The Counselling Group

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

Some things are too big, or too tender, for words.That's where music can step in.Music therapy is a space where healing ...
08/19/2025

Some things are too big, or too tender, for words.

That's where music can step in.

Music therapy is a space where healing happens through sound, rhythm and creative expression. No pressure to perform and no experience needed - just a space to feel, release and reconnect.

If traditional talk therapy hasn't felt like the right fit, you're not alone. Music might say what words can't: https://heyor.ca/hm5mlk

Sometimes we don't know what we need until we see it written in front of us.Psychometrics can offer that kind of clarity...
08/13/2025

Sometimes we don't know what we need until we see it written in front of us.

Psychometrics can offer that kind of clarity. They're not about labels, they're about insight.

They help us understand how we think, feel, relate and respond so we can better care for ourselves and communicate what we need to others.

Curious about how psychometric services can support your mental health journey? Let's talk: https://heyor.ca/Yrtwhg

When things start to feel heavy, our instinct is often to power through.Get through the day, the deadline, the week.But ...
08/11/2025

When things start to feel heavy, our instinct is often to power through.
Get through the day, the deadline, the week.

But exhaustion isn't weakness and overwhelm isn't failure.

They're signals (important ones!), and mental health isn't always about feeling good. It's about being honest about how you feel.

If you're hitting a wall, pause.
Ask for help or pay us a visit.
Let someone hold space for you: https://heyor.ca/6Nbmjw

Summer wellness isn't just smoothies and sunshine, it's also boundaries, stillness and remembering what matters.Let this...
08/07/2025

Summer wellness isn't just smoothies and sunshine, it's also boundaries, stillness and remembering what matters.

Let this season be less about pressure, more about presence.

🌿 Say yes to what energizes you.
🕶 Say no to what drains you.
☀️ Leave space for what brings light.

Mental wellness doesn’t take a vacation, but it can take on a softer, slower rhythm. And that counts too.

If you need some help learning to be more present this summer, let's find a time to talk: https://heyor.ca/6Nbmjw

Bodies are not meant to be projects.They are not problems to fix.They are not trends to follow.They are homes.They are s...
08/01/2025

Bodies are not meant to be projects.
They are not problems to fix.
They are not trends to follow.

They are homes.
They are safe places.
They are ours.

Summer is often the hardest season to remember that our bodies are worthy of kindness, nourishment and rest.

Let's talk to ourselves like we would to someone we love. If you need some help with that, we're here: https://heyor.ca/6Nbmjw

Let's be real: when life piles on - deadlines, group chats, emotional labour, expectations - you don't always notice whe...
07/31/2025

Let's be real: when life piles on - deadlines, group chats, emotional labour, expectations - you don't always notice when you've crossed the line from busy to burned out.

Maybe you’ve felt it lately:
🔹You’re snapping at small things
🔹You cancel plans you wish you had energy for
🔹You say, “I’m just tired”, but sleep doesn’t help

This kind of exhaustion runs deep. It’s not fixed by a nap or a productivity hack. It’s your mind and body saying, “Please check in with me.”

You deserve to rest. You deserve to feel supported.

And if you’re not sure where to start, we’re here when you’re ready.

Start here: https://heyor.ca/r0o6v8

At some point, something is going to hit you right in the feels.And that’s okay. That’s part of being human.The trick is...
07/29/2025

At some point, something is going to hit you right in the feels.

And that’s okay. That’s part of being human.

The trick isn’t to avoid emotions—it’s to learn how to respond to them with curiosity and compassion.

Start here:
1️⃣ Notice what you’re feeling, without judgment.
2️⃣ Pause. Breathe. Ask yourself, “Is there another way to see this?”

You don’t have to react right away.
You don’t have to figure it all out.
You just have to be kind to yourself while you feel it.

We’re here if you need a safe place to sort through the hard stuff: https://heyor.ca/r0o6v8

Why is it so much easier to hype up a friend than to accept a compliment yourself?That voice in your head that says, "Th...
07/23/2025

Why is it so much easier to hype up a friend than to accept a compliment yourself?

That voice in your head that says, "They don't mean it," or "I could've done better," - that isn't humility. That's self-criticism in disguise.

And here's the thing: being hard on yourself doesn't build resilience. It builds stress.

What actually helps?

💙 Kindness.
💚 Compassion.
💛 Patience.

The same things you'd offer someone you love.

So next time someone compliments you, pause. Breathe. Try simply saying, "Thank you." No deflection, no self-depreciation, no shrinking.

Want to work on quieting your inner critic? We're here to help: https://heyor.ca/r0o6v8

Sometimes, understanding what's really going on beneath the surface can be the most powerful step forward.The Counsellin...
07/17/2025

Sometimes, understanding what's really going on beneath the surface can be the most powerful step forward.

The Counselling Group offers psychometry and psychological assessment services designed to help you or your child gain clarity, confidence and the right support. Whether you're navigating learning challenges, ADHD, anxiety or mood-related concerns, we're here to walk with you at your pace.

Assessments are done in English and French, but our team can support you through the process in Arabic, English, French and Spanish to help you express yourself in the way that feels most natural.

Explore some of the most common assessments we offer or reach out directly to talk through what you need: https://heyor.ca/Yrtwhg

Some of us love a good routine. The morning coffee. The familiar walk. The calendar that keeps everything (mostly) toget...
07/11/2025

Some of us love a good routine. The morning coffee. The familiar walk. The calendar that keeps everything (mostly) together.

Routine can feel grounding. It can help us manage anxiety, stay organized and create a sense of safety in the chaos of life.

But sometimes, routine becomes a rut. That same schedule that once felt comforting? It can start to feel stagnant, like life is just happening on autopilot.

This is where mental health comes in. When we get stuck in the same loop for too long, we might notice:

🌀 Low mood or lack of motivation
🌀 Disconnection from joy or connection
🌀 A sense of being "numb" or emotionally flat
🌀 Resistance to change, even when we crave it

You're not lazy or broken for feeling this way. It might just be your mind and body's way of saying, "I need something different."

If you're feeling stuck, we're here to help: https://heyor.ca/r0o6v8

Ever been told to "just stay positive"?Like you're overwhelmed, hurting or just trying to make it through the day and so...
07/09/2025

Ever been told to "just stay positive"?

Like you're overwhelmed, hurting or just trying to make it through the day and someone drops a "good vibes only" on you. 🙃

Real emotional wellness doesn't come from ignoring what's hard - it comes from naming it, sitting with it and learning from it. And sometimes, just letting yourself feel it without rushing to fix it.

True positivity isn't about fake smiles. It's about honesty, growth and showing up for yourself, even when it feels heavy.

We're here to hold space for all of it - no toxic positivity required: https://heyor.ca/r0o6v8

There's no shortage of voices telling you how to live your life.Be this. Do that. Look like that person. Achieve that - ...
06/27/2025

There's no shortage of voices telling you how to live your life.

Be this. Do that. Look like that person. Achieve that - and do it all before yesterday.

Chasing every expectation doesn't bring peace, it often brings disconnection, frustration and that quiet sense of something's missing.

Here's a gentle alternative: pause. Check in with yourself and ask "Which choice feels warm? Peaceful? Hopeful?" and start there. That's your inner voice talking.

If you need to reconnect with that voice, we can help: https://heyor.ca/ddecuf

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About The Counselling Group

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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