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Burnout doesn’t have to be loud to be real.It doesn’t have to look like crying on the floor.Sometimes, it’s quiet.Someti...
07/23/2025

Burnout doesn’t have to be loud to be real.
It doesn’t have to look like crying on the floor.
Sometimes, it’s quiet.
Sometimes, it’s just... numbness.
If you feel like you’ve been holding it together by a thread, this is your sign:
It’s safe to let go.
We’re here to hold you.

What’s one small way you could offer yourself more care today? Share it below.



You give so much.To your patients. Your clients. Your community.But who pours into you?Who holds you when you’re tired? ...
07/21/2025

You give so much.
To your patients. Your clients. Your community.
But who pours into you?
Who holds you when you’re tired?

Pause and reflect: What’s one thing you wish someone would do for you right now? Share it below.



Just because you’re doing the job doesn’t mean you’re okay.Burnout doesn’t always look like collapsing, it often looks l...
07/18/2025

Just because you’re doing the job doesn’t mean you’re okay.
Burnout doesn’t always look like collapsing, it often looks like coping.
High-functioning. Exhausted. Disconnected.

Have you ever felt like you’re just “getting through” the day? Share your experience if it feels right below.



The hustle, the overgiving, the numbness, it’s not sustainable.When you choose softness instead of struggle?But what hap...
07/16/2025

The hustle, the overgiving, the numbness, it’s not sustainable.

When you choose softness instead of struggle?
But what happens when you stop pushing?

What might softness look like for you today? Share your thoughts below, or stay tuned for reflections and tools to help you embrace a gentler way of being.



Being “the strong one” gets lonely.Because when you’re always the one holding space for others, no one thinks to ask if ...
07/11/2025

Being “the strong one” gets lonely.
Because when you’re always the one holding space for others, no one thinks to ask if you’re okay.

Our Healing for the Helpers retreat this fall isn’t about fixing you. You’re not broken.
It’s about offering you the same care you so generously give to everyone else.

Come rest. Come reset. Come back to you.

Link in our bio to reserve your space.



If your job is to care for others, chances are you’ve learned how to hold it all in.But what happens when you’re the one...
07/09/2025

If your job is to care for others, chances are you’ve learned how to hold it all in.
But what happens when you’re the one who needs holding?

The Healing for the Helpers retreat is where it begins, where you’re not the caregiver, the counselor, the one who has it together.

You get to be you.

Raw, honest, tender, and supported.

We’re holding space for you this fall, do you have your ticket yet? Head to the link in our bio to sign up.



You’ve probably seen retreats that promise to change your life. But this one’s different. It’s not about pushing or perf...
07/09/2025

You’ve probably seen retreats that promise to change your life. But this one’s different. It’s not about pushing or performing, it’s about unwinding and recharging.

Led by someone who understands burnout intimately, this is a space where nervous systems get to exhale. You don’t have to keep carrying it alone.

Save your seat today via the link https://creativecounsellingthunderbay.ca/healing-for-the-helpers-retreat/

07/07/2025

You’ve spent years being the steady one. The strong one. The one others turn to in crisis.

But what if you need care now?

What if your nervous system is whispering, “I can’t keep going like this”?

You’re allowed to pause. To receive. To be the one held for once.

Healing for the Helpers is a restorative retreat designed for caregivers who are ready to reconnect with themselves.

This time, you don’t have to be the provider.

You get to be the one who’s supported.

Because your healing matters, too.

And it starts with saying yes.

If you’ve ever been told to “toughen up” or “leave work at work,” this is your reminder:Empathy isn’t a weakness. Sensit...
07/06/2025

If you’ve ever been told to “toughen up” or “leave work at work,” this is your reminder:
Empathy isn’t a weakness. Sensitivity isn’t a flaw.

Feeling deeply means you care and that deserves support, not shame.

The Healing for the Helpers retreat is your space to process all you’ve been holding.

You don’t have to “get over it.”
You get to move through it with care, regulation, and rest. We’d love to have you there and support you, reserve your spot through the link in our bio.



High-functioning burnout is sneaky.It looks like “doing fine” on the outside, while inside, your system is screaming for...
07/05/2025

High-functioning burnout is sneaky.
It looks like “doing fine” on the outside, while inside, your system is screaming for relief.

At our retreat, Healing for the Helpers, we create space for you to let the mask drop.
To let yourself be real, be tired, be human.

No judgment. No pressure. Just care.

Come exhale with us this September.
We are hosting an amazing retreat for YOU this fall where you can recharge and pour into yourself, and we are here to support you every step of the way.

Head to the link in our bio to visit our website and learn more about the retreat and reserved your space.





If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I the only one who feels like this?” - you’re not.And you don’t have to figure it out alone...
07/04/2025

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I the only one who feels like this?” - you’re not.

And you don’t have to figure it out alone anymore.

Healing for the Helpers is a community and a retreat space designed for you - the giver, the holder, the strong one.

We’re holding the door open for you to rest, release, and feel seen.

Join us this September by following the link in our bio to reserve your spot before we are at capacity!




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