Some of my Favourite Low / No-Cost Resources:
I am a bibliophile. And according to StrengthsFinder, my highest strength is Input. That means I collect and gather resources – and I love to share them! Please consider borrowing from the library or buying from independent bookstores.
- Deb Dana: her book Anchored is an accessible resource for learning practices to support polyvagal awareness.
- Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski
- Almost Everything: Notes on Hope by Anne Lamott
- Nedra Tawwab – Hers was the first Instagram page I felt I could legitimately encourage people to follow regularly for their wellness. Check out her book Set Boundaries, Find Peace.
- Resilience by Linda Graham
- Writing Your Way by Renee Hartlieb
- How We Feel app for tracking emotions
- Irene Lyon.com – free resources, classes and programs on all things to do with nervous system regulation.
- Speaking Grief
- Curable app for Chronic Pain
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Thrive: FREE Mental Health Clinic at Our Health Centre, Chester: 50-minute sessions every Tuesday from 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm. In-person, phone, or virtual appointments are available. Call Cindy at 902-273-2283 anytime after 2 pm on Tuesdays to book an appointment.
Need Help Now?
If you or someone you know is in crisis with suicidal thinking, please call or text 988 for immediate support, available 24/7.
For 24/7 help in accessing community supports, call 211, available 24/7. Or connect in other ways at www.ns.211.ca
The Nova Scotia Mental Health and Addictions Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 1-888-429-8167