https://www.unapologeticallyyoucounselling.com/blog daily 0.75 2026-03-19 https://www.unapologeticallyyoucounselling.com/blog/how-emotionally-focused-therapy-eft-helps-athletes-cope-with-sports-injury-trauma-and-relationship-challenges monthly 0.5 2026-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/1773759501284-89ZFG4ZS9QIZV2A91C4G/hockey+players+and+injuries+EFT Blog - How EFT Helps Athletes Heal Trauma, Grief, and Relationship Challenges After Injury - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/1773760057880-QFN20G3OKECL2O4E869F/unsplash-image-oQfSHQ2Uaic.jpg Blog - How EFT Helps Athletes Heal Trauma, Grief, and Relationship Challenges After Injury - Tending to Pain versus Pushing Through Pain In sport culture, toughness is something expected and glorified. Playing hurt, training through discomfort, and refusing to give up is considered one of the biggest signs of commitment and mental toughness. Over time, athletes internalize the belief that pushing through is necessary for success. After a sports injury, it can create inner conflict like “ if I stop, I’ll lose my spot”, “if I rest, I’m weak”. On one hand, there is the drive to continue because of the fear of falling behind, losing a starting position, disappointing others, or appearing weak, and those thoughts can become loud and relentless. On the other hand, the body is sending clear signals of pain, fatigue, requiring the time for healing and recovery. The inner battle may make athletes feel torn between their ambition and their healing. This tension shows a split within the self. The part that pushes is often driven by deeper fears. Meanwhile, the part that is in need of care may carry sadness, grief, and exhaustion that has not been acknowledged just yet. So rather than labeling the “push through” mindset as wrong it is more helpful for athletes to understand its protective intention while also allowing space for all emotions to be processed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/1773760159721-4ZO106H9B16J44MHHK74/unsplash-image-NPFu4GfFZ7E.jpg Blog - How EFT Helps Athletes Heal Trauma, Grief, and Relationship Challenges After Injury - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/1773770290155-M7MDJZSS1CVLU91Y60SM/unsplash-image-tcyW6Im5Uug.jpg Blog - How EFT Helps Athletes Heal Trauma, Grief, and Relationship Challenges After Injury - Here are some questions the athlete can reflect on: What emotion am I feeling right now? What might this emotion be telling me about my needs or concerns? When do I notice this feeling the most during my recovery or training? What situation triggered this emotion today? Journaling is a very useful strategy to help better understand our emotions. An athlete could take the time to write about a difficult training session or a moment when they felt dysregulated about their recovery. Here are some prompts if you are experiencing a block in journaling: Describe a moment when I felt a strong emotion about my sports injury and/or performance What thoughts and physical sensations came with that emotion? What does this emotion reveal about what matters most to me as an athlete? What would a more supportive or compassionate response to myself look like? https://www.unapologeticallyyoucounselling.com/blog/supporting-a-loved-one-through-trauma monthly 0.5 2026-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/279dc3d0-d0a1-48ee-b85d-4ee1a027c340/two+people+drinking+coffee+in+deep+conversation.jpg Blog - Supporting a Loved One Through Trauma - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/8b440b5d-dd7f-4663-8512-f48153767002/two+people+sitting+by+a+lake+in+conversation Blog - Supporting a Loved One Through Trauma - 4. Boundaries. Your loved one might not even want to talk about their trauma with you at all, even if you’re close. Try not to take this personally and respect any boundaries they set. Additionally, you can help them set those boundaries; if they’re a people pleaser who has trouble saying no, remind them that it is perfectly okay to put themselves first and say no to things they don’t want to do, especially during an emotionally vulnerable time, such as the aftermath of a traumatic event. