Ontario Shores Resources
Community Services / Groups
- Durham Rape Crisis Centre (905) 668-9200
Located in Whitby. Offers groups and individual support for present and/or past sexual violence/trauma/abuse. Self referral. - Sexual Abuse Survivor's Group - Guelph
- Athena's Sexual Assault Counselling and Advocacy Centre
- Kenora Sexual Assault Centre
- Thunder Bay Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse Counselling and Crisis Centre
- Denise House
Trauma and Stressor Related PTSD Apps
PTSD Coach Canada
Free
Available on: iOS | Android
Supplies information and self-help tools that aid individuals to learn about and manage symptoms after trauma. Also includes direct links to support.
Websites
- Trauma Recovery
A website on trauma recovery with funding and support from the Province of Manitoba. “This website is not therapy or intended to be a replacement for therapy or professional counselling services. . . The information in this website might help you prepare for therapy or even compliment therapy in which you are already participating.” - Coming Back Home
- Carolyn Spring
- Boots On The Ground
A website that provides peer support, and resources for first responders.
Videos
- The Healing Journey (by Me Too)
- The three secrets of resilient people - Lucy Hone
- DBT Videos By Module
Books
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy For Dummies
- Life After Trauma: A Workbook for Healing by Dena Rosenbloom and Mary Beth Williams
- The Post-Traumatic Distress Source Book.
Podcasts
- Carolyn Spring
- Other People’s Problems
- Carolyn talks about recovery:
Podcast #12: What does Recovery from Trauma Look Like?
Podcast #2: Recovery is Possible - The Mental Illness Happy Hour- Paul Gilmartin
The show is geared towards anyone interested in mental health education, Gilmartin’s hope is for his podcast to be a place for people to connect, smile and feel the return of hope
iTunes Podcasts
Betrayal Trauma Recovery
- How to Heal The Trauma From Sexual Abuse
- Surviving the Holidays When You’re in Trauma
- Self-Care: Surviving In The Wilderness of Abuse
- How Betrayal Trauma Recovery Group Saved My Life
- The Secret To A Happy, Healthy Life
- The Healing Power In Saying “Me- Too”
Where Should We Begin: Esther Perel- Couple Therapist
- Love Link: Signe Simon and Simone Humphrey
- Road to Resilience: Mount Sinai Health System
- The Empowered Women- Self- Love
- Affirmation Pod- Josie Ong
Soothing affirmations infused with self-love!
Spotify Podcasts
- Ten Percent Happier: Dan Harris
Online Podcasts
- What a Body Remembers - Karen Stefano
- How to Disagree - Oren Jay Sofe
- Sexism PTSD & The Body - Elizabeth Menzel
- Judging Our Feelings - Dr. Susan David
Stitcher Podcasts
- Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
Offers mental health resources and advice for both personal and professional development for African American women and beyond. - Code Switch
Hosted by a slew of journalists from diverse backgrounds who know exactly what it’s like to need an ally - The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos
