Mother’s Day is a time of celebration—but for many, it’s also a time of complexity.
While flowers, cards, and breakfast in bed may fill social media feeds today, Mother’s Day can stir up a range of emotions—from deep joy and pride to exhaustion, anxiety, grief, or loneliness. At Creating Your Balance Counselling Therapy, we recognize the deep emotional labour and invisible load that so many mothers carry—not just today, but every day.
The Hidden Weight Mothers Carry
Whether you're a new mom navigating sleepless nights and postpartum adjustment, a single parent balancing caregiving and work, or a mother of grown children reflecting on your evolving role, the expectations placed on mothers are immense.
Mothers are often praised for their strength, but that very praise can mask a dangerous expectation: to always "hold it together," even when things are falling apart inside. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, women—especially those with caregiving responsibilities—experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, and burnout. Yet, many hesitate to seek support out of fear, stigma, or guilt.
You don’t have to be in crisis to ask for help. You just have to be human.
At www.cybct.ca, we believe that every mother deserves time and space to care for her mental health, not just her family.
Making Space for the Mother
Too often, mental health services focus on the child or the partner—but what about the mother? At CYBCT, we create a safe, judgment-free space for mothers to talk about:
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Overwhelm and burnout
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Loss of identity
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Perinatal and postpartum depression/anxiety
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Grief, infertility, or estrangement
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The challenges of balancing care for others with care for self
We approach each session with compassion, deep listening, and the belief that you are the expert in your own life. Our services are tailored, holistic, and designed to help you reconnect with your inner strengths—even if you feel they’ve been buried under years of caregiving.
A Message for Mothers This Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day, we invite you to go beyond the greeting cards and consider what you truly need—not just what others expect. That might be rest. Quiet. Laughter. Support. Or simply someone who sees you.
If you're struggling—or if you're simply feeling unseen—you're not alone. We're here to help you navigate the complex emotions of motherhood, one conversation at a time.
You give so much. You deserve support too.
Visit www.cybct.ca to book a confidential counselling session today, or to learn more about our services in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
With care,
Neal Henderson, CCC, RCT, RSW
Creating Your Balance Counselling Therapy
Helping you reclaim your balance—on Mother’s Day and every day.
Book your session now: Visit cybct.ca
Contact us: 902-420-6934 Email: admin@cybct.ca
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