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# Counselling resources and modules

 

 

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### **Counselling Videos: Session 1**

[Click here to access Counselling Videos: Session 1](https://videos.cdn.spotlightr.com/watch/playlist/NDk0Ng==)

After you’ve watched Session 1, your next step is to create a budget using the information you’ve learned.

[Click here to access the Budgeting Template (PDF version)](https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/office-superintendent-bankruptcy/sites/default/files/attachments/2022/OSB-budgeting-template-EN.pdf)

[Click here to access the Budgeting Template (Excel version)](https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fised-isde.canada.ca%2Fsite%2Foffice-superintendent-bankruptcy%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fattachments%2F2022%2FOSB-budgeting-template-ENG.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK)

Remember, you’re required to complete and bring your budget to your first mandatory counselling session with your counsellor. Have your budget on hand by downloading or printing it.

## Counselling Videos: Session 2

[Click here to access Counselling Videos: Session 2](https://videos.cdn.spotlightr.com/watch/playlist/NDk0Nw==)

After you’ve watched Session 2, your next step is to create three financial goals.

[Click here to access the Financial Goal Setting Tool (PDF version)](https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/office-superintendent-bankruptcy/sites/default/files/attachments/2022/Financial-goal-setting-tool-EN.pdf)

[Click here to access the Financial Goal Setting Tool (Word version)](https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fised-isde.canada.ca%2Fsite%2Foffice-superintendent-bankruptcy%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2Fattachments%2F2022%2FFinancial-goal-setting-tool-EN.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK)

Remember, you’re required to bring your three financial goals with you to your second mandatory counselling session. You and your counsellor will discuss your goals and set a plan to achieve them. Have your goal sheet on hand by downloading or printing it.

*You’ll be required to enter your name and email when accessing each counselling session, which allows us to ensure you’ve completed the mandatory counselling videos.*

 

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