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/f0a9fc81-834a-448e-8960-d29bbc04d106/two+friends+looking+out+at+a+pond+surrounding+by+green+bushes Blog - Supporting a Loved One Through Trauma - 7. Encourage them to spend time with trusted friends, relatives, or doing fun activities. Your loved one might not always want to engage in fun, enjoyable activities to get their minds off of their trauma. They might also socially withdraw if they’re having a particularly hard time processing what they went through. However, encouraging them to do this (but not pressuring them) can do wonders for their mental well-being. It would benefit you as well, as it would act as bonding time for you and your loved one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/9bde41a5-6013-4998-937a-8ddadf18375d/girl+looking+down+at+ground+pondering+friend%27s+advice Blog - Supporting a Loved One Through Trauma - If Supporting Your Loved One Still Feels Hard, You’re Not Alone https://www.unapologeticallyyoucounselling.com/blog/gv700yce37oae8nc0gbdxqvr01n8vf monthly 0.5 2026-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/e0b2b785-e54e-4b36-ae78-645a8283c284/Locks+attached+to+a+bridge Blog - Understanding Attachment - Attachment styles play an integral role in our relationships with others, whether they be familial, romantic, or platonic. Attachment theory argues that a strong emotional and physical bond with at least one caregiver during the first years of life is critical to our development. If this bond is strong, we are securely attached, and feel safe to explore the world. That attachment with the caregiver is essentially a safe base we can return to at any time if needed. In contrast, if the bond is weak, we are insecurely attached, and subsequently afraid to explore a rather scary looking world, because we have no secure, safe base to return to if needed. Let's look at some characteristics of both secure & insecure attachment styles. Those who are securely attached are more trusting, can connect better with others, and generally more successful in life. Those who are insecurely attached can tend to be less trusting in others, experience difficulty in communicating effectively, and have a harder time forming & maintaining relationships. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/d2986457-f8fa-45f2-9d38-6348788dce0e/Securely+attached+girl+playing+with+her+mom Blog - Understanding Attachment - Securely Attached These individuals are comfortable expressing their emotions openly, depending on partners, and letting partners depend on them in a healthy way. They have a positive view of both themselves and others. These individuals thrive off of relationships that are based on honesty, trust, and emotional intimacy. They do not fear abandonment or being alone, so they are okay with either being in a relationship or not being in one. Interestingly to note, individuals with insecure attachments may have more successful relationships with a securely attached partner, as their secure partner can help provide the insecure partner the patience & space they may need to explore their emotions, needs, and tendencies they present in a relationship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/e48c93f5-c569-429f-abd6-7ebd69d3f02a/man+holding+head+under+cloudy+blue+sky Blog - Understanding Attachment - 2. Anxiously Attached/Preoccupied These individuals tend to have a negative view of themselves, but a positive one of others, the ‘pedestal effect’. They may believe that they are less worthy of love, and the thought of being apart from their partner - or alone in general - causes high levels of anxiety. They deeply fear abandonment, and to ease that fear, they have a strong desire for attention, responsiveness, care, and reassurance to ensure security within their relationship. These individuals may come off as more clingy and demanding because of their high needs for security. Anxiously attached individuals are usually hypervigilant towards any potential threats of security to their relationship, as well as the worry that their partner is not as invested in the relationship as they are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/d8ef4c04-f903-4d28-aa3c-82caf49f0897/man+hiking+over+rocks+alone Blog - Understanding Attachment - 3. Avoidantly Attached Simply put, these individuals highly prioritize independence. They tend to have a positive view of themselves, but a negative view of others. These individuals feel that they do not need to be in a relationship to feel fulfilled, and do not want to depend on others & vice versa. Avoidant individuals tend to avoid intimacy or emotional closeness, and may withdraw from a relationship if their partner is coming on too strong. They also tend to suppress their feelings during times of conflict. