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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.
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.
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.
Breaking the Silence: Understanding Emotional Abuse Against Men
Men need to be aware that they can be victims of emotional abuse in relationships, and the consequences can be deeply wounding.
Introducing Healing Narratives Counselling Inc.
Introducing Healing Narratives Counselling Inc. - Learn about the new counselling practice and its’ mission, services, and exciting future projects. Explore how Stephanie Underwood’s trauma and attachment-based approach continues to expand across Canada.
Exploring Emotions Through Art Therapy
Discover the healing power of art with this guided exercise in exploring emotions through color. Learn how to use pastels to express and identify your feelings in a safe, non-judgmental space. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this art therapy activity emphasizes self-expression over perfection.
Healing Heartbreak: How to Survive a Breakup
Learn how to navigate the emotional turmoil of breakups, especially for those with Anxious Attachment styles. Discover why breakups trigger core fears of abandonment and rejection, how the brain reacts like it's in withdrawal, and effective, evidence-based coping strategies to heal and move forward.
Understanding the Fearful-Avoidant Attachment Style: Childhood Roots and Adult Relationships
Fearful-Avoidant attachment, a complex and often misunderstood style, shapes how individuals connect with others from childhood through adulthood. This article dives into how this attachment style develops due to specific parenting practices and examines its impact on adult relationships.