Yes, many cities have dedicated crisis lines. For example, in the US, you can call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or 1-877-820-7444 (tel:1-877-820-7444)for the Fraser Health crisis line. For city-specific lines, check your local government or health department websites. Other resources in Canada include "Find a Help line" https://findahelpline.com/countries/ca/on/topics/abuse-domestic-violence,(https://findahelpline.com/countries/ca/on/topics/abuse-domestic-violence) which or Canada 211; https://bc.211.ca/.(https://bc.211.ca/) Another excellent resource for crisis support is focused on offering Indigenous people culturally informed mental health support: https://www.beendigen.com/programs/talk4healing/(https://www.beendigen.com/programs/talk4healing/)

Some popular mental health podcasts include 'The Happiness Lab,' 'Therapy Chat,' and 'Unlocking Us with Brené Brown.' These podcasts provide insights, tips, and stories to support mental well-being. Others I like to personally listen to are "Practicing Human" with Cory Muscara, "Huberman Lab" with Andrew Huberman and "The Minimalists Podcast".

There are various free mental health resources available, including online therapy platforms, community support groups, and mental health apps. Some excellent free resources are Rhodes Wellness College: https://rhodescounselling.ca/,(https://rhodescounselling.ca/) which offers free virtual counselling to Canadian residents or if you are a student, look at your local college Student Services page to see if you quality for free counselling through your school. Lastly, if you are struggling with your mental health as the result of a crime, consider the Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) in B.C., offered through the Provincial government: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/bcs-criminal-justice-system/if-you-are-a-victim-of-a-crime/victim-of-crime/financial-assistance-benefits(https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/criminal-justice/bcs-criminal-justice-system/if-you-are-a-victim-of-a-crime/victim-of-crime/financial-assistance-benefits) Lastly, I recommend checking out the Kutenai Art therapy clinic for free virtual art therapy sessions https://www.kutenaiarttherapy.com/blog/announcing-inner-compass?rq=clinic(https://www.kutenaiarttherapy.com/blog/announcing-inner-compass?rq=clinic)

To learn about IFS, you can explore resources like the book 'Internal Family Systems Therapy' or 'No Bad Parts' by Richard C. Schwartz, online courses (like IFS Circle through IFSI), and workshops offered by IFS practitioners (I offer one on occasion). Some Youtube channels such as Dr. Tori Old's channel provide excellent summaries of the IFS process. Link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNA5qTTxFFA&t=1s(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNA5qTTxFFA&t=1s) If your still struggling, try out a guided meditation, links to various free options are available on this website. Navigate to the Home page and select "Self-Care Centre". Still struggling to find the right tool? I highly recommend trying out the offical IFS Institute's IFS Workbook: https://ifs-institute.com/internal-family-systems-workbook(https://ifs-institute.com/internal-family-systems-workbook)

This is an important distinction to make, because the short answer is that they can feel somewhat similar but are very different in terms of the approach applied by the professional. If you are working with a certified, professional Life Coach you should expect: 1. Goal Setting/Belief explorations 2. A highly structured session 3. Present or future-focused 4. Solution-focused approach 5. Professionalism and boundary setting If you are seeking therapy with a Professional Counsellor, you should expect: 1. A minimum 2-3 Intake/assessment sessions 2. Informed consent form(s) 3. A highly trauma informed approach 4. Professionalism and boundary setting 5. Processing of Trauma with therapeutic modalities These are some basic comparisons and aren't all encompassing of the limits to scope of practice both professions should be wary of. Not every coach or counsellor is a good fit for each client and their individual needs.