Life Restoration Counselling Group

02/12/2026

We recently worked with a blended family in Whitby who felt overwhelmed by new roles and old wounds. Over eight weekly sessions we helped them build shared routines, clearer communication, and a kinder way of relating — like learning a new language together. Progress wasn’t perfect, but within two months they reported less conflict, more predictable evenings, and stronger trust. We take a holistic approach and welcome all family shapes and backgrounds. If you’re facing caregiving stress or a big transition, reaching out is a simple, brave first step. Book a free consultation at https://wix.to/gn99bLN — we’re here to help.

02/12/2026

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We are enough.

The many ways we are held, seen, understood, validated, heard and reassured in times of challenge can be an affirming to honour who we are and our experiences.

02/11/2026

Feeling overwhelmed between sessions? Here are two simple, research-backed tools you can try right now: 1) Grounding 5-4-3-2-1: name 5 things you see, 4 you feel, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste or notice. It calms the nervous system and brings you back to the present. 2) Brief thought record: write the situation, the automatic thought, evidence for and against it, and a balanced alternative thought. This helps weaken unhelpful thinking patterns over time. These tools complement therapy — we teach and tailor them in sessions to help create lasting habit change. In-person support is available in Whitby, and we offer a free consultation for newcomers. Reach out to learn which tools fit you best: https://wix.to/w6CWgBG 💚👐

02/10/2026

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✨ Addressing the root cause of anxiety is key, and supplements should not be used to mask the cause of anxiety; rather, we believe they can be used as a tool to help manage it
✨ All of these supplements have different mechanisms and unique properties
✨ Have you tried or heard of any of these before?
Would love to hear your thoughts below!”

Thank you for sharing !

02/07/2026

From a therapeutic perspective, our healing is rarely a solo process.

Humans are innately wired for relationship. Our bodies and minds learn safety, trust, and resilience through connection with others.

Community can look like and include:
• people who sit with you without rushing you
• spaces where your story doesn’t need to be condensed
 • shared care, shared grief, shared meaning
• being known over time, not just in crisis

Support doesn’t have to be loud or perfect to be healing.

Sometimes it can include in our self-care and engagement with others over time; through ritual, experiences and practice.

While therapy can help you understand yourself.

Community reminds us that we don’t have to do it on our own.

02/05/2026

I love my children deeply — and sometimes I am just exhausted. If that sounds like you, you’re not alone. Parental burnout isn’t a failure; it’s your nervous system telling you something needs to change. It shows up as numbness, irritability, withdrawal, or feeling overwhelmed by small tasks.

At Life Restoration Counselling Group we create a non-judgmental, holistic space to help parents rebuild resources, set boundaries, and restore emotional balance. Therapy can help you move from surviving to steady — for you and your family.

If you’re feeling depleted, please reach out. We offer a free initial consultation to explore support that fits your life. Let’s take the next gentle step together. 💛

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Many parents come into therapy saying, “I love my children deeply—but I’m exhausted.” This statement is often followed by guilt, confusion, and self-judgment. Society rarely makes space for parents to talk honestly about burnout, especially when they are doing everything they can to meet the...

02/05/2026

Feeling like love alone isn’t enough? You’re not alone. Parental burnout is a deep, exhausting state — emotional, mental, and physical — that many parents live with in silence. Learn the signs, why guilt shows up, and how to find compassionate support in our latest post: Parental Burnout — When Love Isn’t Enough. Read more: https://wix.to/K6C5nqM

Many parents come into therapy saying, “I love my children deeply—but I’m exhausted.” This statement is often followed by guilt, confusion, and self-judgment. Society rarely makes space for parents to talk honestly about burnout, especially when they are doing everything they can to meet the...

02/05/2026

Wondering what happens at your first family therapy session at Life Restoration? We’ll welcome everyone, listen without judgment, and map out what matters most to your family. Expect a calm check-in, a chance for each person to share their perspective, and a clear, confidential plan for next steps. Many local families leave with improved communication, clearer roles, and fewer heated conflicts — practical changes we help you build together. Start with a free initial consultation to see if we’re the right fit and begin a collaborative plan tailored to your family. Ready to take the next step? Book now: https://wix.to/Stj3OGr

02/01/2026

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So many people are walking around braced, overwhelmed, and holding on tight.

Therapy can be a place to put your hands down, feel heard, understood and supported.

01/30/2026

Our distress isn’t just personal.

Mental health care can’t focus only on coping skills without acknowledging the conditions that make coping necessary.

Healing asks for both:
• care for our bodies and nervous systems
• and honest attention to the environments we are navigating (our families, communities, cultural, socio-economical, systemic, political challenges and barriers etc.)

Therapy isn’t necessarily about adapting endlessly to what hurts.
It’s a space where we explore restoring choice, agency, and connection, within real life contexts; internal experience and the external forces shaping it.

Clinical support and care isn’t just about asking “What’s wrong with me?”
It also asks, “What has this environment required of me?”

Therapy offers a place to explore these experiences with care, clarity, and respect.

If you’re interested in working with a therapist who considers both personal and systemic factors in mental health, we invite you to reach out.

Book a consultation or learn more through our link in bio today.

01/26/2026

We believe small, steady habits can brighten your days and build resilience. Try these five simple tools alongside counselling at our Whitby clinic: 1) Guided breathing—pause for 4–6 deep breaths to calm your nervous system. 2) Sleep hygiene—set a soothing bedtime routine to help mood and memory. 3) Schedule pleasure—book short, regular activities that bring you joy. 4) Thought logs—notice and name unhelpful thoughts to reduce their power. 5) Boundary-setting—practice saying no so you can say yes to what matters. These tools complement therapy; when self-help plateaus, personalized counselling at our Whitby office can provide deeper, targeted support. You don’t have to do this alone. Learn more or book an appointment: https://wix.to/0f8HTbP