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This page provides links to various online marriage resources, including other websites that feature free articles and quizzes on building a strong marriage. There are also links to additional Calgary counselling resources, community agencies, referral services, and links to websites of some of the major professional organizations in marriage and family therapy and psychology.
If you would like your organization to be included on this page, please send me your information here.
Marriage Resources
Smart Marriages
The Coalition for Marriage, Family, and Couples Education, LLC. Dedicated to making marriage education accessible to the public, particularly research findings on building strong marriages and families. An excellent website filled with free articles and resources.
Utah Marriage
Don't be put off by the title. This isn't just about marriage in Utah. I include this site because of its full library of free articles on strengthening marriage. Articles are grouped into categories such as:
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Dating and marriage preparation |
Suggestions to help marriage succeed
Things to consider before you divorce
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10 Rules for Constructive Conflict
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10 Ways to Daily Improve ...
Can We Talk? ...
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Learning Languages of Love in Marriage
The Gottman Institute
Official website for Dr. John Gottman. Geared toward providing workshops and education tools for couples as well as training for professionals.
Marriage Builders
An excellent and comprehensive website by Dr. Willard Harley, author of His Needs, Her Needs. Read a number of excellent articles on infidelity, emotional needs, and conflict.
The Intimate Couple
A great website by Jim and Carrie Gordon, from Ontario, Canada, devoted to helping couples enhance their emotional, sexual, and spiritual intimacy.
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Other Helpful Websites
Topic: Depression
National Institute of Mental Health
An informative site on the topic of depression produced by the NIMH. Includes signs and symptoms, treatment options, depression in men, depression in women, and information about medications.
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Clinical Update on Depression
A brochure produced by the AAMFT providing information on depression.
Self-Help-Mental-Health-Depression.Com
An engaging, personalized website written by someone who has battled depression.
Disclaimer: Listing of external websites on this page does not imply full endorsement of the site or its content. Online users of information must use their own judgment when evaluating the merits of a site.
Calgary Area Resources
Psychologysbest.ca
When I first began promoting my practice, I started my web presence on this site, thanks to my colleague Dr. Brian Zelt, who developed it. You'll find profiles on several other psychologists in the city as well as links to community resources and book recommendations.
Calgary Distress Centre
24-hour crisis intervention and support services free to the public
Parent Support Association of Calgary
Supports families experiencing parent-youth conflict through education, community self help groups and peer support
Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC)
An agency of the Government of Alberta providing information, prevention and treatment services to help Albertans with alcohol, other drug and gambling problems
Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (AADAC) for Youth & Parents
An excellent source of information and support for youth and their parents
Al-Anon and Alateen
Hope and help for family and friends of alcoholics
1835 House Recovery Acres
An excellent and affordable treatment centre operating in southwest Calgary, offering in-patient and day treatment programs for alcohol and chemical addictions.
Calgary Women's Shelter
A non-profit organization providing emergency shelter for women and children escaping domestic violence
YWCA Family Violence Prevention Centre - Sherrif King Home
Serves women, children, and men who have witnessed, experienced or have been abusive in an intimate relationship. Offers counselling for children as well as gender-specific group counselling and short-term individual counselling for adults.
Calgary Counselling Centre
A non profit organization committed to providing compassionate, professional, and affordable counselling services to Calgarians.
Also offers group programs such as:
Family Violence Programs | Group Program for Aggressive Youth
Managing Depression for Adolescents
Calgary Eating Disorder Program
Specialized services designed to meet the needs of Albertans with eating disorders
Calgary Health Region Grief Support Program
A safe, supportive healing environment for bereaved individuals to process their grief in a meaningful way
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Referral Services
Therapist Locator
Sponsored by the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, this online referral directory assists consumers in Canada and the U.S. to locate a marriage and family therapist in their area. In the U.S. you can search by city/state, zip code or last name. In Canada, searches are by city/province or last name only.
PAA Referral Service
Referral service available to Albertans sponsored by the Psychologists' Association of Alberta. You can specify search criteria according to city, region of city, problem area (i.e. depression, anxiety, etc.), population served (i.e. couples, adolescents, etc.), religious affiliation, treatment approach, language spoken, and gender. A powerful tool.
The National Registry of Marriage Friendly Therapists
A registry that links couples to the most highly qualified marriage therapists in their area. The requirements for being listed on the registry include extensive training and experience in marriage and couples therapy, a high value placed on marriage and life-long commitment, and dedication to helping marriages succeed if at all possible. Only available in the United States.
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Professional Organizations
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
The national association for marriage and family therapists in both Canada and the U.S. On this site you'll find clinical updates for consumers on over fourty family problem areas, such as marital distress, depression, and the effects of divorce on children. You'll also find a therapist locator which you can use to locate a marriage and family therapist near you.
College of Alberta Psychologists
The provincial body that regulates the profession of psychology in Alberta. The place for visitors to find information about ethics and legislation pertaining to the practice of psychology.
Psychologists' Association of Alberta
An organization whose mission is to enhance and promote the profession of psychology in Alberta. Their public information page is a useful resource for visitors.
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Mental Health Support Organizations
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Canada's leading addiction and mental health teaching hospital
Canadian Mental Health Association Calgary
Part of a national organization focusing on education about, prevention of, and support for mental health issues
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