Licensed Counselling Services

Professional, evidence informed counselling is available virtually for adults and teens navigating relationship trauma, abuse, chronic anxiety, chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, separation and divorce, and life transitions.

Private pay services are covered by most extended health benefit providers across Canada. Sessions are available in person in Kelowna, BC and virtually across Canada and internationally. All fees are listed in Canadian dollars (CAD).

Offered with care, clarity, and respect.

Finding Support for Your Situation Anywhere in the World

No two situations are exactly alike. Laws, resources, financial assistance, and support services vary depending on where we live and our unique circumstances.

The AI prompts below are designed to help identify resources specific to your location and needs. Simply copy and paste a prompt into your favoiurite AI chat platform (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, etc.), answer the follow up questions, and it will help you locate relevant services, organize your thoughts, and prepare for next steps.

Disclaimer: AI can be a useful tool but it can make mistakes and does not replace the expertise of a trained and experienced professional. Ensure you are also working closely with your support team: counsellor, lawyer, resource navigator, etc.

Round One

Initial Prompts

I need help finding domestic abuse resources for my specific situation and location.

Please act like a trauma-informed resource navigator. Ask me any follow-up questions needed, then help me find local resources & federal resources and next steps.

Here is my information:

Country:
Province/State:
City or Region:
My monthly personal income before taxes:

Partner's monthly personal income before taxes:

Family home holding type: (rent / own / other)

Other assets owned: (stocks - amount - who's name held in / crypto currency - amount - who's name held in / property - amount - who's name held in / vehicles - amount - who's name held in / companies - amount - who's name held in)

Debts: (loans - amount - who's name held in / credit card debt - amount - who's name held in)

Length of relationship:

Length of time living together:

I currently have safe housing? (Yes / No / Temporarily)
I need emergency shelter (Yes / No / Not sure)
Type of abuse experienced: (physical / sexual / financial / emotional /verbal / neglect / psychological / legal )
I already left / am I planning to leave / I am still deciding

I need help with the following:

shelter

legal advice

protection order

financial assistance

counselling

child support or custody

employment help

housing

transportation

safety planning

These are the actions I have taken so far:

Write out any action you have taken so far from your side and the outcome. Include things you may not be proud of to help create greatest clarity of your options.

In addition please help me find:

Domestic violence shelters or transition houses near me

Crisis lines or emergency numbers

Victim services

Legal aid / A good divorce lawyer in my area

Financial support programs I may qualify for

Counselling or trauma support

Housing supports

Organizations in my area that can help me navigate my sistuation

Any other relevant services for my exact situation

Please provide phone numbers, websites, eligibility details, and what to do first.

I need help finding resources related to workplace abuse, harassment, bullying, retaliation, or discrimination in my area.

Please act like a trauma-informed workplace resource navigator. Ask me any follow-up questions needed, then help me find local & federal resources and next steps.

Here is my information:

Country:
Province/State:
City or Region:
Industry:

Number of years at current company:

Number of years in industry:

Type of abuse experienced: (physical / sexual / financial / emotional /verbal / neglect / psychological / legal )

I am: (a shareholder / manager / employee)

Type of problem:

bullying

harassment

discrimination

retaliation

toxic management

hostile work environment

unpaid wages

wrongful dismissal

other - fill in any additional concerns

Who is involved?

owner / shareholder

supervisor

coworker

HR

management

client/customer

I reported it internally (Yes / No / Not yet)

These are the actions I have taken so far:

Write out any action you have taken so far from your side and the outcome. Include things you may not be proud of to help create greatest clarity of your options.

I want help with:

understanding my rights

documenting what is happening

filing a complaint

finding a lawyer

medical leave or stress leave information

human rights complaint options

employment standards complaint options

Please help me find:

Government agencies that handle workplace complaints

Human rights resources

Employment standards resources

Legal aid or employment lawyers

Worker advocacy organizations

Clear steps for documenting workplace abuse

Any relevant deadlines or complaint timelines in my area

Please include websites, phone numbers, and the best first steps.

I am a parent leaving / planning to leave an abusive situation and I need help finding resources for both myelf and my children.

Please act like a trauma-informed family resource navigator. Ask me any follow-up questions needed, then help me find local resources and next steps.

