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02/04/2026

Associate Therapist Megan Sutherland:

Eating disorders don’t have a “look,” and they’re not about willpower. They can affect anyone and often show up as ways of coping with anxiety, trauma, or strong emotions. Recovery isn’t linear, but support helps. Just know you’re not alone. 💛

Learn more: https://nedic.ca/edaw/

02/03/2026

こんにちは、バンクーバーで心理カウンセリングをさせていただいている靖子です。今日は Self attunement（セルフ・アチューンメント）についてお話ししたいと思います。
Self attunement とは、
「今の自分の内側で、何が起きているのか」に
評価せず、急がず、丁寧に耳を澄ます力のことです。
私たちはつい、
「こう感じるべき」「もっと頑張らなきゃ」と
自分を修正しようとしますよね。
でも臨床心理では、変化は“調整”ではなく、“同調”から始まると考えます。
たとえば、
不安を消そうとする代わりに、
「今、不安がここにあるんだね」と気づく。
イライラを抑えるより、
「大切な何かが脅かされているサインかも」と受け取る。
Self attunement とは、
自分をコントロールすることではなく、
自分の一番信頼できる観察者になることです。
この力が育つと、
感情に振り回されにくくなり、
他者との attunement（共感）も自然に深まっていきます。
まずは1日30秒、
「今の私は、どんな状態かな？」
そう自分に問いかけるところから始めてみてください。

Hi, this is Yasuko who offeres clinical counselling in metro vancouvcer area. Today, I’d like to talk about self-attunement.
Self-attunement is the ability to gently notice what is happening inside of us,
without judgment and without rushing to change it.
We often try to correct ourselves—
telling ourselves how we should feel or that we need to try harder.
But in psychotherapy, we understand that real change begins not with control, but with attunement.
For example, instead of trying to eliminate anxiety,
we pause and say, “Anxiety is here right now.”
Rather than suppressing irritation,
we recognize it as a possible signal that something important feels threatened.
Self-attunement is not about managing or fixing ourselves.
It is about becoming the most trustworthy observer of our own inner experience.
As this capacity develops,
we become less overwhelmed by emotions,
and our ability to attune to others naturally deepens as well.
To begin, try taking just thirty seconds a day and ask yourself,
“What state am I in right now?”
That simple moment of noticing is where self-attunement begins.

01/30/2026

Setting boundaries can bring up guilt, especially for people who are used to prioritizing others. Associate Therapist Kelly, offers trauma-informed psychoeducation on reframing boundaries as self-respect rather than rejection.

01/28/2026

Believing that we need a “fresh start” can feel hopeful at first, but it often creates pressure to erase the past rather than learn from it.
In this video, associate therapist Eby Sebastian from Counselling for All talks about the myth of starting over — the idea that we can simply leave everything behind and begin again. In reality, our experiences, habits, and history come with us, shaping how we move forward.
He shares a grounded reframe: instead of waiting for a clean slate, focus on beginning from where you are — with honesty, intention, and self-compassion.
Noticing the urge to “reset” is an important first step.
Real progress comes from moving forward, not starting over.

01/27/2026

Do you feel like your emotions are overwhelming? Does anxiety sometimes take over and leave you feeling unsure how you will get through it? In this video associate therapist Kelsy describes and demonstrates a technique called the butterfly hug. This is something you can do anytime your emotions are heightened and especially when you are feeling a lot of anxiety. All you have to do is cross your arms and tap your body. You can do it on your chest, shoulders, arms, legs, etc. as long as your left hand is on the right side of your body and your right hand is on the left side of your body you will be stimulating both sides of your brain and the tapping can help calm your nervous system. Tap with a rhythm and focus on the sensation of the tapping and calming your breath.

01/23/2026

Self-love isn’t about staying positive all the time.
It’s about allowing what’s true to exist.

01/22/2026

We’re often taught to stay positive, stay strong, and move on as quickly as possible. But what happens when difficult emotions don’t actually go away?

