Resources
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
CRISIS RESOURCES:
Here 24-7 (Call anytime to access Addictions, Mental Health and Crisis Services in Waterloo. http://here247.ca Phone (1-844-437-3247)
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION APPS:
BOOKS: Depression and Self-Compassion
The Mindful Way Workbook: An eight week program to free yourself from depression and emotional distress. John Teasdale
Uncovering Happiness: Overcoming depression with mindfulness and self-compassion. Elisha Goldstein
The Mindful Way through Depression : Freeing yourself from chronic unhappiness. Mark Williams
The Mindful Path to Self Compassion: Freeing yourself from destructive thoughts and emotions. Christopher Germer
Self-Compassion: Stop beating yourself up and leave insecurity behind. Kristin Neff
The Gifts of Imperfection: Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be and embrace who you are. Brene Brown
BOOKS: Anxiety
A Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Workbook for Anxiety. Bob Stahl, Forence Meleo-Meyer, Lynn Koerbel.
The Mindful Way through Anxiety: Break free from chronic worry and reclaim your life. Susan Orsillo, Lizabeth Roemer.
Calming Your Anxious Mind: How mindfulness and compassion can free you from anxiety, fear and panic. Jeffrey Brantley.
BOOKS: Chronic Pain
You are Not your Pain: Using mindfulness to relieve pain, reduce stress, and restore well-being, an eight week program. Bidyamala Burch, Danny Penman
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE RESOURCES:
The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM): Global Leader in Functional Medicine Training