeating
·Jennifer Taitz, End Emotional Eating
·Tribole & Resch, Intuitive Eating
·Tribole & Resch, Intuitive Eating Workbook
On-Line Resources
·10 Principles of Intuitive Eating, Intuitive Eating Pros, www.intuitiveeating.org/10-principles-of-intuitive-eating/
​·Diet and Nutrition, Canadian Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.ca/diabetes-and-you/healthy-living-resources/diet-nutrition
·Dieticians of Canada, Nutritional Guidelines for Vegetarians http://www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/Nutrition-A-Z/Vegetarian-Diets/Eating-Guidelines-for-Vegans.aspx
·Eating Well, Canada Food Guide http://hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/index-eng.php
·Food Plan for ED Recovery, Dr. Marcia Herring, Dietician, AED Fellow 
​www.eatingdisorderguides.com/HerrinFoodPlan.2013.pdf
·Kelowna Dieticians Network www.kelownadietitians.ca/
·How Food Affects Your Brain http://ytchannelembed.com/video.php?id=xyQY8a-ng6g&t=#.V__4oIWcHDd
·Mindful Eating Tools and Resources, Mindful.org, www.mindful.org/?s=eating
​·Myplate.com https://www.choosemyplate.gov/MyPlate
·REAL Food Guide (2018), Research and ·Evaluation https://jeatdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40337-018-0192-4
Set Point Theory http://www.mirror-mirror.org/set.htm
·The Mind-Gut Connection https://vimeo.com/166457405

Weight, Lifestyle, & Eating Disorders

Apps
·All in the Family, Cardio-vascular disease. Obesity. Alcoholism. Diabetes...and the ACEs Study, www.cbc.ca/radio/ideas/all-in-the-family-part-1-1.3523111
·Health At Every Size, Audiobook, www.audible.ca/search/ref=a_hp_tseft?advsearchKeywords=health%20at%20every%20size&filterby=field-keywords
​​·Overeaters Anonymous Podcast Series, oa.org/podcasts/
·Rise up and Recover, App, https://itunes.apple.com/app/rise-up-overcome-your-eating/id509287014
·Why Nobody Needs 'Weight Management', Christy Harrison, christyharrison.com/foodpsych/5/why-nobody-needs-weight-management-with-jennifer-rollin 
Books
·Hirschmann and Munter, When Women Stop Hating Their Bodies: Freeing Yourself from Food and Weight Obsession
·Jennifer Taitz, End Emotional Overeating
​·R. Chris Fairburn, Overcoming Binge Eating Disorder
·Rebecca Scritchfield, Body Kindness: Transform Your Health from the Inside Out and Never Diet Again.
​On-line Resources
​​·Balanced View: Addressing Weight Bias and Stigma in Health Care, balancedviewbc.ca/
​·Canadian Obesity Network, www.obesitynetwork.ca/public
​​·DARE Magazine, daremag.ca/
​​·Eating and Emotions, Resources from Mindful.org, www.mindful.org/?s=emotions+and+eating
​·Eating Disorders and Obesity: How Are They Related? NEDIC, nedic.ca/eating-disorders-and-obesity-how-are-they-related
·Gut Microbiome and Obesity, Study, NCBI, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5082693/
·Health At Every Size (HAES), On-line Sources/Connections, haescommunity.com/
​​·How Are Binge Eating Disorder and Obesity Related?, Eating Disorder Hope, 
www.eatingdisorderhope.com/blog/binge-eating-disorder-obesity
·Night Eating Syndrome, Eating Disorder Hope, www.eatingdisorderhope.com/blog/night-eating-syndrome-signs-and-symptoms
​​·The Body is Not An Apology: The power of radical self-love, thebodyisnotanapology.com/
·The Link Between Gut Bacteria and Obesity, Science Direct, www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/02/180223092441.htm
​·Overeaters Anonymous, https://oa.org/
​·Using DBT to Treat Binge Eating Disorders, www.eatingdisorderhope.com/information/binge-eating-disorder/binge-eating-disorder-and-mindfulnessdbt
​​·Why You Can't Loose Weight on a Diet, New York Times, www.nytimes.com/2016/05/08/opinion/sunday/why-you-cant-lose-weight-on-a-diet.html

