About the Connection Counselling

About the Connection Counselling Janice Lyons, Registered Social Service Worker & Self Worth Activist I want to understand what makes an ideal lifestyle for you.

This process includes recognizing unwanted negative cycles of behaviour and replacing them with tools and skills to create your desired life (you know, the one you have always imagined). Psychotherapy is a supportive relationship designed to help resolve personal, social, or psychological difficulties. This process asks the right questions, provides an objective perspective, and is a source of acc

ountability. The goal is to help people live joyful, meaningful and engaged lives. https://janicelyons.com/podcasts/confessions-of-a-counsellor

Asking for help is not a sign that you've failed. It's a sign that you've decided to stop doing this alone.There's a ver...
09/08/2026

Asking for help is not a sign that you've failed. It's a sign that you've decided to stop doing this alone.

There's a version of strength that looks like handling everything yourself, never admitting you're struggling, always being the one who has it together. That version is exhausting. And it's lonely.

Real strength looks a lot more like: "I need support, and I'm going to get it."

If you're ready to stop doing it alone, Janice is here. Book a session at janicelyons.com



Stay Curious ✨
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A gentle reminder that this content is for educational purposes and is not therapy or a substitute for professional advice.

I'm out of the office this week for the back-to-school hustle and bustle. I will see you next week!
09/07/2026

I'm out of the office this week for the back-to-school hustle and bustle.

I will see you next week!

Happy Labour Day Weekend! I hope everyone enjoys one last summer bash before school starts! Stay Curious ✨--A gentle rem...
09/04/2026

Happy Labour Day Weekend!

I hope everyone enjoys one last summer bash before school starts!

Stay Curious ✨

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A gentle reminder that this content is for educational purposes and is not therapy or a substitute for professional advice

The final podcast of season 20 comes out tomorrow. This will be the last new episode for a while. I hope you enjoy it! h...
09/03/2026

The final podcast of season 20 comes out tomorrow. This will be the last new episode for a while. I hope you enjoy it!
https://buff.ly/YqQLL5T

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A gentle reminder that this content is for educational purposes and is not therapy or a substitute for professional advice

Three questions to ask yourself when you're overwhelmed instead of pushing through.Most of us default to the same move w...
09/01/2026

Three questions to ask yourself when you're overwhelmed instead of pushing through.

Most of us default to the same move when life gets heavy: push harder, fix faster, feel less. But that strategy has a shelf life — and when it runs out, the overwhelm usually gets louder.

These three questions won't solve everything. But they'll help you understand what's actually happening — and that's always the first step.

Swipe through and try them the next time you hit a wall.

Want more support with overwhelm? Book a session with Janice at janicelyons.com



Stay Curious ✨
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A gentle reminder that this content is for educational purposes and is not therapy or a substitute for professional advice.

The new blog goes live tomorrow. Sign up for the newsletter if you want to get access right away! https://buff.ly/4PsgGK...
08/31/2026

The new blog goes live tomorrow. Sign up for the newsletter if you want to get access right away!

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Listen here to the new podcast episode! https://buff.ly/YqQLL5T--A gentle reminder that this content is for educational ...
08/28/2026

Listen here to the new podcast episode!

https://buff.ly/YqQLL5T

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A gentle reminder that this content is for educational purposes and is not therapy or a substitute for professional advice

Have you read this month's blog? I explore how we are multifaceted, not just one static thing. You can change and have v...
08/27/2026

Have you read this month's blog? I explore how we are multifaceted, not just one static thing. You can change and have various parts to you; that's part of the human experience.

https://buff.ly/qP7IdSg

Stay Curious ✨

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A gentle reminder that this content is for educational purposes and is not therapy or a substitute for professional advice

When your nervous system is dysregulated, your thinking brain goes offline first.That's not a personality flaw. That's b...
08/25/2026

When your nervous system is dysregulated, your thinking brain goes offline first.

That's not a personality flaw. That's biology. When you're dysregulated — think angry, panicked, or overwhelmed—the part of your brain responsible for logic and language disconnects to protect you. This is why logic, reasoning, or "just calm down" rarely helps.

The move is to regulate first, then reflect.

If you'd like support learning how to do that, I offer neuro-affirming therapy in Guelph and online.

Stay Curious ✨
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A gentle reminder that this content is for educational purposes and is not therapy or a substitute for professional advice.

How are you doing today? Stay Curious ✨--A gentle reminder that this content is for educational purposes and is not ther...
08/24/2026

How are you doing today?

Stay Curious ✨

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A gentle reminder that this content is for educational purposes and is not therapy or a substitute for professional advice

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B-319 Speedvale Avenue East
Guelph, ON
N1E1N4

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Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm

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