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/e1b60805-30e0-4944-84fb-cf3606445d4e/pexels-minan1398-749061.jpg Blog - Understanding Attachment - 4. Fearful-Avoidant/Disorganized Attached These individuals show traits of both anxious and avoidant attachment traits, depending on the circumstances of their relationship and mood. For these individuals, relationships are both the source of desire and fear. They strongly desire closeness, but also strongly fear abandonment and thus have a hard time trusting and depending on others. These individuals usually struggle with identifying and regulating their emotions, and may avoid emotional intimacy because of their fear of getting hurt or abandoned. However, at the end of the day, disorganized individuals do want a relationship that is meaningful and intimate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/0afe210d-a0df-43bf-b4bb-ef7413496a9f/locks+on+a+cord+over+water Blog - Understanding Attachment - According to the Attachment Project, there are 4 necessary changes to undergo in order to earn a secure attachment: 1. Emotional support: Allowing yourself to be able to trust and rely on others for emotional support and validation. 2. Making sense of past experiences: Recognizing the impact your past has had on your life. Reflecting on past experiences and processing the emotions that correspond to said experiences can allow you to gain new perspectives. 3. Altering self-perceptions: Due to the fact that insecure attachment styles are usually characterized as a negative sense of self, reworking your self-perceptions and self-worth may be necessary in order to gain security. 4. Deliberate changes in thought patterns and behaviours: This part is the hardest, but most important. Identifying patterns of behaviour that align with your insecure attachment style - such as shutting down emotionally in times of conflict as an avoidant attacher - and making deliberate changes in order to show up more securely in relationships; and over time, it will become a solidified behaviour. https://www.unapologeticallyyoucounselling.com/blog/understanding-anger-101 monthly 0.5 2026-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/d3c67774-d6e9-4ad3-974b-8ae510798732/woman+stonewalling+husband+during+fight Blog - Understanding Anger 101 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/649f82e6-c77d-40c7-821d-6ceb7898aa1f/kid+wearing+winter+hat+screaming+with+face+up+to+sky Blog - Understanding Anger 101 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/c5fda1a2-6bde-4460-9deb-8933b4678ffb/couple+fighting+in+public+park Blog - Understanding Anger 101 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/7c510ddc-1170-4e42-9721-7728de8413f3/man+walking+away+from+woman+in+argument+on+public+beach Blog - Understanding Anger 101 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/ad6cf627-8732-44ff-824e-755a15a8e0f3/couple+hugging+in+front+of+mirror Blog - Understanding Anger 101 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/5bf679a7-1c4e-48e4-bd55-b1d18654b1ec/woman+reflecting+on+what+she+will+write+in+her+journal Blog - Understanding Anger 101 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.unapologeticallyyoucounselling.com/blog/5-summer-mental-health-hacks monthly 0.5 2026-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/fdccf257-362d-4f68-934f-ca9b45683040/watermelon+and+swimming+pool Blog - 5 Summer Mental Health Hacks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/05d14690-bb85-4eef-801d-f957aaca0d64/image+of+a+beautiful+grecian+home Blog - 5 Summer Mental Health Hacks - It’s okay to stay in I’ll say it again, it could be the most beautiful day and you may just want to stay inside, that’s okay! Often when you notice that you’re feeling pressure to do something take a step back and ask yourself where is the pressure coming from? Then ask yourself if this is how you want to be living your life, out of pressure to do things because you ‘should’ or out of love for yourself to validate it’s okay being inside EVEN during summertime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/8a2688e2-b50d-4292-a379-600978250598/image+of+a+dock+and+a+lake+with+woods Blog - 5 Summer Mental Health Hacks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/98b5e880-3c7b-4867-b701-5e1cf96b1c1a/girl+sniffing+wildflower Blog - 5 Summer Mental Health Hacks - 4. Give yourself permission to be silly I’ll keep this one short. Don’t take yourself too seriously, try new things, sit in the discomfort of being a beginner and recognize that it’s okay if you’re not perfect the first time. You can be silly, you can take risks. Humble confidence is knowing who you are and being okay with the learning process. Being silly also gives us space to laugh, find joy and tap into the present moments with ourselves, others and the world around us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/eef549ff-7874-4542-b118-3911c13e2bdf/a+lone+sunflower Blog - 5 Summer Mental Health Hacks Practice: Instead of spiraling into your