Category: Anger management

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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Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)

I have over the years, had some parents who struggle with an unruly child. It can be difficult to see what is the best approach. Is it something unstoppable, or is it something that can be fixed? If so, what path should you take? I found this publication recently on Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD): Symptoms,

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Resources @ local libraries

There are several audiobooks you can get from your local library. You can apply for a Halifax Public Library card online without visiting a branch, and you can immediately start reading, watching, and learning from their catalogue.

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Mindfulness with Jon Kabat Zinn

If you are struggling with any behaviour or thoughts you don’t want to have, trying Mindfulness meditation may help you alleviate some of your stress. I am including two links in this post for teachings by Jon Kabat Zinn. The first link is an introduction to mindfulness for beginners. It is one hour long and

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New online mental health platform

Nova Scotia Health has now opened up its online mental health platform to anyone in the province over 16 years of age. Here is an article on the service. Feel welcome to use this free service to reach out and get help. The service is called Togetherall and can be accessed directly from this link.

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