
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
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A huge thank you goes to our sponsors, whose support makes these resources possible!

Dover Psychology and Consulting
We understand that starting therapy can feel uncomfortable so we’ve created a space where you can show up exactly as you are, knowing you’ll be met with genuine, compassionate, and trauma-informed care. Our team offers evidence-based practices including specialized care for anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and unhealthy coping. Whether you’re seeking individual therapy, child therapy, or couples counseling, we are committed to walking alongside you as you work toward personal healing and post-traumatic growth. Learn more.

Ikigai Integrative
Hey! I’m Jason. I talk about sex so you don’t have to feel weird doing it. My goal is to help you navigate intimacy, connection, and those tricky conversations no one teaches us how to have. I work with people of all ages, orientations, and backgrounds because everyone deserves a safe, judgment-free space. Sex shouldn’t be awkward, but if it is, I’ve got you. Let’s break the stigma and make talking about sex feel normal. Learn more.

Strength Counselling Services
Strength Counselling Services offers online-only, affordable, culturally sensitive therapy. Our licensed, experienced therapists prioritize client needs, maintain ethical standards, and provide expert guidance. We offer comprehensive goal assessments, regular progress checks, and collaboration with other professionals. Ensuring privacy, transparency, and fostering mental wellness, we help clients manage challenges, improve relationships, and achieve personal growth. Learn more.
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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.
Celebrate local difference-makers
As Mr. Rogers said, “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” And throughout the Edmonton area, you’ll find wonderful community organizations doing exactly that, stepping up to make a positive difference. Here are a few that we think deserve a Badge of Awesome. Click on the images below to learn more!
Directory of local resources
We can all use support from time to time. And throughout the Edmonton area, 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
Amy Koble, Registered Psychologist
BIPOC Healing and Wellness Centre
Cassandra Kleefman, Sex Therapist
Chara Counselling and Play Therapy Services
Danielle Forth, Registered Psychologist
Dover Psychology and Consulting
Dr. Tamara D. Hanoski, Registered Psychologist
Paige Dean, Registered Psychologist
Renewed Insight Counselling & Consulting Services
Reproductive & Perinatal Trauma Centre
Resonant Energy Therapy | Lucy Garbett
The Road to Change Psychological Services
Tina Van Der Worp, Certified Counseling Psychotherapist
For more options, visit PsychologyToday.
Physical wellness resources
Bliss MediSpa & Integrated Wellness
Brenda Wellness Studio – Nutrition & Acupuncture
City & Soul Wellness Collective
Edmonton Metro Osteopathic Clinic
Grange Lewis Estates – Chiropractic & Massage & Acupuncture Clinic
Healing Oasis Massage & Wellness
Maribel’s Manual Osteopathic and Massage Clinic
Mindfulness Massage & Manual Osteopathy
North Edmonton Wellness Centre
Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Windermere
Red Leaf Wellness: Whole Integrative Health
Taylor Nutrition – Performance Dieticians





