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The Body Image Therapist YYC

I am a licensed therapist and clinical social worker in Calgary, AB with a passion for sharing information about body image with the wider community.

I am also a member of the facial difference community and work with individuals with facial differences. I am a licensed therapist and clinical social worker specializing in body image, trauma and eating disorder work. I have over 12 years of experience in my field and am passionate about providing great service and information across Alberta and Ontario where I am licensed.

02/17/2026

Every relationship has conflict. Every healthy one has repair.

Fighting, doubting, feeling insecure — none of that means you're failin. What makes a relationship healthy isn't the absence of hard moments, it's the willingness to stay connected through them.

Save this if you needed the reminder and book couples therapy through the link in my bio 🤍

02/15/2026

ADHD is not just about attention or hyperactivity, it also affects how the brain regulates emotion 🧠

Because of differences in executive functioning and impulse control, emotional reactions can feel immediate, intense, and hard to dial down ⚡️

Rejection Sensitivity (often called RSD) describes the strong emotional pain that can happen in response to perceived criticism, disapproval, or exclusion 💔

Even small social cues can feel overwhelming, triggering shame, anxiety, people-pleasing, or defensiveness. This is a sign of a nervous system that reacts fast to social threat and a key piece of the ADHD experience ✨️

02/09/2026

Emotionally immature parents often struggle to provide the emotional safety and boundaries children need ✨️

If you experienced inappropriate oversharing about finances or marital problems, were made your parent's confidant, walked on eggshells around untreated mental health issues, or found yourself being more emotionally mature than your parent - you're not alone 🫥

These patterns can leave lasting impacts, but recognizing them is the first step toward healing.

You deserved a parent who could manage their own emotions, respect your boundaries, and protect you from adult burdens. Now, you can learn to re-parent yourself with the emotional maturity you needed all along 👫

02/06/2026

Real talk: the people who are loud, mean, or obsessed with status in high school usually… stay there ✨️

Meanwhile, you get to leave. In a few years, none of this will matter — new cities, new friends, new lives. So if someone’s being a jerk, it’s not because you’re “behind.” It’s because you’re already outgrowing the room. Hang in. Your world gets way bigger than this 🌎

02/01/2026

Codependency doesn't just affect your relationships—it affects how you see and treat your body.

When you're constantly seeking approval about your appearance, changing how you eat to please others, or ignoring your body's signals, you're stuck in a cycle that keeps self-worth low and body shame high.

Here's the truth: You can honor your body AND be in relationship with others. You don't have to choose.

You deserve to take up space, have needs, and honor your body—exactly as it is.

Save this if you needed to hear it today 💗

01/27/2026

Affirmations won’t instantly change your life.

They might feel cheesy. Fake. Awkward.
But they do make life better 😌

Not by magic — by repetition.
Because self-talk is a habit ✨️

Say it anyway.

01/23/2026

There is a therapist for everyone — but the right one shouldn’t just nod politely while you spiral 😌

Your therapist should feel safe and be willing to lovingly call you out.

Comfortable enough to hold your feelings.
Bold enough to challenge the stories that keep you stuck.

Growth isn’t always cozy. Sometimes it’s awkward, stretchy, and a little “ugh.”

And that’s okay — we can sit there together.
Discomfort isn’t the enemy. Avoiding it is.

✨ Healing happens when you feel safe and slightly challenged. ✨

01/21/2026

My vasovagal syncope spiel!

Im genuinely fascinated if anyone has experience with this or tips!

01/20/2026

Vicarious trauma = absorbing someone else's pain without realizing it 😵‍💫

Friend shares their body struggles → now you're spiraling about yours? That's it.

Your brain's trying to protect you but sometimes overreacts to others' stories.

Quick fixes:
✨ Notice when you're taking on their stuff
✨ Set boundaries on triggering convos
✨ Step back from content that pulls you backward

You can care about others AND protect your peace. Your healing matters too 💗

01/17/2026

Hot take: If everything your partner does feels wrong lately,
it’s probably not them — it’s negative sentiment override.

This doesn’t mean your feelings are invalid.
It means the relationship system is under stress.

Which one shows up more for you lately — positive or negative? 👀

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01/12/2026

Friendship breakups hurt — but we rarely talk about them.

There aren’t many supports, scripts, or rituals for losing a friend, even though the impact can be just as deep as any other relationship loss.

When a friendship ends, it can leave confusion, grief, and self-doubt — often in silence. 💛

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01/08/2026

The blame game can feel protective — if they just owned it, I could finally move on.
But waiting for someone else to give you closure keeps your healing on hold.

Closure isn’t something you’re handed. It’s something you build. 🧠✨

And reclaiming it is often the moment trauma loosens its grip.

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602 11th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB
T2R1J8

Website

https://www.yourcounselling.ca/get-to-know-us/jordan-burness/

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