Practicing coping skills and utilizing resources in addition to therapy is instrumental to your healing journey. To further support your self-growth and wellness, I invite you to explore my collection of FREE worksheets, printables, self-help guides, and other valuable resources. These tools can be added to your toolbox and serve as valuable assets in your ongoing journey toward personal growth and well-being.
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Mental Health & Wellness Podcasts
Books for Parents
- Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself – Kristen Neff
- Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers – Karen Kleiman
- And Baby Makes Three: The Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives
– John Gottman, PhD and Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD - Beyond Beautiful: A Practical Guide to Being Happy, Confident, and You in a Looks-Obsessed World – Anuschka Rees
- The Miscarriage Map: What to Expect When You Are No Longer Expecting – Sunita Osborn
- Heal Your Birth Story: Releasing the Unexpected – Maureen Campion
- The Pregnancy And Postpartum Anxiety Workbook: Practical Skills to Help You Overcome Anxiety, Worry, Panic Attacks, Obsessions, and Compulsions – Pamela S. Wiegartz + Kevin L. Gyoerkoe
- Brainstorm – Daniel Siegel
- The Postpartum Husband: Practical Solutions for Living with Postpartum Depression – Karen Kleiman
- Stepcoupling – Susan Wisdom + Jennifer Green
- Stepmotherhood – Cherie Burns
- The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who you Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are – Brené Brown
- Postpartum Depression And Anxiety: A Self-Help Guide for Mothers – Pacific Postpartum Support Society
- The Highly Sensitive Child: Helping Our Children Thrive When The World Overwhelms Them – Elaine Aron, PhD
- Body Full of Stars: Female Rage and My Passage Into Motherhood – Molly Caro May
- The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did) – By Philippa Perry
- Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself – Kristen Neff
- Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts: A Healing Guide to the Secret Fears of New Mothers – Karen Kleiman
- And Baby Makes Three: The Six-Step Plan for Preserving Marital Intimacy and Rekindling Romance After Baby Arrives
– John Gottman, PhD and Julie Schwartz Gottman, PhD - Beyond Beautiful: A Practical Guide to Being Happy, Confident, and You in a Looks-Obsessed World – Anuschka Rees
- The Miscarriage Map: What to Expect When You Are No Longer Expecting – Sunita Osborn
- Heal Your Birth Story: Releasing the Unexpected – Maureen Campion
- The Pregnancy And Postpartum Anxiety Workbook: Practical Skills to Help You Overcome Anxiety, Worry, Panic Attacks, Obsessions, and Compulsions – Pamela S. Wiegartz + Kevin L. Gyoerkoe
- Brainstorm – Daniel Siegel
- The Postpartum Husband: Practical Solutions for Living with Postpartum Depression – Karen Kleiman
- Stepcoupling – Susan Wisdom + Jennifer Green
- Stepmotherhood – Cherie Burns
- The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who you Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are – Brené Brown
- Postpartum Depression And Anxiety: A Self-Help Guide for Mothers – Pacific Postpartum Support Society
- The Highly Sensitive Child: Helping Our Children Thrive When The World Overwhelms Them – Elaine Aron, PhD
- Body Full of Stars: Female Rage and My Passage Into Motherhood – Molly Caro May
- The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did) – By Philippa Perry
Helpful Organizations
Postpartum Support International
You don’t need to struggle alone! Postpartum Support International has accessible resources including information, support groups so that parents and parents-to-be don’t have to suffer in silence.
Helpline: 1-800-944-4773
Canadian Perinatal Mental Health
So many women suffer during pregnancy or in the period after the baby arrives. This is the call-to-action for the Canadian government to ensure support systems are in place and accessible.
Canada Suicide Prevention Services
If you’re thinking about suicide or self-harm, or know someone who might be, this number is in place to provide help.
Helpline: 1-833-456-4566
Anxiety Canada
Your resource for all things anxiety. Outlining symptoms and how it may impact you in your life, plus tools to help you in those anxious moments.
Mindfulness
For an introduction to mindfulness, check out this great resource.
Self Compassion
This is a great site to introduce the concept of self compassion paired with mindfulness. It includes tips and exercises to get started and various guided practices. Learn how to show yourself kindness and befriend yourself.
The Gottman Institute
Relationships can go through a lot of changes during the transition into parenthood and throughout the parenting stages. It’s okay if you need help approaching this new terrain. This is an excellent resource to help navigate the changes you are experiencing as a couple during this phase of life.
free Printables & Worksheets
If you’re seeking resources to enhance your mental health and well-being, we invite you to explore our selection of free worksheets. These valuable resources offer practical tips and techniques to overcome and effectively cope with a range of mental health challenges. Take a moment to delve into these worksheets, and empower yourself with the knowledge and tools to improve your overall well-being.