dissatisfaction with self, try focusing on your current connection with self. What do you have to work with? How is your current view of self? Is there anything you could say to yourself in this moment that would be true and loving? Often if we think of ourselves as children we can invite a bit more compassion into the internal dialogue. https://www.unapologeticallyyoucounselling.com/blog/help-my-anxiety-is-taking-over monthly 0.5 2025-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/97cfd42d-f839-46eb-a27e-a291e2f9af5d/man+pushing+a+cardbox+tower+down Blog - Help! My Anxiety is Taking Over - Anxiety. It can keep us alive, keep us responsible, keeps us from danger and keep our loved ones safe. However, it can also keep us on an emotional roller-coaster for long periods of time, get in the way of our day-to-day activities, and can easily get blown out of proportion to the actual facts of a situation. Imagine with me for a moment that anxiety is an employee, and you are the CEO of a company. This employee keeps knocking on your door every hour telling you that something is wrong. Now, as the CEO how are you going to respond? How will you react to this employee? Anxiety shows up because it believes that there is threat or danger approaching. But not every alarm bell from anxiety is based on the present moment's facts. It can sometimes be triggered by past memories and keep us in a state of hypervigilance, tension and fear. It's exhausting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/1a768cfd-360b-4444-bcc4-4340ae1b212a/anxious+woman+sitting+on+couch Blog - Help! My Anxiety is Taking Over - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/aec384e2-47ba-4c75-8f03-e46ead506927/tablet+and+journal+on+white+desk Blog - Help! My Anxiety is Taking Over - Once you've written down your anxious thoughts, begin to underline any words or sentences that are factual. Next, on a clean sheet of paper, write down only the words/sentences that you underlined. Looking at this sheet, reread it and notice how it impacts your anxiety. Does it feel reduced? Heightened? This is one of many exercises that allows us to slow down our anxious part and refocus in on what is actually true. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/29ede142-ecfe-4a8b-a98c-19d9bd763707/girls+sitting+on+ground+opening+up+gifts Blog - Help! My Anxiety is Taking Over The more we think about the future, the more anxious we can become. It is so important to be able to catch yourself when future thinking and turn towards your present moment. I really like to think of my anxious thoughts as items on a conveyor belt that keep passing me by all day long. I have the ability to pick up that anxious thought and ruminate on it, but I can also acknowledge the thought, accept it and allow it to pass me by. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy provides great techniques for this concept. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/f0063003-5334-4143-afd0-6064ce2b8f8d/couple+meditating+together Blog - Help! My Anxiety is Taking Over - Turning towards your anxiety is not a popular choice, but it is a powerful one. When you begin to direct your attention inward, you are inviting your mind and your body to work together to understand your anxiety better. Get curious about where you feel your anxiety in your body, imagine what it looks like, and notice the sensation your experience from it. Try to notice your anxiety with neutrality. No longer labeling anxiety as negative, but instead allowing yourself to see what could be going on inside of you, without feeling the need to fix or problem solve anything. When you notice your anxiety in your chest, see if you can sit with this part, how close you can get, and keep noticing it. As you remain there with this part, it can morph into other feelings, or sensations if you allow it to. Curiosity is your best tool to gain understanding and clarity about why you are feeling the way you are. Often our anxiety is anchored to a core belief that we hold about ourselves, others or the world around us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/18ade641-93f3-4c8a-922c-c962a0415178/women+sitting+with+back+to+camera Blog - Help! My Anxiety is Taking Over - Anxiety can also be passed down through the generations. Our DNA can hold traces of our parents or grandparents trauma. It Didn't Start With You expands on this. Anxiety thrives in the anticipation stage. Taking action has helped a lot in reducing the anxiety (if possible). Here are some other key ways to manage your anxiety: Get into nature Deep belly breathing Faking a yawn Massaging your temples Healthy eating Being social Exercising