Debbie Comeau Counselling Services

02/22/2026

"We are not a story, but a single , crucial word in it."🩷

02/20/2026

"Our inner voice shapes our self-worth, builds (or breaks) our self-esteem, and quietly influences how we move through the world each day.
When our thoughts are critical or limiting, we may begin to:
💭 Doubt ourselves
💭 Expect negative outcomes
💭 Hold back from opportunities
But when we gently shift that inner dialogue—even just a little—we begin to change something powerful.
Our outlook changes… and so can our outcomes."

02/17/2026

"Comparison can be quietly self-sabotaging.
No two people are alike, and what looks good on the outside is not always comfortable on the inside. What others share with us is only a small window into their world — not the full story.
When we come back to our own heart, our own pace, and what truly fulfills us, something shifts.
Ground yourself.
Listen inward.
You are capable of more than you realize."🌱

— Debbie Comeau, RSW

02/17/2026

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02/15/2026

Love starts here 🤍

02/07/2026

02/07/2026

"Being an empath does not mean you are meant to absorb everything, balance everyone, or carry the emotional weight of a room.
Empaths are often misunderstood as being “too sensitive,” when in reality, they are deeply perceptive. Feeling deeply does not mean you are responsible for managing other people’s emotions, moods, or reactions.
You are allowed to name your feelings.
You are allowed to feel discomfort.
You are allowed to set boundaries — even when others expect you to be the calm one, the understanding one, the emotional buffer.
Empathy is not self-sacrifice.
Sensitivity is not weakness.
And being attuned does not mean being available at your own expense.
True emotional health for empaths comes from learning when to feel, when to pause, and when to protect your energy — without guilt." 🩷

01/24/2026

Reposting 💕

Mental Health Matters in the Workplace
https://thebestbrainpossible.com/mental-health-workplace-wellness/

You don’t get to leave mental health issues at home when you go to work. 🧠💼

Stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, and trauma don’t clock out when you clock in. They show up throughout your work day in focus, communication, energy, decision-making, and relationships.

The good news is that a mental health-friendly workplace benefits both employees and the bottom line. When people feel supported, they work better, stay longer, and thrive more.

In this blog, I share why workplace mental health matters and simple ways to build a healthier work culture for everyone.

01/23/2026

When the nervous system isn’t regulated, survival mode runs the show.
We react faster, think less clearly, and feel less grounded.
Regulation isn’t extra — it’s essential💫

01/03/2026

🌱 Consistency Over Intensity

In a world that praises big pushes and quick results, it’s easy to believe that change only happens when we give everything, all at once.
But real, lasting change doesn’t usually come from intensity — it comes from consistency.
Intensity often looks like:
• Big bursts of motivation
• All-or-nothing efforts
• Short periods of change followed by burnout
Consistency looks like:
• Small, repeatable actions
• Gentle effort, even on hard days
• Progress that builds quietly over time
When we choose consistency, we work with our nervous system — not against it.
Our brain and body feel safer with predictability, and safety is where growth happens.
A few minutes of grounding each day
A short walk instead of a perfect workout
One kind thought toward yourself
One boundary practiced again and again
✨ You don’t need to do more.
✨ You don’t need to do it perfectly.
✨ You just need to keep showing up — gently and consistently.
Consistency builds trust with yourself.
Intensity often leads to burnout.

🌱La constance plutôt que l’intensité

Dans un monde qui valorise les efforts intenses et les résultats rapides, il est facile de croire que le changement ne se produit que lorsque l’on donne tout, d’un seul coup.
Mais les changements profonds et durables viennent rarement de l’intensité — ils viennent de la constance.
L’intensité, c’est souvent :
• De grandes poussées de motivation
• Une mentalité du tout ou rien
• Des périodes de changement suivies d’épuisement
La constance, c’est :
• De petites actions répétées
• Des efforts doux, même les jours difficiles
• Des progrès qui se construisent tranquillement avec le temps
Lorsque nous choisissons la constance, nous travaillons avec notre système nerveux, et non contre lui.
Le cerveau et le corps se sentent plus en sécurité avec la prévisibilité — et c’est dans la sécurité que la croissance se produit.
Quelques minutes d’ancrage chaque jour
Une courte marche plutôt qu’un entraînement parfait
Une pensée bienveillante envers soi-même
Une limite pratiquée encore et encore
✨ Vous n’avez pas besoin d’en faire plus.
✨ Vous n’avez pas besoin d’être parfait(e).
✨ Vous avez simplement besoin de vous présenter — avec douceur et constance.
La constance bâtit la confiance en soi.
L’intensité mène souvent à l’épuisement.

12/23/2025

Holding space in my heart for you during this season. 🤍

"Sometimes the people, traditions, or moments that made past holidays feel full aren’t here this year. And yet, even absence has a presence.

Take a candle, match, or even your phone’s flashlight. Light it. Hold it gently. For ten seconds, focus on what’s missing — someone who usually sits at the table, a ritual you abandoned, a holiday moment that didn’t happen. Let the flame hold your recognition.

No words need to be said aloud. No feelings need to be fixed or processed. Just notice the absence, honor it for a moment, and let it sit alongside whatever is present this year.

Even a small flame can hold a lot of space. And in that space, grief, memory, and love can exist together — quietly, gently, without needing to be resolved.

When the ten seconds pass, carry that acknowledgment into your next action: a step toward connection, a toast to what is here, or simply a breath to remind yourself that noticing is enough."

12/14/2025

For anyone needing to hear this message today ....💛