Resources
Things I recommendThis page lists resources that can help you on your healing journey.
*Disclaimer: These are my personal favourites and are not a substitute for a therapeutic relationship.
CRISIS LINES YOU MAY CALL WHEN IN DISTRESS:
When you need someone to talk to.
Toronto Rape Crisis Centre/Multicultural Women Against Rape:
(416) 597-8808
Distress Centres of Greater Toronto:
(416) 408-4357
Central Intake:
(416) 338-4766
Assaulted Women’s Helpline:
(416) 863-0511
Trans Lifeline:
1-(877)-330-6366
If you are struggling with suicidal thinking, please call:
Distress Centres of Greater Toronto:
(416) 408-4357
Canada Suicide Prevention Services:
833-456-4566
LOW-COST/SLIDING SCALE THERAPY OPTIONS:
More options to help you.
Affordable Therapy Network
Gestalt Student Clinic
Hard Feelings
BOOKS I RECOMMEND:
Books to help you understand trauma better.

Gabor Mate

Bruce D. Perry

Janina Fisher

Renee Linklater

Pete Walker

Peter Levine
BOOKS I RECOMMEND:
Books to keep you company when you are sad and lonely.

Clarissa Pinkola Estes

Marcel Proust

Friedrich Nietzsche

Mesa Selimovic

Francis Weller

Danilo Kis
BOOKS I RECOMMEND:
Books to help you appreciate your body.

Linda Bacon

Roxane Gay

Cat Pausé, Jackie Wykes, Samantha Murray

Sonya Renee Taylor
BOOKS I RECOMMEND:
Books to help you enjoy sex and relationships more.

Emily Nagoski

Esther Perel

Franklin Veaux

Tristan Taormino
BOOKS I RECOMMEND:
Books to help you support communities better.

Jose Esteban Munos

Adrienne maree brown

Gregory Boyle

Robyn Maynard

Sarah Ahmed

Walter D. Mignolo
PODCAST I RECOMMEND:
Podcasts for insights and inspiration.

Tara Brach

Clarissa Pinkola Estes

Prentis Hemphill

Todd Baratz