Resources
A handful of the books, people, and tools I often find myself pointing clients toward. Think of them as starting points for curiosity rather than homework — and know that none of them are a substitute for therapy or real support. If you're in crisis, please skip to the bottom of the page.
A clear, practical guide to emotional intelligence — how learning to name what we feel is the first step to working with our emotions instead of being run by them.
A warm, embodied look at reconnecting with the body and its signals — especially helpful if you tend to live up in your head.
The most accessible book I know on boundaries — what they are, why they're so hard, and how to actually start setting them.
Maté's exploration of how chronic stress and swallowed emotion show up in the body — powerful reading for anyone who over-functions and puts their own needs last.
A deeply humane look at addiction as rooted in pain and disconnection rather than weakness — compassionate and perspective-shifting.
Maté's developmental take on ADHD, tracing attention and restlessness back to early environment and stress — a different lens than the usual.
People worth following, depending on what you're working through.
Dr. Kirk Honda speaks on a wide range of mental-health topics — highly credible, easy to listen to, and engaged with current cultural conversations.
Covers healthy body image, existential questions, and recovery from spiritual abuse — thoughtful and grounded. (She also wrote The Wisdom of Your Body, above.)
The resources on this page are for reflection, not for emergencies. If you're in distress or thinking about harming yourself, please reach out right away — help is available any time.
Fraser Health Crisis Line: 604.951.8855 or toll-free 1.877.820.7444 — more info
9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline: call or text 988, any time, anywhere in Canada
In an emergency: call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room