Here is my information:

Country:
Province/State:
City or Region:
Number of children and ages:
We currently have safe housing (Yes / No / Temporarily)
We need emergency shelter (Yes / No / Not sure)
My monthly personal income before taxes:

Partner's monthly personal income before taxes:

Family home holding type: (rent / own / other)

Other assets owned: (stocks - amount - who's name held in / crypto currency - amount - who's name held in / property - amount - who's name held in / vehicles - amount - who's name held in / companies - amount - who's name held in)

Debts: (loans - amount - who's name held in / credit card debt - amount - who's name held in)

Length of relationship:

Length of time living together:
Type of abuse experienced: (physical / sexual / financial / emotional /verbal / neglect / psychological / legal )
I already left / am I planning to leave / I am still deciding

These are the actions I have taken so far:

Write out any action you have taken so far from your side and the outcome. Include things you may not be proud of to help create greatest clarity of your options.

I need help with:

shelter

family law

protection order

child counselling

school transition support

childcare

financial assistance

housing

food support

transportation

Please help me find:

Shelters or safe housing that accept parents with children

Victim services and family justice resources

Free or low-cost family law services / A family law lawyer

Government financial support for parents

Child counselling or trauma-informed therapy

School and childcare transition supports

Parenting support services

Organizations in my area that can help me navigate my sistuation

Any other relevant services for my specific situation

Please include websites, phone numbers, eligibility details, and what to do first.

I may need to leave an abusive situation quickly and I need help finding immediate local resources.

Please act like a trauma-informed crisis resource navigator. My safety is the priority. Ask follow-up questions, then help me find urgent local support.

Here is my information:

Country:
Province/State:
City or Region:
Am I in immediate physical danger right now? (Yes / No / Not sure)
Do I need emergency shelter right away? (Yes / No / Not sure)
Do I have children with me? If yes, how many and what ages?
Do I have a safe vehicle or transportation? (Yes / No / Not sure)

I need help with:

emergency shelter

transportation

police victim services

crisis line

protection order

emergency financial help

safe place for children

pet safety

hospital or medical care

Please help me find:

The fastest emergency resources in my exact area

Shelters or crisis centers that may be able to help immediately

Victim services and police support options

Emergency transportation options if available

Emergency financial help if available

Any child or pet safety resources if relevant

The safest first 3 steps to take based on my situation

Please provide phone numbers, websites, and clearly label which services are 24/7 or emergency services.

Round 2

Follow up prompts

Based on the information I already provided about my relationship, finances, assets, debts, and location, I want help understanding how division of assets and debts may work in my situation.

Please act like a trauma-informed legal and financial preparation guide.

Ask any follow-up questions needed to clarify details that could affect division of property, debt responsibility, or financial protection.

Please help me:

1. Identify the financial issues I should be aware of when separating

2. Understand how assets and debts may be treated in my situation

3. Identify risks such as hidden assets, joint debt, or financial retaliation

4. Create a list of documents I should gather

5. Prepare a list of questions I should ask a lawyer

6. Create a simple financial preparation checklist for the next steps

Please organize the response clearly and keep the guidance practical and trauma-informed.

Based on the information I already provided about my situation, I want help preparing for a consultation with a lawyer.

Please act like a trauma-informed legal preparation guide.

Ask any follow-up questions needed, then help me prepare for my first meeting with a lawyer.

Please help me:

1. Organize the most important facts of my situation

2. Identify documents I should bring to the consultation

3. Create a short written summary I can provide the lawyer

4. Prepare a list of important questions to ask

5. Identify details that may strengthen my case

6. Identify things that people often forget to mention but may be important

Please keep the response organized and practical.

Based on the information I already provided about my safety, housing, and current situation, I want help creating a personalized safety plan.

Please act like a trauma-informed safety planning guide.

Ask follow-up questions if anything important is missing.

Please help me create:

1. A practical safety plan based on my circumstances

2. A checklist of preparations to consider before leaving

3. A list of essential items to gather or secure

4. A plan for the day I leave

5. A plan for the first 72 hours after leaving

6. A basic digital safety checklist

Please keep the response safety-focused, practical, and calm.

