
Aspire Counselling and Psychology Inc.
Resources
At Aspire, we strive to provide for our clients as best as we can. We want to help clients have access to available help. Below is a list of resources that we find can be helpful. If you have a specific need, please contact us at information@aspirepsych.ca and we would be happy to help!
**Aspire Counselling and Psychology does not earn any commissions or compensation for sharing these resources on our website. The resources shared are helpful, but are not a replacement for therapy.**

Emergency Contact Numbers:
Emergency: Call 911 if in immediate danger or attend nearest emergency room
Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-387-KIDS (5437)
Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Family Violence Info Line: 780-310-1818
Sexual Assault Centre Crisis Line: 780-423-4121
Seniors Abuse Helpline: 780-454-8888
Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters: 1-866-331-3933
Support Network Distress/Suicide Prevention Line (24 hours):
780-482-HELP (4357)
Parenting and Family
Positive Parenting:
https://www.triplep-parenting.ca/alb-en/find-help/triple-p-online/
Emotion Coaching:
https://www.gottman.com/product/emotion-coaching-the-heart-of-parenting-online/
Divorce:
https://www.gottman.com/blog/divorce-is-the-most-important-story-youll-ever-tell-your-child/
Keeping Love Alive:
https://www.gottman.com/blog/new-parents-love-alive-well/
Navigating Step Family Life:
https://www.gottman.com/blog/navigating-challenges-stepfamily-life/


Resources during COVID-19:
Entertainment/Learning
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Free 7-day free trial to access Broadway plays and musicals.
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https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/75809/12-world-class-museums-you-can-visit-online
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Some of these tours will require that you download Flash Player, which is free to do.
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https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene
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Yoga videos online.
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YouTube can be an excellent place to find videos regarding exercise, meditations, music, and comedic relief.
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https://www.coursera.org/courses?query=free&page=1
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Sign up for FREE classes on a variety of subjects
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For the Kids:
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https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
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Resources for children and families.
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https://www.commonsensemedia.org/resources-for-families-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic
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Resources for children and families.
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https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/a26872864/what-to-do-when-bored/
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Various activities to do at home.
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Social Connection
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https://www.weallbelieveinyou.com/online-community
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Free support group. Disclaimer: They are not a therapeutic group and do not provide therapy.
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https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page17019.aspx - This is a service called Text4Hope being offered by Alberta Health Services.
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Connect with others!
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https://www.meetup.com/cities/ca/ab/edmonton/social/
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Find friends with similar interests near you!
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