Light Within Counselling Services: Heather Johnson, MSW, RSW

04/18/2026

Consent. Kiddos need to learn this at home, school, everywhere.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1fE34jFWYX/

01/26/2026

Hey everyone,
How are you all? Things are heavy. What are you doing to stay grounded? Here are a couple of posts with some tips.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/177wfvQoFn/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DTgPnBRkv61/?img_index=7&igsh=ZTdsZ2FsaDV3MXc3

11/30/2025

A long but good read.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BuVq3cfRx/

Years into my healing journey, I had a realization that changed everything. To heal my nervous system, I had to learn how to disappoint people, how to be misunderstood, and be cast as “the bad one,” even when my intentions were sincere. My life force depended on it.

09/10/2025

Free virtual Perimenopause group!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BPtTffag5/

Peri-WHAT-now? 😅
Hot flashes, brain fog, and rage that appears out of nowhere?
Yep — perimenopause and menopause can feel like a wild ride.

That’s why we’re creating space to talk about it.
Join our free 3-week online group and:
✨ Learn what's happening in the body and brain during perimenopause and menopause
✨ Explore strategies to manage symptoms like sleep issues, mood changes, and brain fog
✨ Discover ways to prioritize yourself and feel more in control of this season of life

Peri-WHAT-now? Lunch, Laugh, Repeat
🗓️ Mondays: September 15, 22, 29
🕛 12:00–1:00pm (bring your lunch!)
💻 Online via Zoom
💸 Free to attend
👩‍⚕️ Facilitated by Jodi Rouah, MSW, RSW & Karrie Carlos, RP (Qualifying) and Intern Therapist

Come as you are. Stay for the support.

To register, click the link: counsellingandco.com/peri-what-now-lunch-laugh-repeat

Or email: infor@counsellingandco.com

07/12/2025

This is so needed! Free perimenopause group support.

Peri-WHAT-now? 😅
Hot flashes, brain fog, and rage that appears out of nowhere?
Yep — perimenopause and menopause can feel like a wild ride.

That’s why we’re creating space to talk about it.
Join our free 3-week online group:
✨ Real conversations
✨ Zero judgement
✨ A few laughs (and probably some waving of paper fans)

Peri-WHAT-now? Lunch, Laugh, Repeat
🗓️ Fridays: September 15, 22, 29
🕛 12:00–1:00pm (bring your lunch!)
💻 Online via Zoom
💸 Free to attend
👩‍⚕️ Facilitated by Kim Pavan

Come as you are. Stay for the support.
To register, email info@counsellingandco.com or call 647-951-5816

Click the link for more information! https://www.counsellingandco.com/peri-what-now-lunch-laugh-repeat

06/19/2025

Some great wisdom from Mom the Manager, Michelle McVittie. The below blog and video discuss the concepts of when punishment is and isn't helpful. She encourages parents to look at whether the child is capable of doing what is expected of them, or whether they need to be taught different skills.

Why Punishment Doesn’t Motivate Behavior Change – And What Actually Works by michellemcv | May 26, 2025 | 0 comments Why Punishment Doesn’t Motivate Behavior Change – And What Actually Works by michellemcv | May 26, 2025 | Uncategorised | 0 comments " Read More Validation, real strategies, a...

03/29/2025

Did you watch Adolescence? It was intense, but it is a good launching point for conversation with our teens. They are learning about this stuff anyway. My teen didn't watch it, but he knew the names of podcasters spreading the information and we processed his feelings about it. It is an important conversation to have.

01/27/2025

A really nice visual of healing.

12/28/2024

So powerful.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvN45zuNVsO/?igsh=dnpodHlkYmswM2Nz

12/20/2024

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDuPdo2OYTS/?igsh=MWRibWFwZjR2cDdqeg==

12/17/2024

10/14/2024

The In-law cycle. This is a great one for the holidays!
https://www.instagram.com/p/DBG8TLqOpVw/?igsh=ZDF5MmN2cGphMGRr