“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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“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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“I Don’t Know What to Talk About” — When You Draw a Blank in Therapy
August 22, 2025
You Made It to the Session. That’s Enough. Sometimes you show up to therapy and… nothing. No big revelations. No... 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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“I Don’t Want to Burden Anyone”: The Hidden Cost of Suppressing Your Feelings
August 15, 2025
Holding It In Doesn’t Make You Stronger If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t want to burden anyone with my problems,”... View Article
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Gaming and Teenagers: Finding a Healthy Balance
August 13, 2025
In today’s digital age, gaming is a popular pastime among teenagers. While it can offer many cognitive and social benefits,... View Article
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Why You’re So Hard on Yourself (And How to Start Being Kinder)
August 13, 2025
The Inner Critic Isn’t the Truth Do you find yourself saying things to yourself you’d never say to someone else?“You’re... View Article
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Soothe Your Nervous System with Bilateral Stimulation: A Simple Path to Calm
August 10, 2025
In a world that moves fast and demands much, our nervous systems often bear the brunt—leaving us feeling overwhelmed, anxious,... View Article
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The Difference Between Guilt and Shame—And Why It Matters
August 8, 2025
They Feel Similar, But They’re Not the Same Many people confuse guilt and shame, but they affect our mental health... View Article
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