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Latest Posts, Negative Core Beliefs, Trauma & CPTSD Stephanie Underwood, RSW Latest Posts, Negative Core Beliefs, Trauma & CPTSD Stephanie Underwood, RSW

How Social Media Algorithms Reinforce Our Schemas and Shape Our Realities

Discover how social media algorithms reinforce our deeply held beliefs, or schemas, by shaping the content we see and fostering harmful cycles of comparison. Learn about the psychological impact of curated feeds, echo chambers, and idealized portrayals of life, and find strategies to regain control of your mental well-being.

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Attachment Styles, Latest Posts, Negative Core Beliefs Stephanie Underwood, RSW Attachment Styles, Latest Posts, Negative Core Beliefs Stephanie Underwood, RSW

The Generational Shift in Dating: How Abandonment Wounds and Ghosting Shape Modern Relationships

Explore how abandonment wounds, ghosting, and attachment styles are shaping modern dating. Discover the generational shifts, societal influences, and trauma cycles contributing to these patterns, along with actionable steps to create and maintain healthier relationships.

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Mens Mental Health, Latest Posts, Trauma & CPTSD Stephanie Underwood, RSW Mens Mental Health, Latest Posts, Trauma & CPTSD Stephanie Underwood, RSW

Understanding the Freeze Response

Learn how the freeze response, a protective reaction to stress and trauma, can keep us feeling stuck, disconnected, and unmotivated. Discover signs that you may be in a chronic freeze state and explore practical steps to gently re-engage with life, reduce anxiety, and regain a sense of control.”

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Mens Mental Health, Latest Posts, Trauma & CPTSD Stephanie Underwood, RSW Mens Mental Health, Latest Posts, Trauma & CPTSD Stephanie Underwood, RSW

Understanding the Flight Response: When Anxiety Takes Over through Avoidance

Discover how the flight response, part of our natural reaction to stress and anxiety, can keep us stuck in chronic patterns of busyness, avoidance, and restlessness. Learn to recognize the hidden signs of being in ‘flight mode,’ understand how it impacts daily life, and explore practical steps to regain calm and balance.

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Latest Posts, Trauma & CPTSD Stephanie Underwood, RSW Latest Posts, Trauma & CPTSD Stephanie Underwood, RSW

Understanding the Differences Between Trauma-Informed Services Versus Trauma-Informed Therapy

Learn the differences between trauma-informed services and trauma-informed therapy in this comprehensive guide. Understand how trauma can result from both major events and subtle, ongoing experiences, and explore approaches that create safe, supportive environments for healing. Perfect for those new to trauma awareness."

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Relationships & Dating, Latest Posts Stephanie Underwood, RSW Relationships & Dating, Latest Posts Stephanie Underwood, RSW

I Love You, It's Ruining My Life: The Repercussions of Unhealed Wounds in Relationships

In relationships, love can feel like everything—until unresolved wounds begin to surface. In this blog post, we explore how unaddressed trauma and emotional baggage can destroy even the strongest connections. We also discuss how societal expectations, especially for men, contribute to emotional repression, and what individuals and society can do to break these damaging patterns for healthier, more fulfilling relationships.

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Latest Posts, Relationships & Dating, Trauma & CPTSD Stephanie Underwood, RSW Latest Posts, Relationships & Dating, Trauma & CPTSD Stephanie Underwood, RSW

When You're Growing, But Your Partner Isn’t: Navigating the Loneliness of Self-Development in Relationships

In relationships, personal growth can be a powerful yet isolating journey, especially when you’re healing and evolving but your partner isn’t. This blog post explores the emotional challenges of being committed to self-development in a relationship where your partner is resistant to change. From the loneliness that arises from emotional disconnection to the difficult decision of whether to stay or go, this post offers insights and guidance on how to navigate these tough situations while staying true to your personal healing and growth.

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Understanding Schemas: The Foundation of Our Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors

Discover the 18 core schemas that shape our perceptions and influence our lives. Learn how schema therapy can help you identify and change deep-rooted patterns, leading to healthier relationships and a more fulfilling life. Explore the impact of childhood experiences on adult behaviour and the journey toward self-awareness and healing.

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