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.

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.

03/18/2026

Insight is an important part of therapy.
�Understanding your patterns, where they developed, and why they continue can bring clarity and relief. However, insight alone is often not enough to create change. Sustainable change comes from repeated, intentional shifts in behaviour.�
Practicing new responses in familiar situations.�Choosing differently, even when it feels uncomfortable or unfamiliar.

This process is often gradual and requires consistency over time.

Understanding is the foundation and continued practice is what creates lasting change.

03/16/2026

Our instinct is often to escape discomfort as quickly as possible. But emotions carry information, and when we slow down enough to notice them, they often begin to shift on their own.

Sitting with discomfort doesn’t mean staying stuck in it, it means giving yourself a moment to understand what’s happening before reacting.

03/11/2026

We often wait for dramatic breakthroughs in therapy, overlooking the quieter ways we’ve already started to soften. ⭐️

03/07/2026

A healthy life doesn’t mean everything feels easy or clear all the time. Often, the experiences that feel most difficult are the ones that help shape it.

Uncertainty, mistakes, emotional experiences, and change are all part of being human 🤍

03/05/2026

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do in a conversation is take a break!

When we become emotionally overwhelmed and move outside our window of tolerance, our brain shifts into survival mode and logical thinking becomes harder to access. This is when conversations can start to escalate.

Stepping away to regulate can help bring your nervous system back to baseline so you can return with both emotion and logic intact 🧠

Abbey and Marcie, two of our RCCs at Three Story Clinic, will be hosting a DBT Skills Group starting on March 30th. This...
03/04/2026

Abbey and Marcie, two of our RCCs at Three Story Clinic, will be hosting a DBT Skills Group starting on March 30th. This 6-week program offers an evidence-based framework for navigating emotional intensity, interpersonal stress, and the challenges of early adulthood.

Participants will learn core DBT skills across four pillars:
* Emotion Regulation
* Distress Tolerance
* Interpersonal Effectiveness
* Mindfulness

Each session blends psychoeducation, guided practice, discussion, and practical strategies you can apply right away.

If you’re seeking structured support and tangible tools to feel more grounded and confident in your daily life, this group may be a great fit.

Spots are limited, spot reach out to m.menzies@threestoryclinic.com or 778-988-1933 to learn more or register.

The calm before the storm of Saturdays at the clinic 🤍Extending availability beyond standard business hours is one way w...
02/28/2026

The calm before the storm of Saturdays at the clinic 🤍

Extending availability beyond standard business hours is one way we aim to make mental health care more accessible. For many clients, Saturday appointments aren’t simply convenient, they’re what allow therapy to happen consistently and sustainably.

When care fits into the realities of daily life, it becomes easier to show up (and to keep showing up)!

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601 West Broadway, #301
Vancouver, BC
V5Z4C2

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(604)5633093

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