Based on the information I already provided about my children and my situation, I want help understanding child safety and custody considerations.

Please act like a trauma-informed family law preparation guide.

Ask follow-up questions if needed.

Please help me:

1. Identify child safety concerns that may be important to document

2. Identify topics I should discuss with a family lawyer

3. Create a list of questions to ask about custody and parenting arrangements

4. Identify steps I may want to take with schools, childcare providers, or medical providers

5. Create a simple summary of concerns I could share with a lawyer or advocate

6. Please keep the guidance practical and organized.

Based on the financial information I already provided, I want help creating a realistic budget for after separation.

Please act like a trauma-informed budgeting assistant.

Ask follow-up questions if any financial information is missing.

Please help me:

1. Create a basic survival budget

2. Create a more stable rebuilding budget

3. Identify expenses I may not have considered

4. Identify financial priorities for the next 30–90 days

5. Suggest types of financial assistance or benefits I may want to ask about locally

Please keep the guidance simple and practical.

Based on the information I already shared about my situation, I want help organizing documentation and evidence.

Please act like a trauma-informed documentation guide.

Ask follow-up questions if needed.

Please help me:

1. Identify types of documentation that may be useful

2. Organize evidence into clear categories

3. Create a timeline format I can use

4. Suggest a simple folder structure for storing documentation

5. Identify what evidence may be useful for lawyers, victim services, HR, or police

Please keep the response structured and easy to follow.

Based on the resources already identified for my location and situation, I want help deciding which supports I should contact first.

Please act like a trauma-informed support navigator.

Ask follow-up questions if needed.

Please help me:

1. Prioritize which services I should contact first

2. Explain the difference between crisis services, victim services, shelters, legal support, counselling, and community supports

3. Identify what each type of service can realistically help with

4. Suggest the next 3 practical steps I should take

Please focus on reducing overwhelm and helping me identify the next step.

Based on the information I already provided about my workplace situation, I want help documenting what is happening and deciding what my options may be.

Please act like a trauma-informed workplace strategy guide.

Ask follow-up questions if needed.

Please help me:

1. Create a documentation strategy

2. Identify the most important facts to record

3. Create a timeline format for workplace incidents

4. Identify evidence that may be helpful

5. Identify possible complaint routes such as HR, employment standards, human rights complaints, or legal advice

Please keep the guidance practical and organized.

Based on the workplace information I already provided, I want help thinking through a possible exit strategy.

Please act like a trauma-informed workplace planning guide.

Ask follow-up questions if needed.

Please help me:

1. Identify issues I should consider before resigning

2. Create a checklist for leaving safely and professionally

3. Identify financial or legal considerations that may apply

4. Suggest ways to protect my records, references, and documentation

5. Help me identify the safest next steps

Please keep the response practical and strategic.

Based on the crisis information I already provided, I want help deciding the safest next steps right now.

Please act like a trauma-informed crisis support guide.

Ask focused follow-up questions if needed.

Please help me:

1. Identify the safest immediate next step

2. Decide whether contacting emergency services, a shelter, or a trusted person may be appropriate

3. Create a short action plan for the next hour

4. Create a short action plan for the next 24 hours

Please keep the response clear, calm, and safety-focused.

Round 3

The details

Based on the situation I already described earlier, I need help choosing the right lawyer.

Please act like a practical legal decision guide.

Please help me:

1. Identify what type of lawyer I should look for in my situation

2. Explain how to evaluate whether a lawyer has the right experience

3. Suggest questions I should ask during consultations

4. Identify warning signs that a lawyer may not be a good fit

5. Suggest ways to compare multiple lawyers before deciding

6. Explain how legal fees and billing structures usually work

Please keep the guidance practical and easy to understand.

Based on the situation I already described earlier, I may need to attend court or a legal hearing.

Please act like a practical preparation guide.

Please help me:

1. Explain what typically happens during the type of hearing I may face

2. Suggest how I can prepare mentally and practically

3. Identify documents or evidence I may need to bring

4. Suggest ways to organize my timeline or notes

5. Identify common mistakes people make in court situations

6. Suggest ways to communicate clearly and calmly when speaking

Please keep the response practical and structured.

