Mental Health Information

09/11/2026

Are you interested in Mental Health First Aid? Comment MHFA below. There are 2 courses - Essentials and Certificate. As an MHFA faciliator I teach both courses online and in person. Happy heart and good health comes with mental wellness!

09/08/2026

New! Couples interactive Tookit.


Free!
https://couples-connection-toolkit.lindyfors.chatgpt.site/

Slow the pattern. Find each other again.

Practical tools for partners who want calmer conversations, clearer requests, meaningful repair, and more intentional connection.

Topics Include: Pause & regulate -Our conflict cycle -
Speak & listen - Needs & requests - Repair & reconnect
Our relationship plan - Safety & support

Looking for more support? Type Couples in the comments, or connect at: https://www.lindycounsellingservices.ca

An interactive couples communication and connection toolkit from Lindy Counselling Services.

09/04/2026

NEW FREE INTERACTIVE RESOURCE FOR Grief & Loss for TEENS

Grief does not follow a straight line—and teenagers may not always have the words to explain what they are feeling.

The Teen Grief & Coping Toolkit from Lindy Counselling Services offers a private, self-paced space where teens can:

Explore different experiences of grief and loss, try practical grounding and coping strategies, and create and download a personal coping and support plan.

Parents, caregivers, educators and helping professionals are welcome to share this resource.

👉 Access the free toolkit here: https://teen-grief-coping.lindyfors.chatgpt.site/

08/24/2026

SAVE THE DATE - CALGARY ALBERTA
Sober Runway fashion show to support individuals on recovery. The annual event is Sep 26 Sat MT 1-4pm.

06/22/2026

It's not too late.. come to the FREE workshop tomorrow at 4pm MST.
DM me or sign up through Eventbrite.
Let's get creative!

FREE! 4:00PM-5:30PM MST
Sign up through Eventbrite
REGISTER here: https://shorturl.at/lqOq7
OR
DM me for the link.

Items to bring to this hands-on workshop: paper, pencils, paint or food colouring, tin foil, small very randon items (coins, rice, paper clip), other colour-making (pencil crayons, markers), tinfoil

06/19/2026

FREE! 4:00PM-5:30PM MST
Sign up through Eventbrite
REGISTER here: https://shorturl.at/lqOq7
OR
DM me for the link.

Items to bring to this hands-on workshop: paper, pencils, paint or food colouring, tin foil, small very randon items (coins, rice, paper clip), other colour-making (pencil crayons, markers), tinfoil

06/06/2026

I was wondering if anyone else has ever had this thought: "If only I could have a personal assistant… or a cleaner… (and maybe a small army!), then I could finally create the vision of order I have in my head."

This idea, that at some point almost every adult with ADHD has had this thought, can often be closely followed by: "And maybe a professional organizer." Or "Someone to sort me and my space." And even, "Someone who follows me around putting things back where they belong." And sometimes, someone who says, 'Hey… remember the thing you were about to forget?'"

Honestly, it's not a ridiculous thought. What many people are expressing in those moments is not laziness. It is not a lack of motivation. It is often an executive functioning challenge. Executive functions are the brain's management system. They help us initiate tasks, prioritize information, sustain attention, organize materials, regulate emotions, estimate time, switch between activities, and remember what we intended to do in the first place.

When those systems aren't working, everyone can relate to the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing. It might be as a result of neurodivergence, trauma, depression, stress, grief, aging, medication, etc. but the common factor is an overwhelm that results in self-recrimination, maladaptive self-care, low self-esteem, and dysregulation. In classsrooms it is seen as acting out, passiveness, agression, elopement, and disengagement.

So the idea that there is an external solution isn't far-fetched afterall. Looking at the external supports and strategies that can help are key. Tech can play a big role through calendars, reminders, scheduled emails, timers, alarms and scheduling or task apps. In the home or classroom, visual reminders, breaking steps into manageable parts, coaching, simplified routines, simplified expectations, identifying transitions, environmental modifications. Changing the narrative about yourself is also empowering and can free the mental load some people carry.

No one strategy necessarily eliminates executive functioning challenges, but each one can significantly reduce the cognitive load required to manage everyday life. The good news is that executive functioning is not an all-or-nothing skill set. In fact, understanding where you need support is often the first step toward creating a life that works with your brain rather than constantly fighting against it. The goal is to build systems that help you succeed as yourself.

05/14/2026

Resources to promote mental health. .org

Designed to support educators, the edHub is a vetted collection of resources that bring Jack.org’s mental health promotion programming into the classroom.

05/14/2026

Effective parenting relies heavily on the neurobiology of connection, where your internal state directly influences a child's emotional development.

Children’s brains prioritize non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions and vocal tone, to assess safety through a process called neuroception. Central to this interaction are mirror neurons, which allow children to instinctively reflect and internalize the emotions modeled by adults.

By practicing emotional self-regulation, parents can utilize co-regulation strategies to soothe a distressed child and foster empathy. Ultimately, maintaining a calm and consistent presence acts as a powerful tool for healthy brain signaling and behavioral growth.

05/09/2026

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