
Inspiring stories. Practical advice. Local support.
Scroll below to find links to practical tools, local resources and wellness webinars based on the course I regularly run for the Canadian Mental Health Association.
From tight deadlines to conflicts with your neighbour, obstacles come in all shapes and sizes. The biggest one I’ve ever faced was an aggressive cancer.
At first I felt outmatched and unprepared. But as my treatment got underway, I discovered I had plenty of coping skills and tools I could leverage — acquired through a lifetime of blunderful misadventures.
And that’s what these resources are all about: the little things you can do and the inner qualities you can cultivate to make whatever challenge you’re facing a little bit easier.
— Josh
.
Special thanks
A huge thank you goes to our sponsors, whose support makes these resources possible!

Adaptive Healing Psychotherapy
We create a warm and welcoming virtual space where we meet our clients exactly where they are in life. Our approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and trauma-informed. Celebrating the lived experiences of each client, treatment is adapted to fit your unique needs and goals.
- Individual, Couple/Relationship & Family Therapy
- Daytime/evening/weekend availability

Clinical Consultation & Counselling
We understand that every individual’s journey is unique. We’re here to help you through life’s challenges in a supportive, caring environment. We work together towards your goals and believe in healthy communication.
Our psychotherapists and social workers are highly qualified.
- Evidence–based individual, couple, and family therapy
- Treat people of all ages: adults, adolescents, and children
- In-person therapy in Oshawa and Cobourg and virtual province-wide
- Daytime, evening, and weekend appointments

MayLuna Counselling
Joanna Stewart is a trauma-informed therapist who provides compassionate, culturally sensitive counselling to individuals and couples in Durham Region. She supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and women’s issues. Using CBT, Solution-Focused, Mindfulness-Based, Strength-Based, and Christian counselling approaches, Joanna creates a safe, supportive space where clients can build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and rediscover confidence, clarity, and hope. Her approach is collaborative, practical, and rooted in empathy and respect. Learn more.

Restorative Wellness and Counselling Services
RWCS offers a supportive space to explore and address life’s challenges. Through compassionate, personalized care, we can build coping skills, enhance well-being, and find renewed purpose. I offer flexible scheduling, online booking, and affordable rates. Find me on Psychology Today or visit the website to book a free 20-minute consultation. Learn more.
Explore the resources

Wellness Webinars
Rev up your resilience while enjoying a few laughs with this 16-part webinar series. Each module offers funny and heartfelt video lessons, reflection questions and practical tips and tools on how to make the tough times in life a little less tough.

Resilience Toolbox
Access dozens of how-to wellness guides and activities — including breathing exercises, motivation maximizers, mindfulness practices and more. Because prickly problems demand well-equipped problem solvers!

Simply Blunderful
Funny stories. Good advice. Oodles of doodles. Enjoy this illustrated guide to flaming tennis balls, camping catastrophes and the many obstacles life throws your way.

Little Lauryn Lollipop and the Long Road Home
Discover wellness tips and tools wrapped inside a fantastical adventure for all ages.

Fireflies: Small gifts of gratitude
What fireflies light your skies? An inspirational poem about life’s everyday awesomeness.

Book Josh as a virtual guest speaker
Add funny stories, good advice and oodles of doodles to your next wellness or mental health event.
Directory of local supports
We can all use support from time to time. And throughout the Durham Region, you’ll discover all kinds of people ready to lend a helping hand. Explore the directory below to find local therapists and other wellness experts in the community.
Got a suggestion to add to the directory? Let me know at joshmartinink@gmail.com.
Mental wellness resources
Adaptive Healing Psychotherapy
Bowmanville Psychotherapy and Wellness
Cherrie Fielder Counselling & Therapy
Christine Cunningham, BA, RSSW, PMH-C
Circle Psychotherapy + Wellness
Clinical Consultation & Counselling
CORE Therapy & Assessment Centre
Danielle Jeffery and Associates Counselling
Durham Psychology Wellness Centre
Durham Region Centre for Cognitive Health
Elite Counselling & Consulting Services
Emerging Resilient Counselling & Psychotherapy
Ester Odermatt’s Mental Wellness Counselling
Fern Creek Psychotherapy | Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle & Brooklin
Heartease Counselling & Consulting
Mind Matters: Psychotherapy & Creative Education
Rachael MacLean, Social Worker, Psychotherapist
Reflections Counselling and Psychotherapy Services
Restorative Wellness & Counselling Services
Rochelle Benny Psychotherapy & Wellness
Rock Bottom Therapy & Intervention Services
Root to Rise Psychotherapy + Wellness
Shannyah, BSW, MACP, RSW, RP(Q)
Sirtonski Integrative Wellness
Stephanie Fuller, Psychotherapy & Counselling
Syla Counselling & Psychotherapy Services
Triple C Professional Services
Willow Tree Wellness & Psychothearpy
Wright Path Counselling Services
You Do You Counselling & Consulting
For more options, visit PsychologyToday.
Physical wellness resources
Body Language Massage & Wellness
Brooklin Natural Health Centre
Central Health Rehabilitation and Wellness Centre
Chiropractic Wellness & Rehabilitation
Ellevate Wellness and Enhanced Aesthetics
Horizenz Registered Massage Therapy
Integral Health Wellness & Rehab Clinic
Knots ‘n’ Joints Wellness Therapy
Mirka’s Massage & Laser Therapy
Pickering Sports Medicine & Wellness Centre
Seaton Physio & Wellness Clinic
Tai’s Vitality Massage Therapy
The Centre for Healing & Peak Performance
Therapeutic Streams & Wellness
Whitby Chiropractic Wellness Centre
Whitby Massage Therapy & Wellness