Hit the Target or Knit a Scarf: Why Finding a Hobby is Self-Care in Disguise
December 17, 2025
Remember when life used to have recess? A built-in time to just play? Somewhere between adulting, taxes, and laundry piles,... View Article
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Two Pathways to Calm: Understanding Top-Down and Bottom-Up Regulation
December 14, 2025
In therapy, we often talk about “regulation,” but many people don’t realize that the nervous system can be regulated in... View Article
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Side-by-Side and Still Connected: The Secret Language of Hanging Out Like a Guy
December 7, 2025
There’s a kind of magic in sitting next to someone and… not really saying much. Two men in a truck,... View Article
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Feel It to Heal It: Why Emotional Avoidance Doesn’t Work (And What to Do Instead)
November 26, 2025
Ever caught yourself binge-watching Netflix instead of dealing with a tough conversation? Or maybe you get “really into cleaning” whenever... View Article
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Understanding Triangulation in Relationships
November 5, 2025
What Is Triangulation? Imagine a heated moment between two people. Instead of facing the tension head-on, one person pulls in... View Article
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Why Can’t My Counsellor Just See Us Both?
November 2, 2025
It seems like a natural step: “My therapist knows me so well—wouldn’t it be easier if they saw my partner... View Article
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The Power of a True Apology: Why Saying “I’m Sorry” Matters More Than You Think
October 22, 2025
In a world where conflict is inevitable—whether at work, in relationships, or even in passing interactions—knowing how to apologize sincerely... View Article
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Toxic Positivity: When “Good Vibes Only” Go Bad
October 15, 2025
You’ve had a rough day. You’re venting to a friend, hoping for some empathy, when they drop the classic line:... View Article
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“It Wasn’t That Bad”—When You Minimize Your Own Pain
September 12, 2025
Comparison Is a Thief of Healing Have you ever thought: At Wild Mountain Counselling in Penticton, we hear this all... View Article
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Why It’s Hard to Ask for Help—Even When You Know You Need It
September 9, 2025
Reaching Out Isn’t Weakness. It’s Risk. You might be someone who supports everyone else. The strong one. The capable one.... View Article
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The Therapy “Aha” Moment Isn’t Always What You Think
September 5, 2025
Growth Happens Quietly TV and movies often show therapy as a dramatic breakthrough moment—tears, epiphanies, instant change. But real therapy?... View Article
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When “I’m Fine” Is Just a Mask
September 2, 2025
You Can Appear High-Functioning and Still Be Struggling You get things done. You show up. You smile. But inside, you... View Article
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