daily - yes walking counts! Scheduling joy activities into your day Journaling how you feel Creating a gratitude life Listening to Classical Music Click HERE for more ways! https://www.unapologeticallyyoucounselling.com/blog/how-to-connect-with-your-inner-child monthly 0.5 2026-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/045b76ff-6f36-4b00-9270-eb4c21584f5d/mom+and+daughter+smiling+at+each+other Blog - How to Connect with Your Inner Child - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/31054781-b0db-46b0-8bdc-a8563b568dc9/man+looking+up+into+sky Blog - How to Connect with Your Inner Child - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/5cef4e45-0f6e-4113-b07c-9b1a2b742e59/hand+holding+a+polaroid+picture Blog - How to Connect with Your Inner Child - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/6466cf1b-af2a-4567-8c3f-bd90e92c14e1/woman+writing+a+letter+on+a+table Blog - How to Connect with Your Inner Child - Write a letter to your inner child On a piece of paper, begin by introducing yourself, share your age and that you are working on getting to know them better. Describe your feelings about your inner child, acknowledge what the inner child has experienced and lived through. Let them know they aren't alone and that you know what they are going through. Validate their experience and that you've felt what they have felt. Make a promise to your inner children that you are there for them now. They don't have to be alone. That they can do the things they have always wanted to do - whether it be to have more responsibility, or meet with friends, to have fun, to laugh without reprimand, etc. Include in your letter that you are making a commitment to build the relationship with them and that you will be showing up more often. Sign, Much Love, Me https://www.unapologeticallyyoucounselling.com/blog/understanding-guilt-and-shame monthly 0.5 2026-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/e3087a7d-9ccf-47bb-a18b-124a4818c226/woman+standing+holding+self+in+bear+hug Blog - Understanding Guilt and Shame - What is the difference between Guilt and Shame? Healthy Guilt is when you feel bad about something that you did. For example, you cheat on your partner, who you promised to love and be faithful to for your whole life, or you miss your child's graduation to go on a date with a stranger, or you miss your best friend's wedding because you are too hung over. The results of these choices can leave you feeling guilty, disappointed in yourself and with thoughts that you are a terrible person. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/979b4963-d60d-400d-bd26-c019221e5536/partner+consoling+partner+in+therapy+session Blog - Understanding Guilt and Shame - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/9bab9d6a-fda6-4c43-b879-5de34b349e9d/woman+looking+at+self+in+mirror Blog - Understanding Guilt and Shame - Be self-compassionate The opposite of shame is compassion. The second you shift from shame to compassion you neutralize the shame and begin to have space from it. It no longer becomes your identity. Practice standing in front of a mirror and begin to speak kindly over yourself, encourage yourself while making eye contact, also you can practice some self-soothing exercises. Allow Forgiveness In Forgiveness can easily be mistaken for 'letting someone get away with it'. This is not the type we want you to practice. Self-forgiveness is the act of forgiving yourself for the abuse, the ways you coped and maybe hurt others or yourself in the process. The more shame that you forgive the more clearly you'll be able to recognize yourself. Recognize that shame doesn't happen over night, it is through repeated events, experiences and years. Learning how to forgive yourself will take time, intentionality and reminders that you are not your shame. Each step you take toward healing your shame will empower you to live your life wholly-aligned to be your authentic Self. https://www.unapologeticallyyoucounselling.com/blog/13-ways-to-build-self-trust monthly 0.5 2026-03-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/f363cd36-8c4b-479b-956d-b10b68b3517b/girl+laughing+wearing+blue Blog - 13 Ways to Build Self-Trust - What is Self-Trust? Self-trust is all about building a better relationship with yourself. Having the knowledge that whatever comes your way, you will be able to withstand it and that you are able to take care of your physical, mental, emotional and safety needs. Self-Trust can only happen if you have a relationship with yourself. A positive relationship. The opposite is true -you can easily erode your trust in self if you are in a cycle of self-sabotage. Basically means that you are making choices that go directly against your personal goals and values. Maybe you know that you want to work with children and enjoy travel but instead you find yourself at a desk job that brings you no joy just because it has now become comfortable for you. Or maybe you are yearning for a relationship that is steady and secure, but you find yourself sleeping with men who have no interest in a relationship with you. These are all counter-opposite to what it is you want, yet you find yourself doing the opposite of your values and goals. Okay, let's talk about self-trust. