evolve Psychotherapy and Consulting Group Inc.

02/27/2026

This is how self abandonment shows up quietly in our lives. Does it sound familiar?

This hits deep 💭

02/27/2026

Context matters.

This post does not excuse abusive behaviour. Addiction does not justify violence, manipulation, coercive control or harm. Survivors who were abused by someone struggling with addiction are valid. Your experience is real. Your trauma is real.

This also does not minimise addiction as a serious and complex condition. Addiction devastates lives. It destroys families. It requires accountability, treatment and deep healing work.

This quote simply highlights something many survivors encounter: that addiction is often rooted in unresolved trauma and a dysregulated nervous system. Understanding that does not remove responsibility. It does not remove consequences. And it does not require anyone to stay in harm’s way.

Both realities can exist at the same time.

We can acknowledge the pain underneath addiction while still being clear that abuse is abuse.
Zen x

02/26/2026

Many people say this is the kind of conversation they didn’t realize they needed until they finally had space for it. That's why we have created this day.

Wendy Pearson, HBA, MEd, RP, is opening the Awakening the Forgotten Self Conference.
While Wendy brings 30 years of clinical expertise as the Founder and Clinical Director of evolve Psychotherapy and Consulting Group Inc., she brings something even more powerful to the room today: Lived experience.

She isn’t just teaching the path back to center. She’s walked it.
Wendy knows what it’s like to be the "strong one," the caregiver, and the one who disappears to keep the peace.
She understands the "quiet" exhaustion of self-abandonment because she has been there.

Wendy is guiding the group through these four essential pillars of the morning:

✨ Wendy’s first priority is creating a professional "container" of safety. This is a rare moment where you don’t have to perform or "have it all together." As part of this exhale, Wendy speaks briefly about her own ongoing journey back to 'self'—reminding us all that we are not alone in this walk.

🤝 The Power of the Collective "Me Too": The group is reviewing the themes from the pre-conference questionnaires together. You realize that your deepest struggles are actually shared by everyone in the room. Shame starts to be lifted. You start to realize that you aren't broken—you’re part of a community.

🗺️ The Blueprint of Why: Instead of "fixing" you, Wendy uses her extensive therapeutic background to help you understand the history of your patterns. We look at how our early lives taught us to be "easy" or "helpful" at the cost of our own needs.

🌱 Survival, Not Failure: We reframe self-abandonment not as a flaw, but as a once-necessary strategy to stay safe and connected. Wendy helps us shift from judging ourselves to finally understanding ourselves.

Many participants describe this as the moment things finally begin to make sense.
This isn't a lecture. It’s a homecoming led by someone who knows exactly what it takes to find your way back.

Full agenda: evolvegroupinc.net/events

📍 Awakening the Forgotten Self
🎟 evolvegroupinc.net/events

02/24/2026

It’s a quiet kind of drowning.

No one sees it because you’ve become a master at keeping the surface calm.
You’re the one who remembers every detail, carries every load, and ensures everyone else is okay—while you slowly disappear under the weight of it all.

Being "reliable" is a lonely place to struggle when you’ve built a reputation for never needing a hand. But you weren't meant to live your life holding your breath.

On Saturday, April 25, we are creating a space where you can finally stop the performance.

Awakening the Forgotten Self is a day for the "strong ones" to set the weight down.

No pressure to perform, no "info-overload"—just a day of guided reflection, trauma-informed tools, and a path back to the surface.

We’ve taken care of everything, including lunch, snacks and clinical materials, so you can just show up and be the one who is held for once.

The surface is closer than you think.

Drop a "🖤" if you’ve been feeling this lately. You aren't alone in the silence.

The Details
🗓 April 25, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | London, ON
✨ Registration & Details: evolvegroupinc.net/events

02/19/2026

But when it’s your turn, you’re not sure who to call.

You handle things. You keep going. You don’t fall apart.

But here is the brutal truth about self-abandonment: you’ve taught everyone that you’re always "fine," and now you’re drowning in the silence you created.

Being the "strong one" isn't a badge of honour—it's often how you learned to survive.

It’s time to stop the performance.

Join us on Saturday, April 25, 2026, for Awakening the Forgotten Self—a full-day experiential conference in London, Ontario, designed for those who look fine on the outside but feel disconnected on the inside.

Drop a "🖤" if you’re tired of being the "strong one."

Details & Registration: evolvegroupinc.net/events
Seats are limited

02/14/2026

Awakening the Forgotten Self was designed by people who know how vulnerable it can feel to say yes to yourself.

This day is intentionally structured.

You won’t be asked to perform, overshare, or push past your limits.
You’ll be guided, not rushed. Supported, not exposed.

The pace is slow and thoughtful.
There are clear start times, breaks, lunch provided, and space to step back when needed.

You don’t need to prepare.
You don’t need to know what you’ll say.
You don’t need to change anything about yourself before coming.

You just arrive — and the rest is held.

For Details and Registration: evolvegroupinc.net/events

02/11/2026

You're certainly not alone in this journey. Join us every Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 PM for a FREE codependency support group designed to guide you with psycho-education, guest speakers, and the opportunity to connect with those who understand the complexities of breaking free from these patterns.

Our group is held in person at Chalmers Church, located at 342 Pond Mills Road, London, ON, or you can join us virtually from wherever you are. Find the link at www.sarahmontesrecovery.ca/group

Whether you're just beginning to see patterns of codependency or have been on your recovery path for some time, this group is here to offer encouragement, support, and tools for lasting change. Take a step toward healing and rediscover your true self, week by week.

02/11/2026

02/11/2026

We’ve noticed something.

Many people don’t register for this conference right away.

They pause.
They save the post.
They come back to it.

And honestly — that makes sense.

Awakening the Forgotten Self isn’t a quick yes.

It asks you to slow down and turn toward yourself.
That’s hard if you’re usually the one holding everyone else together.

Not wanting to look is often the hesitation — and that’s exactly what this day is for.

Hesitation here isn’t disinterest.
It’s often discernment.

Awakening the Forgotten Self
A full-day, in-person conference
April 25, 2026 · London, Ontario

When you’re ready, details and registration are available at evolvegroupinc.net/events

02/04/2026

Ever feel like your mouth moves faster than your brain can check in?

That "Auto-Yes" isn't just being polite. It’s a split-second decision to betray your own needs to keep someone else comfortable.
It’s self-abandonment, and it’s why you feel so resentful or depleted by the end of the day.

On Saturday, April 25, 2026, stop the cycle. Join the clinical team at evolve Psychotherapy for a full-day workshop at 695 Riverside Dr.
We’re moving past "quick fixes" to give you the actual tools to pause, check in, and finally stay on your own side.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
📍 Location: 695 Riverside Dr, London, ON N6H 2S3
🕒 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🥗 Includes: Full-day workshop, clinical materials, and lunch.
🎟️ Investment: $180 + HST
📑 Insurance: For a formal receipt for your benefits (Registered Psychotherapist/Social Worker), please register via email at therapy@evolvegroupinc.net.

Secure your seat here:
https://evolvegroupinc.net/events/awakening-the-forgotten-self/2026-04-25

02/02/2026