Parent Resources on Eating Disorders, Mental Health & Self-Injury

Apps
·Child in Mind Podcasts by Anna Freud: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/child-in-mind/id1122056877?mt=2
·ED Matters Podcast Series, Gurze: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ed-matters/id1173632000?mt=2
Books
·Abigail H. Nateshon, When Your Child Has an Eating Disorder
​·Marcia Herrin and Nancy Matsumoto, The Parents Guide to Eating Disorders
·Mauldsley's ​Reading Review for Parents on Eating Disorders: http://www.maudsleyparents.org/bookreviews.html
·Pat Harvey and Britt Rathbone, ​Parenting a Teen Who Has Intense Emotions
On-line Resources
·7 Strategies for Building Your Family's Resilience, www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/pressure-proof/201111/7-strategies-building-your-family's-resilience
·Building Resilience in Children, Harvard Centre on the Developing Child,
​ developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/resilience/
​·Building Resiliency in Teens, Australian Parents Website,  raisingchildren.net.au/articles/resilience_teenagers.html
·Centre for the Developing Child, Harvard Centre on the Developing Child, developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/
​·Emotionally Focused Family Therapy Approach for Eating Disorders:  https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/blog/august-2017/eating-disorder-family-therapy-a-new-approach-–-dr-allison-chase
·Eating Disorder Hope for Parents, Family-based (Maudsley) Therapy: https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/information/help-overcome-eating-disorders/maudsley-parents
·Helping Kids Cope with Big Emotions: http://childhood101.com/helping-children-manage-big-emotions/
​·​Helping Your Child Manage Perfectionism, AnxietyBC,
 /C:/Users/Admin/Pictures/Perfectionism_Child_Overcoming.pdf
​·How to Cope When a Family Member Has a Serious Mental Illness, APA, www.apa.org/helpcenter/serious-mental-illness.aspx
·Kelty Mental Health Supports for Parents/Caregivers: http://keltymentalhealth.ca/family
·NEDA Eating Disorders Toolkit for Parents: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/parent-toolkit
·NEDA, Stories of Hope for Parents: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/stories-of-hope/hope-parents-mike-polan
​·NIMH, Understanding Depression in Teenagers:  https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-adolescent-mental-health/index.shtml
​·Supporting a Family Member with a Serious Mental Illness, APA, www.apa.org/helpcenter/improving-care.aspx

Shame ​

Apps
​​·No Shame On You, Mental Health Podcast, player.fm/series/no-shame-on-u-podcast
​​·Shame, Love Me Series, CBC, www.cbc.ca/radio/loveme/shame-1.3628635
​​·Shame, The Digital Human, BBC, www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09cylyp
​​·The Power of Shame, Stuff to Blow Your Mind, www.stufftoblowyourmind.com/podcasts/the-power-of-shame.htm
Books
​​·John Bradshaw, Healing the Shame that Binds You.
·Brene Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are. 
​·Brene Brown, Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead. 
​​·Ronald Potter, Letting Go of Shame: understanding How Shame Affects Your Life.
On-line Resources
·Brene Brown, Shame v. Guilt, ​https://brenebrown.com/blog/2013/01/14/shame-v-guilt/
​·Brene Brown, TED Talk, Listening to Shame, www.bing.com/videos/search?q=apps+for+shame+brene+brown&view=detail&mid=13C795D163AC9BD275C913C795D163AC9BD275C9&FORM=VIRE
​·Body, Mind Implications of Chronic Shame, energeticsinstitute.com.au/body-mind-implications-of-chronic-shame/
​​·Developmental Impact and Long-term Effects of Shame, www.goodtherapy.org/developmental-impact-effects-shame-web-conference.html
·Faces of Shame, Implications for Self Esteem..., JOP, 
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00223980.2016.1248809
​​·Self Compassion for Shame in Eating Disorders, www.goodtherapy.org/blog/self-compassion-for-shame-eating-disorder-recovery-0302165
​·Shame, Goodtherapy, www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/shame
​·Shame: The Core of Addiction and Codependency, psychcentral.com/lib/shame-the-core-of-addiction-and-codependency/
​​·Shame: The Quintessential Emotion, psychcentral.com/lib/shame-the-quintessential-emotion/
​·Symptoms of Toxic Shame, psychcentral.com/lib/what-is-toxic-shame/ 

​Sleep

Self-Injury & Suicide Ideation

Apps
·MY3, itunes.apple.com/us/app/my3-support-network/id709651264?mt=8
​·Operation Reach-Out https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/operation-reach-out/id478899653?mt=8
Books
·Kay Redfield Jamison, Dark Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide
·Leigh Cohn, Self-Harm Behaviour and Eating Disorders
Richard Heckler, Waking Up Alive
On-line Resources
·Cornell University Research Project on Self-Harm http://www.selfinjury.bctr.cornell.edu/resources.html
​​·Talking and Writing About Suicide: Why it matters (excellent): http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/talking-and-writing-about-suicide-why-it-matters-what-to-say-0529177
·Here-to-Help BC, Self-Harm: http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/self-help-resources/your-results?mental-health-resources=self-harm
·Here-to-Help BC, Suicide http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/search/site/suicide
·NIMH, Suicide: Signs, Risks, & Treatment Options https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention/index.shtml 
·Self-Injury Outreach and Support http://sioutreach.org/