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/b2ad176b-8ffe-4012-9ab8-831b3e1bf1ad/Girl+laughing+looking+up Blog - 13 Ways to Build Self-Trust - 2. Commit to yourself Building trust starts at home, with yourself. The idea is to become your own best friend. If you're able to follow through on certain commitments you will begin to develop a deeper trust in yourself which is the first and most important step. Remember to start off with a goal that is attainable and not too hard that you will have difficulty following through on it. If you're looking to commit to journaling then decide what time of day you want to complete this activity, set an alarm, and place your journal and pen in a place where you will visually see it! Remember when setting a goal try to think of all of the obstacles that can get in your way of accomplishing them and create a preventative plan! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/5020df8a-4c70-43ea-a1d5-b579c93bb345/women+laughing+through+confetti Blog - 13 Ways to Build Self-Trust - 4. Be authentically you Imagine two people walk into a room, the first with the intention to be accepted. They observe the room, and then begin to talk, walk and act like the others in an effort to be accepted. They lose the essence of who they are in an effort to fit in. The second person walks in and is authentically themselves, their end goal is to be seen. Anyone who struggles with what people think, will do their best to try and fit in and become someone that others would accept and not view as different. By putting on a mask and being a social chameleon in any situation chips away at your confidence and trust in self, and people can sense it! One way to break out of this cycle is to practice being yourself with people you trust. Among friends and family be yourself and notice how you feel. The feelings of doubt, anxiety, insecurity will disappear the more you practice being yourself. Once you are yourself, you will gain trust from others, which ultimately builds trust inside of you all because you began being authentically you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/5b92a008-24a7-4260-abcb-f9f0df7d7754/granola+cereal+bowl Blog - 13 Ways to Build Self-Trust - 5. Create attainable goals When we make goals for ourselves we have to keep in mind that usually there are several steps to complete in order to attain the goal. Don't get me wrong, dreaming big is motivating and always welcomed! However, making sure that if you aren't able to attain the goals you set for yourself you may need to change up the timeline or the steps in order to attain the goal. It can be too internalize a defeat or a failure as your lack of ability and worth. Go easy on yourself, pick goals that are attainable and have clear steps on how to achieve them. Failure can be our friend, but if we're beginning a journey of building self-trust it can be a barrier to our progress and delay our journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/25fa8b0d-9b2d-4444-b03e-ce513340811c/Girl+journaling Blog - 13 Ways to Build Self-Trust - 7. Quality time with self The less you trust yourself, the less time and attention you'll spend connecting with yourself inwardly. It's so easy to fill up your day with a few jobs, walking the dog, going on dates and cleaning your home. Not having a moment to yourself means you won't have to sit with yourself, which a lot of people aren't comfortable doing. https://www.unapologeticallyyoucounselling.com/blog/healing-from-the-mother-wound monthly 0.5 2026-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/ad33634a-b074-4cdc-a589-6d823f3e6947/girl+sitting+in+bed+hands+to+head Blog - Healing from the Mother Wound - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/9f39ced9-e3a8-483c-8308-0e0019ff92c9/red+heart+in+woman%27s+hands Blog - Healing from the Mother Wound - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/4e500269-85c1-4eab-9008-5d6c80bf8716/woman+holding+hands+to+her+heart Blog - Healing from the Mother Wound - Make it stand out Notice yourself at your best, as your ideal self. The mood you would have, the confidence you might carry, the way you would handle conflict, and the relationships you would have. Notice what you would be doing as your best self. How would you spend your time, what would life look like? Notice how you would show up in life knowing you already had what you needed? How would you be different? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/6cc7249f-0560-4fca-911e-86569671ac39/girl+at+coffee+shop+reading+a+paper Blog - Healing from the Mother Wound - Let go of the blame Release any guilt that you hold concerning the lack of emotional support you received from your mother. It has nothing to do with your worth, value or if you were good enough. You were the child, she was the responsible adult, period. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/7d15fd7d-2ca6-4f95-9b41-72882ef24aac/two+people+fist-bumping Blog - Healing from the Mother Wound - Remember that the boundaries you put in place are there to support you in meeting your needs, whether it is with your mother or others in your life. Practice saying no and ask yourself what you are okay with on a daily basis. How do you want to be treated in this big wide world? Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.unapologeticallyyoucounselling.com/blog/money-gambling-and-attachment-theory monthly 0.5 2025-07-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/c25b8b2c-d720-4e6a-ba90-2f4637ba1c04/piggy+bank Blog - Money, Gambling and Attachment Theory - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/96644132-f091-4b3f-ab7f-59730eed9a83/man+at+desk+counting+money+in+hand Blog - Money, Gambling and Attachment Theory - When it comes to money, we all have a unique origin story about the value of money, the importance of money, the generational wounds around money, and the current relationship we hold with it. We're going to dive in to two attachment styles, the anxious and avoidant attachment, to learn how to recognize the signs and techniques to incorporate in order to move toward a more secure relationship with money. Let's start with anxiety. A beautiful protective part of all of us, it often shows up to tell us that threat or danger are near, that we need to get ready. When it comes to money, anxiety can be on the look out for ways to maintain safety but it can become harmful to us if it shows up all the time. Here is a non-exhaustive list of some anxious behaviours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/94bbc49c-efeb-4c29-a546-503808bf6066/girl+holding+hands+to+ears Blog - Money, Gambling and Attachment Theory - Dependant on Others for Advice Turning to others for their opinions on your decisions regarding money. This creates a sense of need for others when it comes to money and reduces your own confidence around money decisions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/632e8531-e94f-431f-a86f-904479803a1d/woman+online+shopping+with+bags+around+desk Blog - Money, Gambling and Attachment Theory - Retail Therapy Although a popular term, it is often a way to distract from an emotional trigger, and can lead to further debt and financial complications. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/333a0376-1972-423e-868a-08d1bf5744c9/couple+discussing+monthly+budget+at+table Blog - Money, Gambling and Attachment Theory - Common Avoidant Behaviours with Money Very independent, manages finances autonomously and avoids financial dependence on others Don't part-take in financial conversations with friends, partners, or family members, views money as not important Has never made a budget or doesn't follow a budget, is late on bill payments and financial planning. Keeps their financial information top secret Fear of merging finances with partner or family members Has difficulty seeking financial support or guidance from others Not easily engaged in planning for financial future https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/439ef807-f523-4e0c-8747-2df465096241/papers+and+calculator+on+desk Blog - Money, Gambling and Attachment Theory - Challenge Your Beliefs about Money What do you believe to be true and false about money currently? Where did these beliefs come from? Are they serving you currently or limiting you? If any of your beliefs are holding you back from vulnerability or building relationship that's your sign to start reassessing your beliefs. Normalize Your Needs What needs do you have with money? Get clear on your needs so that you're able to clearly and confidently communicate your needs with your relationships. If you need to pay off student debt, but your friends want to go away on a trip that you can't actually afford, being honest with