Lighthouse Counselling & Support Services

Lighthouse Counselling & Support Services Lighthouse Counselling & Support Services offers trauma-informed counselling, self-care programs, and community outreach in Shelburne.

Our mission is to create a safe, supportive space where people of all ages can find hope, healing, and connection.

🍎 A few weeks in… how are they really doing?The backpacks are getting broken in, teacher names are becoming familiar, an...
09/18/2026

🍎 A few weeks in… how are they really doing?

The backpacks are getting broken in, teacher names are becoming familiar, and hopefully most of the paperwork has made it back to school.

The sandwiches may be coming home untouched at the bottom of the lunch bag… but somehow the snacks are mysteriously always gone. 😂

Now can be a really good time to get curious.

Instead of only asking “How was school?” try opening the door a little wider:

“What was the best part of your day?”
“Was anything hard today?”
“Who did you spend time with?”
“Did anything make you laugh?”

Kids and teens don’t always tell us everything right away. Sometimes the best conversations happen when we ask, listen, and give them space to answer without immediately trying to fix it.

Curiosity helps us understand what’s happening in their world and reminds them that they have a safe place to bring the good stuff, the hard stuff, and everything in between. 🤍

And if “I don’t know” is the answer today… there’s always tomorrow.

🤍 Wellness WednesdayYou don’t have to earn rest.Sometimes we wait until we’re completely exhausted before we finally giv...
09/16/2026

🤍 Wellness Wednesday

You don’t have to earn rest.

Sometimes we wait until we’re completely exhausted before we finally give ourselves permission to slow down.

But taking a break doesn’t have to mean you’ve reached your limit.

It can be five quiet minutes.
A walk around the block.
Putting your phone down for a bit.
Saying no to one more thing.
Or simply doing absolutely nothing for a moment.

Rest isn’t only for when we’re running on empty.

Sometimes taking care of ourselves means noticing we’re getting tired before we get there. 🤍

🤍 Wellness WednesdayTwo things can be true at once.You can feel excited about something and nervous about it.You can be ...
09/09/2026

🤍 Wellness Wednesday

Two things can be true at once.

You can feel excited about something and nervous about it.

You can be proud of yourself and still want to grow.

You can have a good day and still have a hard moment.

One feeling doesn’t have to cancel out the other.

Think about starting something new. You might genuinely be excited about what’s ahead while also feeling nervous about the unknown.

Both feelings are real. Both can exist together.

This is part of dialectical thinking, an important idea used in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). It can help us move away from all-or-nothing thinking and make space for experiences, feelings or perspectives that may seem opposite at first.

Life isn’t always either/or.

Sometimes it’s this AND that. 🤍

And just like that… they’re off. 💙For so many kids, teens and families in our community, today means new classrooms, new...
09/08/2026

And just like that… they’re off. 💙

For so many kids, teens and families in our community, today means new classrooms, new routines, familiar faces, new faces — and probably a mix of excitement and nerves.

Wishing all of our students, families, teachers and school staff a wonderful start back.

And to the parents and caregivers watching them walk through those doors today… we’re thinking of you too. 🥹

Here’s to new beginnings, one day at a time. 💙

🌿 Wellness Wednesday: Back to routine we go…Summer can look different for every family, but the return to school brings ...
09/02/2026

🌿 Wellness Wednesday: Back to routine we go…

Summer can look different for every family, but the return to school brings a shift of its own.

Early mornings, packed bags, schedules, new classrooms, and kids suddenly being expected to sit, listen, learn and focus for much of the day again. 😂

That adjustment takes time - for kids and caregivers.

The good news? We don’t have to change everything overnight. Small, consistent changes can make a big difference over time. Preparing a little the night before, building predictable routines, or adjusting one thing at a time can all help.

Routine comes from consistency, not perfection. ❤️

And let’s give some love to the teachers who are about to help a whole classroom of little humans remember what “inside voices” and “raise your hand” mean again. 😂 They’re finding their rhythm too!

A little patience and time can go a long way for everyone.

09/01/2026

Big hearts, big impact! 💙

A group of AMAZING kiddos stopped by today with an incredible donation of backpacks packed to the brim with everything needed for the upcoming school year! 📚

We are so incredibly grateful for their generosity. Donations like this do so much more than fill a backpack—they help a child we serve start the school year feeling prepared and confident, while also taking a little bit of pressure off a family’s budget.

Thank you for helping make a difference, one backpack—and one child—at a time! ❤️

🍎 Shelburne families… the back-to-school countdown is ON.Backpacks are coming out. Bedtimes are being reconsidered. Lunc...
09/01/2026

🍎 Shelburne families… the back-to-school countdown is ON.

Backpacks are coming out. Bedtimes are being reconsidered. Lunch ideas are being Googled.

And somewhere, someone has just discovered that the indoor shoes that definitely fit in June absolutely do not fit anymore. 😂

Whether your household is organized and ready or still wondering where all the lunch containers disappeared to, the back-to-school scramble has officially begun.

A little preparation, a little patience, and finding at least one matching pair of shoes sounds like a pretty good start. 😬

Wishing all of our local students, families, teachers and school staff a great final week of summer as everyone gets ready for the year ahead. ❤️

From all of us at Lighthouse Counselling & Support Services

08/31/2026

💜 Today is International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD).

Observed every August 31, International Overdose Awareness Day is a global day of remembrance, awareness, and action. It honours those who have died from overdose, supports those affected, promotes overdose prevention, and helps reduce the stigma around substance use and drug-related deaths.

🔗 Learn more about International Overdose Awareness Day: overdoseday.com

The Dufferin-Caledon Drug Strategy Committee (Dufferin Overdose Awareness Committee) is hosting a Drug Poisoning Awareness event today at Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre.

Join us as we remember those lost, support those who continue to grieve, and stand with people affected by substance use.

📆 August 31, 2026
🕛 4–6 p.m.
📍Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre, 6 Northmen Way, Orangeville

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