Based on the situation I already described earlier, I need help finding safe housing.

Please act like a practical housing navigation guide.

Please help me:

1. Identify different types of housing options that may exist in situations like mine

2. Explain what short-term housing options may be available

3. Explain what longer-term housing options people commonly pursue after leaving abuse

4. Suggest ways to search for housing safely

5. Suggest questions I should ask landlords or housing programs

6. Identify safety considerations when choosing a place to live

Please keep the guidance practical and safety-focused.

Based on the situation I already described earlier, I want help thinking about how to rebuild or stabilize my income.

Please act like a practical career and financial recovery guide.

Please help me:

1. Identify possible income paths based on common post-separation situations

2. Suggest ways to return to work after time away

3. Suggest ways to increase financial stability gradually

4. Identify training, education, or certification options people often explore

5. Suggest strategies to balance work with recovery and family responsibilities

6. Suggest realistic first steps toward financial stability

Please keep the guidance practical and encouraging.

Based on the situation I already described earlier, I want help documenting patterns of coercive control or psychological abuse.

Please act like a practical documentation guide.

Please help me:

1. Explain what kinds of behavior may qualify as coercive control

2. Suggest ways to record incidents in a clear and organized way

3. Suggest what details may matter when documenting incidents

4. Suggest ways to organize a timeline of events

5. Suggest ways to store documentation safely

6. Identify types of evidence that may support documentation

Please keep the guidance clear and structured.

Based on the situation I already described earlier involving my children, I want help preparing to discuss school or childcare safety concerns with my counsellor.

Please act like a trauma-informed preparation guide.

Please help me:

1. Identify safety concerns related to school or childcare that may be important to discuss in counselling

2. Identify what types of information schools sometimes need when safety concerns exist

3. Suggest topics I may want to explore with my counsellor before informing a school or childcare provider

4. Help me identify documentation that may be helpful to have ready if the school needs it

5. Identify considerations related to pickup permissions, emergency contacts, or safety instructions

6. Suggest questions I may want to bring to my counsellor about protecting my children's safety while maintaining privacy

Please keep the guidance practical and focused on child safety and preparation for counselling.

Based on the workplace situation I already described earlier, I want help preparing to discuss reporting workplace concerns with my counsellor.

Please act like a trauma-informed preparation guide.

Please help me:

1. Identify workplace concerns or incidents that may be important to discuss in counselling

2. Help me organize the key facts of what has happened at work

3. Identify documentation that may be useful to review with my counsellor

4. Suggest topics I may want to explore before deciding whether to report the situation internally

5. Suggest questions I may want to ask my counsellor about workplace safety, stress, and next steps

6. Help me clarify what support I may need while navigating the situation

Please keep the response practical and structured.

Important: This is to help identify resources available in a possible future situation. It is not a substitute for emergency services, a lawyer, or a trained crisis professional. If you are in immediate danger, call emergency services or a local crisis line right away.

Based on the situation I already described earlier, I want help preparing to discuss whether and how to share my situation with trusted friends or family members.

Please act like a trauma-informed preparation guide.

Please help me:

1. Identify concerns I may have about sharing my situation with others

2. Identify potential risks or benefits of involving friends or family

3. Suggest topics I may want to explore with my counsellor before making decisions about disclosure

4. Help me identify the types of support I may want from others

5. Suggest questions I may want to ask my counsellor about boundaries, safety, and privacy

6. Help me organize the concerns or uncertainties I want to discuss in counselling

Please keep the response thoughtful and practical.

Setting Up Private Google Drive

Let's walk through creating a private Google account and setting up a secure Google Drive that can become your personal command centre throughout your healing journey. We'll cover how to create a dedicated email address, safely access it through a web browser, organize important documents, photos, screenshots, budgets, timelines, and other records, and keep everything in one secure location.

This system can provide peace of mind, help reduce overwhelm, and ensure your information is organized and accessible when you need it most.

This lesson expands on the guidance found in Chapter 28: Exiting as a Process, specifically the sections "Create a New Gmail Account" and "Creating a Personal Timeline of Events," where we discuss using a secure Google Drive to protect important information, preserve documentation, and support both healing and practical next steps.