Substance Use & Addiction​

Apps
·Addiction Recovery Apps http://www.castlecraig.co.uk/blog/11/2015/12-addiction-recovery-apps
·Best Alcohol Sobriety Apps http://www.healthline.com/health/addiction/top-alcoholism-iphone-android-apps
Books
·Top 10 Addiction Memoires https://www.thefix.com/content/10-best-addiction-memoirs
·Dr. Gabor Mate, Works http://drgabormate.com/book/
·Dr. Mark Epstein, Works http://markepsteinmd.com/?cat=2
·Patrick Carnes, A Gentle Path Through the Twelve Steps
On-Line Resources
·Centre for Addiction Research BC http://www.uvic.ca/research/centres/carbc/
·Centre for Addiction and Mental Health http://www.camh.ca/en/hospital/Pages/home.aspx
·Here-to-Help RBC, resources for Addiction Recovery http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/search/site/addiction
·Gabor Mate, What is Addiction https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5sOh4gKPIg
​·NIMH on Substance and Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/substance-use-and-mental-health/index.shtml
·John Hopkins, Substance and Addiction in Adolescence: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/psychiatry/bayview/medical_services/child_adolescent/coda.html

Trauma


Apps
·Calm https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.calm.android&hl=en
·PTSD Coach http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/materials/apps/PTSDCoach.asp
·Trauma Apps and Tools for Individuals and Families www.ptsd.va.gov/public/materials/apps/index.asp
Books
·Bessel van der Kolk, The Body Keeps Score Workbook https://www.amazon.ca/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0670785938
·Dana, D., Polyvagal in Practice, 
·Laura Davis, Courage to Heal Workbook
​·Peter Levine, Healing Trauma: A Pioneering Program for Restoring the Wisdom of Your Body
·Peter Levine, Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma
·Porges, S., The Polyvagal Theory 
​·Rosenbloom and Williams, Life After Trauma Workbook
·Schwartz, A., Post-traumatic Growth Guidebook
·Schwartz, A., The Complex PTSD Workbook
On-line Resources
·Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study, http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/acestudy/index.html
·CAMH Trauma Resources http://www.camh.ca/en/hospital/health_information/a_z_mental_health_and_addiction_information/Trama/Pages/default.aspx
·CMHA Trauma Resources http://www.cmha.ca/mental_health/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/#.V_66G4WcHDc
​·Growth After Trauma, APA, www.apa.org/monitor/2016/11/growth-trauma.aspx
·National Child Traumatic Stress Network http://nctsn.org/resources
·Overcoming Childhood Trauma, https://drarielleschwartz.com/hope-for-complex-ptsd-recovery-dr-arielle-schwartz/#.XqTVFshKjIU
·Polyvagal Therapy in Psychotherapy, https://drarielleschwartz.com/polyvagal-theory-in-psychotherapy-dr-arielle-schwartz/#.XqTVj8hKjIU
​​·Post-traumatic Growth: 5-Keys to Developing Resilience, Healthy Place
www.healthyplace.com/blogs/traumaptsdblog/2013/12/posttraumatic-growth-5-keys-to-developing-resilience
·Trauma and Addiction, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=343ORgL3kIc
·Understanding and Managing Trauma https://www.psychology.org.au/publications/tip_sheets/trauma/
​​·What Does it Take to Be Resilient, Goodtherapy, www.goodtherapy.org/blog/what-does-it-mean-to-be-resilient-can-anyone-do-it-0516184

Using Meditation & Mindfulness to Improve CNS Regulation & Resilience

·100 Art Therapy Projects for Mind, Body, Soul, www.nursingschools.net/blog/2011/01/100-excellent-art-therapy-exercises-for-your-mind-body-and-soul/
·Art Therapy On-line, http://www.topsite.com/goto/arttherapy.org
·Creative Projects: Drawing, Painting, Knitting, Sewing, Cleaning, Fishing, Lego, Clay, Pottery
·Music: Learning, playing, drumming and/or singing in a group
·Cross Word puzzles
·Daily Meditation  https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=meditation+youtube&qpvt=meditation+youtube+&FORM=VDRE
·Dance and Movement: Hip-hop, Contemporary dance, tap (non-weight oriented)
·Gentle Yoga, Yoga Poses for ED 
·Lifestyle of balanced nutrition, healthy sleep regime, daily self-care, and balanced exercise
·Martial Arts: Kick-boxing, Karate, Tai Chi
·Meditation and Prayer
·Mental Health, Ted Talks - https://www.ted.com/topics/mental+health
·Mensa and Logic Puzzles
​·Mindfulness Games, for Children and Teens, Susan K. Greenland
·Mindfulness and Yoga in Recovery and Body Image  eatingdisorderrecoverypodcast.podbean.com/e/chelsea-roff-on-yoga-and-mindfulness-in-eating-disorder-recovery/
·Drumming, Play, Charades, Play-doh, Swinging, Theatre, Role Playing
·Stop, Breathe, Think Meditation App http://www.stopbreathethink.org/
​·What is Self-Regulation and Why is It So Important:  https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/what-is-self-regulation-why-is-it-so-important-0928165
​·Wildmind Meditation http://www.wildmind.org/ 

​“Freedom rings when you realize you can become what you never thought you could become.”
Richie Norton