Support Through Life’s Challenges

Structure of Sessions

We create a space that is full of compassion and curiosity and free of judgement. Facilitators provide the framework for the discussion. They establish the trust needed so that participants can feel comfortable speaking honestly with one another. Through true listening, connection begins to flow. Participants soon realize they can learn from—and lean on—one another.

Our one-hour groups of 8-15 participants run for 3, 6 or 8 sessions. Participants can be placed in a group or can sign up with others who are facing similar challenges. Corporate groups are designed alongside the partner organization to best meet the needs of its employees.

Our Services

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  • Our team facilitates support groups for both corporate and not-for-profit organizations. We specialize in addressing issues such as mental health and emotional well-being, employee burnout and stress, workplace change, cohesion and culture, diversity and inclusion, work-life balance, employee satisfaction, navigating life transitions, grief, and parenting and caregiver support. Groups are virtual, but we are open to designing an in-person group.

    For more information, click here.

  • Q: “What causes teen anxiety?”

    A: (teacher) “EVERYTHING!”

    We work with many schools to provide support groups that help young people feel less alone. We collaborate with school staff to meet the needs of their students. While most groups are designed around the common stresses that students experience, we are also able to lead specific groups around bullying, academic challenges, peer pressure, prepping for new schools and feelings of isolation. We can hold sessions during school, after school and virtually.

    Please reach out here to learn more.

  • Our community support groups address themes such as stress, grief in all its forms, and life transitions. Our trained facilitators establish a positive group dynamic where participants feel able to talk about their challenges, listen to others with similar experiences and connect in a way that helps them feel less alone.

    Groups are virtual, but we are open to designing an in-person group.

    Sign up here.

  • Need someone to talk to? Our trained facilitators are here to support you—whether you're navigating grief, life transitions or social challenges. While this isn’t therapy, we offer a safe, supportive space to be heard, reflect, and find your own path forward. You're not alone, and meaningful change is possible.

    $90 per hour (flexible pricing available).

    Book your confidential personal meeting here.

  • Are you hoping to start a support group? Lean on us to help train you in the TLC method. We will be with you every step of the way until you are ready and feel comfortable running a group on your own. Then you can see the power and the joy in leading a support group.

“A wonderful way to get support that you never knew existed!”

—Caregiver Support Group Participant

Why TLC Groups are Needed

Research underscores the real need for greater support in tackling the challenges faced by organizations—employees are feeling disempowered by economic pressures; disengagement in the workplace is on the rise; and issues of loneliness and mental health are escalating. Partnering with us will help you to:

  • boost employee engagement

  • improve psychological safety

  • encourage employees to collaborate to unlock solutions 

  • increase employee retention

  • build a shared identity through celebrating diversity and building collective resilience

  • create programming, education and training including for events such as International Women’s Day, Blue Monday, Back to School, Mental Health Awareness Month, etc.

“The most valuable part of these discussions was the openness and the comradery formed by strangers after weeks of meeting. We became friends and shared very personal experiences that will help us all to grow. The friendships and the trust garnered in these sessions cannot be explained in mere words but have made a lasting, positive imprint in my life.”

—Elaine Bernard, Senior Development Officer, Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation

Need more proof of how needed these groups are? Check out this poster that was created at one of our recent in-school workshops!