Group Counselling

Most resources focus on how to help the child. This group focuses on supporting the caregiver. Caring for a high-needs child can be incredibly meaningful — and incredibly exhausting. Those of us caring for children with complex emotional, developmental, behavioural, or medical needs often carry an extraordinary responsibility. The love is deep, but the stress can be constant. Many of us quietly experience things like:

• Chronic stress and exhaustion
• Feeling overwhelmed by constant demands
• Guilt about needing space or rest
• Resentment that feels confusing or shameful
• Isolation from friends or other families
• Fear of burnout

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone — and there is support. We offer support, understanding, and practical tools to sustain yourself in this role. This group combines evidence-based mental health education with supportive discussion, allowing participants to learn practical skills while also connecting with others who truly understand the experience.

Because big emotions deserve big colours, soft spaces, and brave conversations. No artistic experience required — just curiosity and a willingness to explore. Kids between 9–12 often feel emotions intensely, but they don’t always have the words or tools to understand what’s happening inside them. Frustration, anxiety, sadness, and overwhelm can show up as meltdowns, shutdowns, or behaviour that seems confusing to both kids and parents. Brave Brushes is a small, supportive counselling group that helps children explore and regulate their emotions through creative expression. In this group, creativity becomes a bridge between big feelings and meaningful conversations.

Step into your power with play and connection

Boundaries aren’t walls—they’re invitations. In this playful and supportive group, women come together to practice saying what they need, experimenting with new ways of responding, and strengthening their emotional muscles. We know that the brain can learn new patterns through repeated practice. That means every time you try a new way of expressing a boundary, you’re literally reshaping how your brain responds in relationships.