Talking for Change

12/10/2025

12/09/2025

Difficulty managing sexual thoughts or online behaviour can feel isolating.

But you’re not alone—and you’re not beyond help.

Talking for Change offers compassionate, non-judgmental support for youth and adults who want to prevent harm and choose a safer path.

12/05/2025

Most people don’t realize this: prevention includes supporting those who are worried about their own thoughts or online behaviour—before harm occurs.

Talking for Change is a free, confidential, evidence-informed program at CAMH helping adults stay safe and make healthier choices.

12/03/2025

As of October 10, 2025, the Canadian Criminal Code has officially changed the term “child pornography” to “child sexual abuse and exploitation material (CSAEM)”.

This shift reflects what experts have long emphasized: these materials are not “pornography” - they are records of child sexual abuse and/or are used in exploitative ways, and the language we use matters.

Updated terminology supports survivor-centred practice, improves clarity in legal and clinical settings, and helps the public better understand the reality and severity of these offences.

A meaningful step forward for protection, accuracy, and child safety.

12/01/2025

we offer free therapy in 9 provinces across the country? 🇨🇦



If you are ready to take the next step in your journey, a self-referral therapy form is available to begin the process of getting help through free psychotherapy.



To learn more, visit https://talkingforchange.ca/get-help/ -referral



NOTE: This service is not anonymous. You will be required to share your name and other identifying details to speak to one of our clinicians. Therapy is offered for adults who do not have current legal involvement for a sexual offence.

11/27/2025

✨ Team Spotlight: Dr. Skye Stephens ✨

Our clinical forensic psychologist at TFC, Dr. Stephens runs our program in Atlantic Canada, where she holds a particular interest in working with those at risk of sexual offending.

Over the past several years, Dr. Stephens has also been conducting research on the development of prevention programming for people at risk of sexual offending and barriers to its development.

Learn more about the people behind the chatline: https://talkingforchange.ca/our-team/

11/25/2025

Reaching out to us at Talking for Change may become one of the best decisions of your life.

It's normal to feel scared to open up, but our team of clinicians are ready to support you with an open and compassionate mind.

Visit talkingforchange.ca to chat to someone today – free and anonymously.

11/21/2025

✨ Team Spotlight: Dr. Ainslie Heasman ✨

Meet Dr. Ainslie Heasman, a clinical forensic psychologist with the Sexual Behaviours Clinic at CAMH and co-founder of Talking for Change.

Dr. Heasman brings a wealth of expertise and compassion to her work, providing assessment and treatment for individuals navigating complex sexual interests. She’s also a respected leader in her field, publishing and presenting internationally on clinical ethics, mandatory reporting, and best practices for working with non-offending individuals with a sexual interest in children.

Learn more about the people behind TFC: https://talkingforchange.ca/our-team/

11/18/2025

According to the World Health Organization, millions of children suffer from sexual violence each year.



Today, on the World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence, we stand with others to bring attention to the urgent need for action to protect children and end the cycle of abuse.



At Talking for Change, our program supports individuals struggling with sexual thoughts toward children, aiming to prevent abuse before it starts.



Learn more about our services and ways you can help prevent child sexual abuse at talkingforchange.ca

11/06/2025

The aim of our program is to prevent child sexual abuse from occurring in the first place, as too often professional help is only offered after abuse has occurred.



If you are concerned about your own thoughts, feelings, or behaviours, reach out today.

11/04/2025

we offer free, anonymous support through our chatline? Visit talkingforchange.ca to talk to someone who understands today. 💬

10/21/2025

Let’s chat. 💬



The beauty of our program is that you can get free, anonymous, and compassionate support with a real-life clinician at the click of a button. Simply send us a message on our chatline to talk to someone who understands what many don’t.



Visit us to chat today: talkingforchange.ca 📲