Resources
The following may be of use to you, your clients, and your practice. If you have suggestions for other resources, please let me know!
Mental Health Resources for Grief, Motherhood, IFS, Parenting & Trauma
Perinatal Mental Health
Evidence-based resources for understanding mood changes in pregnancy and postpartum, including postpartum depression, anxiety, birth trauma, and emotional changes related to early parenthood.
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Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Collaborative: https://cpmhc.ca/
Canadian Perinatal Mental Health Training: https://www.canadianperinatalmentalhealthtrainings.com/
Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/
Pacific Postpartum Support Society (Vancouver, BC): https://postpartum.org/
Perinatal Loss & Grief
Compassionate guides for navigating pregnancy loss, miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss. These materials support both parents and professionals working with bereaved families.
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Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.net/get-help/loss-grief-in-pregnancy-postpartum/.
The Joyful Morning Podcast: https://www.themorning.com/listen
‘Ask Me His Name’ Book by Elle Wright
‘Still: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Motherhood’ by Emma Hansen
‘A Grace Disguised: How the Soul Grows through Loss’ by Jerry Sittser
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Articles, podcasts, and books introducing IFS therapy — a gentle, evidence-based approach for understanding your inner emotional world and building self-compassion.
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Souls and Hearts: Catholic Psychological Resources: https://www.soulsandhearts.com/
The IFS Institute: https://ifs-institute.com/
The One Inside Podcast: https://theoneinside.libsyn.com/
Parenting
Resources that explore attachment, co-regulation, child development, and nurturing emotional resilience in your family. Helpful for parents navigating big feelings, behavioural struggles, or relational stress.
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Dr Becky @ Good Inside: https://www.goodinside.com/
Children
Tools and information to support children experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, grief, or challenges in school or relationships. Includes child-friendly psychoeducation and caregiver supports.
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‘The Whole Brain Child’ book by Dr Dan Siegel
‘No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind’ Book by Dr Dan Siegel
Inside Out (The Movie) 1 and 2
Relationships
Guides for improving communication, understanding attachment patterns, navigating conflict, and strengthening emotional connection in romantic, family, or faith-based relationships.
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‘Hold Me Tight’ Book by Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/books/
‘Boundaries’ Book by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
‘The Five Love Languages’ Book by Gary Chapman
Neuroscience of Trauma
Accessible explanations of how trauma impacts the brain and nervous system, along with regulation strategies to support healing, safety, and resilience.
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Dr. Dan Siegel: https://drdansiegel.com/
Bessel Van Der Kolk: https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/