Welcome to Counselling with Margaret Russ’ Resource Corner
Useful Links & Associations
- Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS) – Canada's national body for reproductive health and ethics.
- American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) – U.S. guidelines and education on reproductive medicine.
- European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) – European reproductive health standards and ethics.
- Fertility Matters Canada – Canadian nonprofit offering education, advocacy, and peer support.
- IVF.ca – Canadian fertility forums, tools, and community support.
- Ask Lenore – Induced lactation and adoptive breastfeeding protocols.
- Conceivable Dreams – Ontario-based advocacy for accessible fertility care.
Third Party Reproduction
Books for Intended Parents, Egg Donors & Gestational Carriers
Websites
Ontario-Based Support Groups
Older Parents
2SLGBTQ+ Families
Note: Many resources here overlap with donor conception and surrogacy.
Medical Conditions & Infertility
Support for:
Resources:
Coping After Fertility Treatments
Post-Birth Support
Counselling with Margaret Russ – Mental Health & Wellness Resource Corner
This curated collection supports individuals, couples, parents, and youth navigating mental health, relationships, lifestyle, and personal growth. Resources are grouped by theme, with Canadian and global tools selected for quality and accessibility.
Individual & Couples Counselling
Websites & Associations
- Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) – National body for registered counsellors and psychotherapists.
- CAMH Couples Counselling Guide (PDF) – Overview of couples therapy options.
- Gottman Institute Resources – Evidence-based tools for relationship health.
- Psychology Today – Canada – Articles, and relationship advice.
Book Recommendations
| Title | Author | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work | John Gottman | Practical tools to strengthen relationships based on decades of research. |
| Hold Me Tight | Dr. Sue Johnson | Emotionally focused therapy for deeper connection. |
| Attached | Amir Levine & Rachel Heller | Explores how attachment styles shape relationships. |
| Atlas of the Heart | Brené Brown | Maps the language of human emotion and connection. |
| The Gifts of Imperfection | Brené Brown | Encourages wholehearted living through vulnerability and self-compassion. |
Stress, Wellness & Lifestyle
Websites
Book Recommendations
| Title | Author | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Body Keeps the Score | Bessel van der Kolk | Explores how trauma reshapes the body and mind. |
| Radical Acceptance | Tara Brach | Combines mindfulness and self-compassion for healing. |
| How to Do the Work | Dr. Nicole LePera | A holistic guide to self-healing and emotional wellness. |
| The Mind-Gut Connection | Dr. Emeran Mayer | Explains how gut health influences mental health. |
| Forgive for Good | Dr. Fred Luskin | Science-based strategies for letting go of resentment. |
Teens, Parents & School Mental Health
Websites
- School Mental Health Ontario (SMHO) – Resources on stress, gaming, bullying, and more.
- CDSBEO Mental Health Resources
- By Your Side Parent Hub
- Kids Help Phone – 24/7 support for youth across Canada.
- Common Sense Media – Reviews and advice on screen time, gaming, and social media.
- CAMH Youth Mental Health
Top Mental Health & Wellness Podcasts
| Podcast | Host | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Diary of a CEO | Steven Bartlett | Mental health, success, relationships. |
| The Happiness Lab | Dr. Laurie Santos | Science of happiness |
| Therapy Chat | Laura Reagan | Trauma, healing, relationships |
| The Mel Robbins Podcast | Mel Robbins | Motivation, anxiety, habits |
| Feel Better, Live More | Dr. Rangan Chatterjee | Lifestyle medicine |
| Unlocking Us | Brené Brown | Vulnerability, connection |
| The Mindful Kind | Rachael Kable | Mindfulness and stress |
| Ten Percent Happier | Dan Harris | Meditation and mental clarity |
| The Mental Illness Happy Hour | Paul Gilmartin | Personal stories and healing |
| On Purpose | Jay Shetty | Purpose, relationships, growth |
| The Psychology Podcast | Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman | Human potential |
| Where Should We Begin? | Esther Perel | Couples therapy |
| Feelings & Other F Words | Dr. Daryl Appleton | Emotional intelligence |
| Life Kit | NPR | Practical wellness advice |
| The Anxious Achiever | Morra Aarons-Mele | Mental health at work |