This week, we’re sharing an article that explores what happens when emotions are pushed down instead of acknowledged. Suppressing feelings can affect both mental and physical health, even when our intentions are to cope or protect ourselves.

A self-loving approach invites something gentler. Listening instead of overriding. Curiosity instead of judgment. Compassion instead of control.

If you’ve ever felt pressure to be “okay” when you weren’t, this read may offer reassurance and clarity. 💗

https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/the-stories-we-tell/202601/what-happens-when-we-push-emotions-down

01/20/2026

Feeling the winter blues? As associate therapist Ashley explains, incorporating weekly activities that support social connection, physical activity, and time outdoors, may help improve our mood. If this season feels challenging, you are not alone and support is available.

01/16/2026

You do not need to become someone new to grow this year. Strengthening your relationship with yourself can quietly transform how you move through life.

01/15/2026

January can bring so much pressure to ‘get it together’ immediately — new routines, new habits, new mindset. And if you haven’t started yet, it’s easy to feel like you’re already behind.
In this video, practicum student Abbey from Counselling For All reminds us that you don’t need to start the year at full speed. Real change doesn’t follow a calendar date.
Instead of forcing big resolutions, she encourages choosing one feeling you want more of this year — and letting your goals build from there.
There’s no right way to begin.
Start small. Start gently. Start when you’re ready.

01/14/2026

こんにちは、バンクーバーで心理カウンセリングをさせていただいている靖子です。今日は“心のカップ”についてお話しします。
私たちの心には、目には見えないけれど“カップ”のようなものがあります。
安心感、つながり、休息、自己肯定感──こうしたものが入ることで、そのカップは満たされていきます。
でも、仕事のストレス、家族のこと、人間関係の気遣いなどが続くと、このカップは少しずつ減っていきます。
気付いたら“イライラしやすい”“涙が出やすい”“やる気が出ない”…そんなサインとして現れることもあります。
もし今、あなたのカップが空っぽに感じるなら、それは弱さではなく“回復が必要という身体と心からのメッセージ”です。
小さいことで良いんです。。深呼吸する、数分だけ休む、信頼できる人に話す、自分に優しい言葉をかける…そうした行動が、少しずつカップを満たし直してくれます。
あなたの心のカップを守ることは、あなたがより健やかでいられるための大切なケアです。どうか、今日ほんの少しだけ、自分のカップも満たしてあげてくださいね。

Hello,its Yasuko offering clinical counselling in Vancouver. I’d like to talk about the idea of the emotional cup.
Each of us has an emotional cup that holds things like a sense of safety, connection, rest, and self-kindness. When these are present, our cup feels fuller and we’re better able to cope with daily life.
However, ongoing stress, work pressure, family responsibilities, or emotional caregiving can slowly drain this cup. When that happens, you might notice feeling more irritable, tearful, unmotivated, or emotionally exhausted.
If your cup feels empty right now, it doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you. It means your mind and body are asking for care and recovery.
Refilling your emotional cup doesn’t have to be complicated. Small acts—pausing to take a breath, allowing yourself to rest, reaching out to someone you trust, or speaking to yourself with kindness—can gently begin to refill it.
Taking care of your emotional cup is not selfish. It’s an essential part of maintaining your mental well-being. Today, I invite you to offer yourself even a small moment of care.

01/13/2026

At the start of a new year, it is easy to focus on changing behaviors. But sustainable change rarely lasts if it is not rooted in how we relate to ourselves.

This article explores why self-relationship is foundational to healthy choices, emotional regulation, and long-term wellbeing. When we feel connected to ourselves, decisions become clearer and kinder. Change stops feeling like self-correction and starts to feel like self-care. 🌿

As 2026 begins, growth does not need to come from pushing harder. It can come from listening more closely.
Read more here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/the-stories-we-tell-ourselves/202511/building-a-stronger-relationship-with-yourself

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