Resources
Here are some resources that I have found helpful in my own learning. I hope you will find them useful too. Feel free to let me know if you have resources you think might belong here!
The Green Bottle Guide to Sliding Scale Pricing
A helpful guide to determining where you are on the sliding scale, designed by Alexis J. Cunningfolk. You can read more at their website too.
Trauma and the Nervous System
This excellent video describing “Trauma and the Nervous System” provides insight into how trauma is an experience, not an event…and we can learn to regulate.
Polyvagal Theory Made Simple
A great description of Steven Porges' Polyvagal Therory, which helps us better understand our nervous system responses and how to work with, not against, them.
Turn off Anxiety in Your Nervous System
Four ways to turn on your parasympathetic response and reduce anxiety from Emma McAdam, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist,
BC Children's Hospital Gender Clinic Resources
This wonderful interactive resource provides an extensive list of resources for families of gender creative kids
Gender Spectrum
This US-based organization has a mission "to create a gender-inclusive world for all children and youth." Their site offers a wealth of information and resources.
TransCare BC
Resources for Parents
A ReThink of the Way We Drink
Information and resources to help explore your drinking.
Polyamory and Emotional Literacy
A short TedX talk on polyamory, emotional literacy and the benefits they can bring to society.