Lighthouse Counselling & Support Services Shelburne

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

Wellness Wednesday 🤍

A difficult moment doesn’t define who you are.

None of us has everything figured out. We’re all learning as we go, through experiences that shape who we become.

Something worth remembering is that two things can be true at once.

We can feel proud of how far we’ve come while recognizing there are still things we’re working through. We can wish we’d handled a situation differently while still offering ourselves compassion. We can accept where we are today while continuing to grow.

There’s room for both, and that’s okay.

We can reflect, take responsibility when needed, and move forward without allowing one difficult moment to define the whole of who we are.

A little compassion can go a long way, both for ourselves and for others. 🌿

10/13/2026

Social skills are built in the little moments. 🤍

They help children communicate, build friendships, handle conflict, express their feelings, understand others and feel more confident in everyday situations.

Every child is different. Their experiences, environment and the support around them can all influence how they learn, connect and develop social skills.

Skills like taking turns, listening, managing emotions, showing empathy and respecting personal space are all things children learn and practice over time.

With patience, encouragement and support, these everyday moments can help children build skills they will carry with them at school, at home and in relationships as they grow.

10/08/2026

October is ADHD Awareness Month 🧡

ADHD can look different from person to person, and it’s often about much more than being “hyper” or distracted.

It can look like struggling to get started, losing track of time, forgetting things, feeling overwhelmed by everyday tasks, or having a hard time transitioning from one task or activity to another.

For some people, it can also look like becoming completely absorbed in something interesting, feeling mentally busy, getting frustrated quickly, or feeling especially affected by criticism or rejection.

A lot of energy can go into simply trying to stay organized, keep up, and manage things that may look easy from the outside.

ADHD can show up in children, teens and adults, and understanding the many ways it can present can help us respond with more curiosity and support.

Awareness can help us move away from labels like “lazy,” “too sensitive,” or “not trying hard enough” and toward greater understanding, compassion and support.

&SupportServices

10/07/2026

Wellness Wednesday 🤍

Comparison is sneaky.

You can feel completely fine with your life… until you see someone else’s.

Their house.
Their vacation.
Their relationship.
Their body.
Their career.
Their perfect family photo.

And suddenly, what you have doesn’t feel like enough.

But we’re usually comparing our full, messy reality to one small piece of someone else’s life.

We don’t know what happened before the photo, what they’re worried about, or what they wish was different.

Everyone has their own stuff.

So when comparison shows up, instead of asking:

“Why don’t I have that?”

Try asking:

“What am I overlooking in my own life right now?”

Sometimes comparison doesn’t mean you need a different life.

Sometimes it just means you need to look back at your own. 🤍

10/01/2026

Walfall Memorial Tournament frontlinefamilies_canada 💙🏈🚔

10/01/2026

Thank you Frontline Families for the opportunity to be part of this amazing group❤️