The Counselling Group

The Counselling Group The Counselling Group, a program of Jewish Family Services, offers counselling and support services

As 2025 comes to a close, it's tempting to rush into resolutions or focus on what didn't get done. Pause instead.Take a ...
12/30/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, it's tempting to rush into resolutions or focus on what didn't get done.

Pause instead.
Take a moment to notice how far you've come.
The small wins. The quiet growth. The resilience it took to just keep going.

You've made it through another year of learning, changing and showing up, and that deserves to be acknowledged.

We're here for you in 2026: https://heyor.ca/6Nbmjw

The days after the holidays can bring a mix of emotions... relief, fatigue and maybe even regret.It's easy to get caught...
12/26/2025

The days after the holidays can bring a mix of emotions... relief, fatigue and maybe even regret.

It's easy to get caught up in the sales, the noise, the "buy now" messages everywhere you look. But it's okay to pause, it's okay to not buy anything today.

Spending isn't just about money, it's often about emotion.

We spend to comfort ourselves, to feel in control, to chase that spark of joy, but real comfort comes from slowing down and checking in with what we truly need.

Take a breath before you tap "checkout" and ask yourself, "Will this make me feel cared for, or just distracted?"

You deserve balance, not pressure, to start the year ahead: https://heyor.ca/6Nbmjw

December often asks us to move faster; finish the projects, wrap the gifts and make it all look perfect.But what if you ...
12/19/2025

December often asks us to move faster; finish the projects, wrap the gifts and make it all look perfect.

But what if you slowed down instead?
What if peace is found in doing less?

This season, make space for calm.
The world doesn't need a more productive version of you - it needs a more present one.

We can help you get there: https://heyor.ca/6Nbmjw

For many, this season brings connection and celebration. For others, it can stir up loneliness, stress or grief.If this ...
12/16/2025

For many, this season brings connection and celebration. For others, it can stir up loneliness, stress or grief.

If this time of year feels heavier than it looks on TV, that's okay. You don't have to focus on cheerfulness or hide how you feel.

Give yourself permission to slow down and care for your mental health in ways that feel right for you: https://heyor.ca/6Nbmjw

Family gatherings can be meaningful, but they can also bring tension, old patterns and emotional exhaustion.It's okay to...
12/10/2025

Family gatherings can be meaningful, but they can also bring tension, old patterns and emotional exhaustion.

It's okay to set boundaries.
It's okay to leave early.
It's okay to protect your energy.

You can love your family and care for your mental health at the same time; both can be true, and both are valid.

If you're struggling during this season of gatherings, we have an open door: https://heyor.ca/6Nbmjw

You're doing your best, and that's enough.Stress is a natural response to pressure, but it doesn't have to control you. ...
12/04/2025

You're doing your best, and that's enough.

Stress is a natural response to pressure, but it doesn't have to control you. Try grounding yourself in small, steady steps like these:

💧 Stay hydrated and nourished
🧠 Study in focused bursts
😴 Prioritize rest
💬 Ask for help if you need it

Grades matter, but your mental health matters more. If you need someone to talk to through the stress, we're here: https://heyor.ca/6Nbmjw

This season often calls us inward - toward reflection, warmth and connection.Togetherness doesn’t have to mean large gat...
11/27/2025

This season often calls us inward - toward reflection, warmth and connection.

Togetherness doesn’t have to mean large gatherings or perfect plans. It can be as simple as:

💬 Sharing a real conversation
☕ Sitting quietly with someone you trust
🌙 Reaching out when the evening feels long

Sometimes, mental health support starts with the courage to say, “I could use some company.”

And sometimes, it’s in the gentle reminder: “You don’t have to do this on your own.”

Reach out today: https://heyor.ca/6Nbmjw

Grief doesn't follow a timeline.It doesn't look the same for everyone.And it doesn't mean "getting over" the loss.Grief ...
11/21/2025

Grief doesn't follow a timeline.

It doesn't look the same for everyone.

And it doesn't mean "getting over" the loss.

Grief is love with nowhere to go. It's the shape absence leaves in our lives.

It doesn't matter if it's the loss of a loved one, relationship or animal, if you're grieving, know this: your feelings are valid, however they appear. There is no "right" way, only your way.

And you don't have to move through it alone. We're here to walk alongside you: https://heyor.ca/6Nbmjw

We spend so much energy trying to avoid uncomfortable feelings - numbing them, distracting ourselves or pushing them awa...
11/18/2025

We spend so much energy trying to avoid uncomfortable feelings - numbing them, distracting ourselves or pushing them away.

But feelings don't disappear just because we ignore them. They wait. And when we finally turn toward them, something surprising happens: they begin to shift.

To "feel your feelings" doesn't mean being consumed by them. It means letting them move through you, instead of trapping them inside.

It's not easy, but it's healing. If you need some help moving through your emotions, we're here to help: https://heyor.ca/6Nbmjw

Today, we pause and honour the courage, sacrifice and service of Canada's veterans and those who continue to serve. 🕊️ M...
11/11/2025

Today, we pause and honour the courage, sacrifice and service of Canada's veterans and those who continue to serve. 🕊️

May their legacy of resilience and commitment to peace never be forgotten.

11/07/2025

Feeling the weight of job uncertainty, or of expensive bills adding strain to your relationships?

Many men do, and reaching out is a sign of strength.

Men’s Counselling Link is free, confidential, and here to help you.

Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211ontario.ca/mens-counselling

We take time to pause and remember.Remembrance Day is a time to honour the courage, service and sacrifices of those who ...
11/06/2025

We take time to pause and remember.

Remembrance Day is a time to honour the courage, service and sacrifices of those who served - and to reflect on the impact that war and conflict have had on individuals, families and communities.

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The Counselling Group

Our trained and experienced counsellors at The Counselling Group (TCG) provide a full range of counselling and support services for children, adolescents, and adults. We offer individual, couple, family, and group counselling tailored to support you in identifying and reaching your achievable goals.

Counselling sessions are scheduled appointments. They occur in a private and confidential setting. Services may include crisis intervention, information and referrals, and therapies of varying duration. Often counselling is a process through which you can explore the challenges that you are experiencing, gain a better understanding of yourself, your relationships and your life, and work towards making the changes that are most important to you.

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