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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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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“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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“I Thought I Was Over This”: When Old Feelings Resurface
August 29, 2025
Emotions Don’t Expire Have you ever felt blindsided by sadness, anger, or shame from something you thought you’d already processed?... View Article
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Is It Resistance or Self-Protection? Understanding Avoidance in Therapy
August 19, 2025
You’re Not “Difficult”—You’re Guarded for a Reason If you’ve ever cancelled therapy last-minute, avoided booking altogether, or found yourself saying... View Article
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What Is Emotional Safety and Why Does It Matter in Therapy?
July 18, 2025
Emotional Safety Is the Foundation of Effective Therapy If you’ve ever opened up to someone and felt judged, dismissed, or... View Article
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