Three Story Clinic

Three Story Clinic Three Story Clinic offers public and private mental health services for children and youth that can have a positive and lasting effect on health and wellbeing.

Building trust in yourself usually doesn’t come from big decisions, itcomes from smaller moments.Following through on so...
04/22/2026

Building trust in yourself usually doesn’t come from big decisions, itcomes from smaller moments.

Following through on something simple… Letting it be imperfect… Making a decision without over checking... Sitting with a bit of discomfort instead of avoiding it…

It doesn’t feel like much in the moment, but over time it changes how you see yourself 🌸

It is really easy to feel responsible when someone around you is upset. Especially if you’re used to being the one who s...
04/15/2026

It is really easy to feel responsible when someone around you is upset. Especially if you’re used to being the one who smooths things over, keeps the peace, or tries to make things better quickly. Your brain starts scanning for what you did wrong and how to fix it.

However, not every emotion is yours to take on. People can feel stressed, overwhelmed, or off for reasons that have nothing to do with you. Even when you are part of the situation, it doesn’t automatically mean you’ve done something wrong 🤍

Anger is often a secondary emotion, meaning it tends to surface in place of something more vulnerable underneath.From a ...
04/11/2026

Anger is often a secondary emotion, meaning it tends to surface in place of something more vulnerable underneath.

From a clinical perspective, emotions like fear, shame, grief, and loneliness are frequently at the root of angry responses. When the nervous system perceives threat, anger can feel safer or more accessible than the primary emotion driving it.

Learning to identify what’s beneath the anger is a key part of emotional regulation work and a skill that can be developed in therapy.

Both short term and long term therapy can be really helpful, it just depends on what you’re needing.Short-term therapy i...
04/09/2026

Both short term and long term therapy can be really helpful, it just depends on what you’re needing.

Short-term therapy is often more focused. There’s usually a clear goal, and the work is a bit more structured around building skills, managing symptoms, or getting through a specific situation.

Long-term therapy tends to go a bit deeper. It creates space to explore patterns, relationships, and parts of yourself that don’t always come up right away. It’s less about quick solutions and more about understanding and long-term change.

Neither is “better”, they just serve different purposes at different times. And at Three Story, we offer both ⭐️

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) is a structured, skills based approach designed to help individuals better manage ...
04/06/2026

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) is a structured, skills based approach designed to help individuals better manage intense emotions and navigate challenging situations.

It focuses on building practical skills like emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and communication, while also holding space for acceptance and change at the same time.

Rather than trying to get rid of difficult emotions, DBT helps you learn how to respond to them in a way that feels more steady and effective.

04/04/2026

A lot of people say they want to relax, but when they try, it can feel restless or like they should be doing something else.

That’s usually not a discipline issue. It’s just a system that’s gotten used to being “on,” so slowing down feels unfamiliar.

Learning to relax isn’t just doing less, it’s getting used to a different pace, little by little.

Not every thought is a fact.Thoughts are fast, automatic, and often shaped by how you’re feeling in the moment. They can...
03/30/2026

Not every thought is a fact.

Thoughts are fast, automatic, and often shaped by how you’re feeling in the moment. They can sound urgent, important, and completely true, especially when anxiety is involved.

Facts are different. They’re grounded, steady, and don’t shift with your mood.

Sometimes the most helpful thing you can do is pause and ask:

What do I actually know for sure?

The pressure to respond right away can feel automatic.Often, it’s less about the message and more about what it might me...
03/30/2026

The pressure to respond right away can feel automatic.

Often, it’s less about the message and more about what it might mean if you don’t respond, being seen as rude or letting someone down.

Taking a pause allows you to check in with your capacity and respond more intentionally, rather than out of pressure.

Urgency doesn’t always equal importance.

Anxiety doesn’t just create worry, it changes how you process what’s happening.It narrows your focus, increases urgency,...
03/27/2026

Anxiety doesn’t just create worry, it changes how you process what’s happening.

It narrows your focus, increases urgency, and makes thoughts feel more important than they are, often pushing you to act quickly. That is why it feels so convincing.

Understanding this can help you pause.

Not every anxious thought needs action 🌀

Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) is grounded in the understanding that emotions are not something to “get rid of,” but some...
03/21/2026

Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) is grounded in the understanding that emotions are not something to “get rid of,” but something to understand.

Our emotional responses are shaped by past experiences and often guide how we relate to ourselves and others. When these patterns become overwhelming or stuck, therapy can help make sense of them.

EFT focuses on helping individuals access, process, and shift emotional experiences in a way that supports long-term change not just symptom relief.

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601 West Broadway, #301
Vancouver, BC
V5Z4C2

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(604)5633093

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