Cynthia Johnston Counselling and Consulting Services

10/09/2026

Some losses don’t come with a funeral, but they can still break your heart.

You can grieve the parent who is still alive but unable to love you the way you needed. The friendship that ended without a real goodbye. Your health before pain, illness or exhaustion changed everyday life. The home you had to leave. The relationship you tried so hard to save.

You can grieve the childhood you should have had. The future you could picture so clearly. Years lost to survival. The version of yourself you miss.

People may say, “At least no one died,” without realising that something deeply important has still gone. And when others don’t recognise the loss, it can feel even lonelier.

If you’re carrying a sadness you can’t quite explain, it may be grief. You don’t need permission to mourn what changed, what never came, or what you had to let go of.

FREE GRIEF BEYOND LOSS INFOGRAPHIC: NON-DEATH GRIEF

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10/08/2026

A large study of new mothers reveals that “postpartum” mental health symptoms often begin long before the baby arrives, and depression is just a part of the story.

10/03/2026

How often do you encounter stubborn myths about addiction that hinder progress in therapy? It’s tough when unhelpful beliefs stand in the way of true healing and understanding.

We've created a beautiful visual resource, "10 Common Addiction Myths," to help. It gently debunks prevalent misconceptions with evidence-based facts, making complex information digestible for clients and their families. Use it to foster a more informed, empathetic view of addiction as a health condition, not a moral failing. 🧠

This tool can be incredibly helpful in challenging beliefs that often impede engagement in treatment and recovery.

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10/03/2026

Some days you can be grateful for what you have and still feel worn out.

You can love your family deeply and need a break from them.

You can miss someone and know the relationship was not good for you.

You can be healing and still have a hard day. You can feel anxious and still do the thing. You can be proud of how far you’ve come and wish life felt easier.

None of this makes you ungrateful, weak or confused. It makes you human.

Life is rarely one feeling or the other. Sometimes the kindest thing we can do for ourselves is stop forcing a choice and let both truths have a little room.

FREE TWO THINGS CAN BE TRUE AT ONCE PRINTABLE POSTER PDF

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10/01/2026

DBTSkills. Distress Tolerance Module. T.I.P.P skill.
We use Distress Tolerance Skills in crisis situations.

09/30/2026

Awaiting apologies, explanations, and closure traps a person in a one-sided bond. The one who broke you isn’t responsible for putting your mind back together. You are. Here’s how.

09/30/2026

09/30/2026

DBT Skills : Module. Interpersonal Effectiveness. Skill: Boundaries.