Author: Mike Whitehouse

Free Mindfulness Course

I highly recommend this online Palouse Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course. It is 100% free, created by a fully certified MBSR instructor, and is based on the program founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. They have more than 8,000 graduates from 120 countries who have completed all the course requirements. See

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Help for Anger Management

There are ways you can get help if anger is damaging your life. Here To Help BC provides a good list of resources. Ask your physician or trained health professional about anger management courses and other helpful resources in your community.

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Mental Health Commission of Canada

A variety of accessible resources on mental health, including fact sheets, explanatory briefs, and guides tailored for older adults. Just choose “Older Adults” on the left menu to filter your results. These materials offer clear, practical information to help you better understand mental health, recognize challenges, and find support for yourself or others.

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The Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health

The Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health focuses on supporting older adults’ mental health through information, resources, professional development and clinical guidelines. External organizations for older adults and care partners These links contain information created, published or maintained by organizations independent of the CCSMH. The Coalition does not endorse, approve, certify, or control these external

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Insight Timer

This is a great, free app, that you can get on Apple and Google Play. Insight Timer offers Mental Health and Wellbeing Tips and Guides, Science and Research, Spirituality, Meditations. Most of this is free, but you can get access to more courses with the +Plus version. I have been using the free version for

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Shopping Addiction in the Digital Age

The Canadian Centre for Addictions has a great article on shopping addiction. Shopping addiction in the digital age can be overwhelming, but remember, you’re not alone. With the right support, you can regain control over your spending habits. See full story

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