Blog from the Gottman Institute; about criticism, contempt, stonewalling ad defensiveness in conflict management.

Unsure if you have depression? Want to check it out yourself first before seeking help? Here is a free self-assessment tool for checking in on your symptoms of depression.

Blogs from the Gottman Institute; world-renowned and evidence-based couples therapy framework.

The ‘Managing ADHD Worksheet’ is a valuable resource that outlines key skills that can be beneficial if you are struggling with ADHD. Each section provides insights into the importance of each skill and offers you practical tips for successful implementation. You can take proactive steps to improve your symptoms by integrating these skills into your daily routine.

Leading experts on ADHD answer questions about living with ADHD. This podcast covers a range of topics, including ADHD symptoms, work/life balance, relationships, and school. There are hundreds of episodes to explore.

CHADD’s National Resource Centre on ADHD is a leading source of information on ADHD. To use the library catalogue, simply explore keywords or new resources. This database contains thousands of articles, videos, books, and other materials that are grounded in current evidence. Explore this database to learn more about ADHD and gain practical evidence-based tools to support your life.

“Each affective or emotion state signals a basic human need and an action tendency to fulfill that need. In a fearful state, associated needs are for safety, and an action tendency to achieve that safety is through flight or self-protection. In a curious state, needs will include gaining understanding, with an action tendency of exploration, investigation, and expanding one’s horizons.”

Regret, what an awful feeling. And there’s a firm trend of trying to a live a life with #NoRegrets. But as we learn in this episode, that’s not really as evolved of a goal as it might appear on the surface.

Regret, like ALL EMOTIONS (read that again) is a carrier of a message. What is the message behind the regret and how does this awful feeling shape your life choices?

A full page description plus 2 recordings of a progressive muscle relaxation from Anxiety Canada.

“Progressive Muscle Relaxation teaches you how to relax your muscles through a two-step process. First, you systematically tense particular muscle groups in your body, such as your neck and shoulders. Next, you release the tension and notice how your muscles feel when you relax them. This exercise will help you to lower your overall tension and stress levels, and help you relax when you are feeling anxious. It can also help reduce physical problems such as stomachaches and headaches, as well as improve your sleep.”

A downloadable PDF from Therapist Aid that gives you the basic structure of a Thought Record typically used in CBT. This is a resource that you would use with your therapist to start, then take it home and fill it out when problematic thought patterns come up.

A downloadable PDF from the Beck Institute that goes over common thinking distortions and then offers questions for self-reflection. You’re given an opportunity to really question your thoughts and see what is realistic and what might not be.

“Just because you think something, doesn’t necessarily mean it’s true”

A downloadable PDF from Anxiety Canada that covers the basics of Generalized Anxiety Disorder, how to identify it within yourself and how to manage it. We like this resource because it draws attention to those subtle avoidance or safety behaviours that end up perpetuating social anxiety and urges you to begin noticing and changing them.

A downloadable PDF from Anxiety Canada that covers the basics of Generalized Anxiety Disorder, how to identify it within yourself and how to manage it. We like this resource because it covers all of those tricky thoughts and beliefs that maintain the anxiety making you believe that it’s actually helpful. Spoiler alert, it often is not!

“Chris Crust is one cool slice of pizza! But sometimes his anxiety gets in the way of the things he wants to do. Luckily, future Chris has learned how to time travel and comes back to show himself that nothing is as bad as he imagines.”

Burnout, what is it? How do you know if you have it? How do you come back from it?

If you identify with feelings of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization (being unfeeling and impersonal toward clients), low personal accomplishment, cynicism or low professional efficacy then this is the podcast for you.

A video by Therapist Aid that breaks down a simplified explanation of depression;

Symptoms of depression

Causes of depression

Treatments of depression