Mental Health Resources & Information

When Asking a Friend Is Just Not Enough

I hope you find this information helpful for yourself and your loved ones. It is available to you in Canada. Please share with your family and friends, and let me know how you are doing.

I send you love and light, blessings and hugs.

You are not alone on this journey.

Yours truly,

Dana

organizations

Call Alberta's 24-hour Mental Health Help Line at 1-877-303-2642 for confidential information and referrals.
1-866-408-5465, toll-free from anywhere in Alberta.
Distress Centre crisis line at 403-266-HELP (4357).
Affordable therapy at https://www.betterhelp.com/
Distress Centre Calgary: https://www.distresscentre.com/
Canadian Mental Health Association: https://cmha.calgary.ab.ca/
Calgary Counselling Centre: https://calgarycounselling.com/

movies

Sylvia (2003)
The Hours (2002)
Rain Man (1988)
Brain On Fire (2016)
A Beautiful Mind (2001)
I Am Sam (2001)
Good Will Hunting (1997)
Temple Grandin (2010)
Still Alice (2014)
As Good As It Gets (1997)

grieving journey

Everyone grieves at their own pace and there is no limit to ways and time for grief.

I tried different outlets to help me, including personal therapy, energy therapy, reading, watching movies, meditation, etc. They all come to one value - to be kind to yourself. If you need to cry, please cry. I cried and will cry as much and as long as I need to because this is what I need.

Here are some of the things that helped me on my journey (besides the support of my own family and friends):

*Professional therapy

* Book "The Wilderness of Suicide Grief: Finding Your Way." By Alan Wolfelt.

* Book "The Language of Loss. Poetry and Prose for Grieving and Celebrating the Love of Your Life." Edited by Barbara Abercrombie.

* Kari Browning at https://newrenaissance.us/

* Meditation with Boho Beautiful Meditation at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb09q0R7gAwQ3ou1lUWZcJZEtgNeoJNJf

* Affirmations

* Self-help podcasts (Katie Byron, Brene Brown, Brooke Castillo, etc.)

* Nature walks and hikes

* Bath and Sauna

* Aromatherapy and candles

* Massage/SPA

* Music

* Creativity and writing

* Sleep and naps

* Playing with a pet

* Cuddling and playing board games with my kids

* Ashwagandha capsules

* Herbal tea

* Fresh cut flowers in my favorite vase

Please share with me what helped or helping you on your grieving journey.

HUGS,