Resource Nook
Welcome to The Nook
Here you’ll find some of my go-to and highly recommended resources, book recommendations and referral sources.
REFERRAL LIST
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CMHA Halton: 1-877-825-9011
Distress Centre Halton
Oakville: 905-849-4541
Burlington: 905-681-1488
Milton: 905-877-1211
Kids Help Phone
Text CONNECT to 686868
1-800-668-6868
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Addictions/Substance Abuse:
Autism-related assessment and/or treatment:
Gender & Sexual Identity:
Central Toronto Youth Services
In-home behavioural support:
Occupational Therapy:
Operational Stress:
Walk-in Clinics:
Book Recommendations
Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain, by Daniel Siegel
What to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work, by Adele Lafrance & Ashley Miller
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind, by Daniel Siegel
Running on Empty, by Jonice Webb
Smart but Scattered for Kids, Teens, and Adults by Dawson & Guare
Handouts and Resources
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Tips and strategies to help you or your child understand and cope with anxiety through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Emotion-Focused Family Therapy
EFFT is a treatment model designed to empower parents and caregivers to take on an active role in their loved one's mental health and wellness.
Mindfulness and Relaxation for Kids
Mindfulness tips and tricks to help your kids create healthy relaxation habits.
Navigating Grief
Strategies to help your kids deal with death, dying, and illness.
Sexualized Behaviour in Children
When to know it’s a problem and what to do about it.