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Counselling Resources
Below is an archive of Dr. Anderson's favorite resources educating and supporting individuals mental health as well as related articles.
My Favourites...
These are resources I have gone back to time and time again and directly or indirectly inform my counselling work.
Websites
This Way Up is a trusted Australian provider of evidence-based, internet-delivered Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT) programs. Check your levels of stress, anxiety, and depression to see which courses might help with an anonymous online Take-a-Test Tool here.
Comprehensive collection of client workbooks, well developed, easy to read and and use on anxiety, assertiveness, bi-polar, body dysmorphia, disordered eating, health anxiety, panic, perfectionism, procrastination, self-compassion, self-esteem, sleep, social anxiety, tolerating distress (read anger and other intense emotions), and worry and rumination.
Audio
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
What I like to call good old fashioned mindfulness. I recommend using this twice a day for the first two weeks, once in the morning and once in the evening for the first two weeks and then daily after to provide an overall, increased sense of calm and relaxation. Listen to all the tracks the first time. After, starting on track two works. The link is to the Spotify version. This can also be found on iTunes, Amazon etc.
"Just Breathe"
Anger in elementary School kids; how it affects their brains; and how mindfulness can help.
"Release"
Stress & anxiety in middle schoolers in their own words with a quick lesson in mindfulness.
Apps
Buddhify
A colorful (joyful) app that helps add some quiet and calm to busy days and multi-tasking without having to add another separate "event" to the day.
Books
Beyond Blame
By Dr. Carl Alasko
This book challenges the core of how we communicate when we want someone to change their behavior (partners, parents, children, employees etc.). It describes a crushing, blaming behavior that is so common we all believe it is normal and an appropriate way to communicate. The book offers easily accessible options to communicate in non-blaming and shaming ways.
How To Be An Adult In Relationships
By David Richo
This author puts forth five 'A's' of a healthy relationship attention, acceptance, appreciation, affection, and allowing.
Articles
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Understanding the Mental Health & Social Impact of the Coronavirus: Finding the Middle Path, Blog Article, February 2020
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“I love watching you play!”, Singapore American Newspaper, June-July 2016
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Technology Use and Keystone Habits!, Canadian International School, May 2015
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Children’s Allowances—Why? When? How? And How Much?, Singapore American Newspaper, March 2015
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Building a Parent Community, Singapore American Newspaper, May 2014
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Youth’s Computers Belong in Public Space, Singapore American Newspaper, 2013
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Meeee! Miiiiiine! Nooooow!, Singapore American Newspaper, May 2012
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Teen Tone & Babies First Words, Singapore American Newspaper, 2011
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Meanest Parent on the Block: Values Based Parenting, Singapore American Newspaper, May 2011
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Resilience, Flexibility, the Ability to Bounce Back?, Singapore American Newspaper, 2011
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It’s All About Me, Isn’t It?, Singapore American Newspaper, October 2010
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Loving Yourself – What does that have to do with Valentines Day?, Singapore American Newspaper, February 2010
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Raising Children With a Sense of Entitlement: Asset or Liability, Singapore American Newspaper, 2009
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What does chocolate have to do with willpower?, Singapore American Newspaper, December 2009
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Problem-Solving With Your Child/Teen, Singapore American Newspaper, 2008
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Gaming—A Parent’s Response, Singapore American Newspaper, 2008
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What about the employee? The Missing Link Business Continuity Management, Singapore American Newspaper, November 2008