your need to focus on your financial goals will reduce future financial harm to yourself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/81d1285c-4b1a-48cb-88ed-97fbaddf4c05/Las+Vegas+sign Blog - Money, Gambling and Attachment Theory - Do You Struggle with the Thrill of Gambling? Gambling has been around for ages, the allure of making quick money, heart in throat excitement and the grand hope that you WILL win, it's no wonder that so many of us are attracted to this activity. If you find yourself in the throes of a gambling addiction, or even just a 'once-in-a-while' gambler, here are some key points to keep in mind if you're wanting to reduce the power of this behaviour over you. https://www.unapologeticallyyoucounselling.com/blog/mc80f36m7mut4rwiqo8j3x16e10vah monthly 0.5 2026-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/c6e31ffd-a693-4bb3-9a05-bfbfb17ac4fd/Racial+identity+woman+holding+hand+to+head+%281%29.jpg Blog - 10 Health Anxiety Hacks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/ea7e7625-29c7-4c1c-a293-4cbc9505375d/positive+affirmations+sign+on+table Blog - 10 Health Anxiety Hacks - Interoceptive Strategies Tightness in your chest? Dizziness? Numbness in your hands? What can we do when we experience these symptoms? Well we know that our amygdala, the emotional processing headquarters of our brain, is going to become activated if it detects threat or danger coming our way. Anything new that happens in our body, that's not predictable, such as a sharp, stabbing pain, our brain will send signals that we need to be on alert. The brain is a powerful tool, but what if not every new thing was dangerous? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/f46d5819-70d1-416b-a303-7bb290291294/women+on+couch+celebrating+with+confetti Blog - 10 Health Anxiety Hacks - Don't forget to CELEBRATE! Often we compare ourselves to our end goal or ideal self and forget to notice the progress, shift in beliefs, internal self-talk that is occurring on our journey. Take some time each day and begin to notice what good thing went well in your day. Tapping into compassion and gratitude will help you build self-trust and self-esteem as you continue to evolve in your journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/297f9162-1a45-4399-958a-032ae498ec6a/women+walking+away+from+each+other Blog - 10 Health Anxiety Hacks - Opposite Behaviour It's really that simple. Notice what you usually do when you feel anxious about your health, maybe it's to stop talking, go into your room, leave a party early, stay inside all day. Even writing down these behaviours helps to build awareness. Next time you notice your behaviour - do the opposite of what you normally do. This can feel sometimes like you are moving towards what you are trying to avoid, and that can be scary, but it can also lead to new discoveries about yourself, your beliefs, and fears. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/34ec0d03-5f98-4d0d-a8d9-6b9138711fa8/women+standing+and+praying Blog - 10 Health Anxiety Hacks - Mapping This technique is all about accepting what is occurring in your body in the present moment. It involves going from one part of your body to the next, holding space and noticing what is being experienced with no judgment. Recognize that what you are feeling in your head - is neutral. As you spend 15-20secs with each part of your body, notice there what you are experiencing is neither good or bad. Overtime, you'll notice that the feeling you are experiencing has less emotional charge behind it, and it will have a reduced impact on you in the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/3d300386-778e-431c-a870-66328ef92ec7/women+journaling+at+home Blog - 10 Health Anxiety Hacks - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.unapologeticallyyoucounselling.com/blog/mastering-the-5-love-languages monthly 0.5 2026-03-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/2f14c2a7-e4f9-4227-94b1-40047880a1fd/scramble+of+letter+tiles+on+table Blog - Mastering the 5 Love Languages - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/62151235-494c-4d56-901f-072da3bfb118/love+your+self+scrabble+tile Blog - Mastering the 5 Love Languages - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/54576736-74f0-4879-b994-ac9cdb4ac468/paper+red+heart+standing+up+on+table Blog - Mastering the 5 Love Languages - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/2999167e-2ae1-4b44-a989-ff1fab2bf1f4/take+what+you+need+paper+of+affirmative+phrases+on+it Blog - Mastering the 5 Love Languages - What Healthy Love Looks Like - And How to Cultivate it There is no one clear definition of Healthy Love, but there are a lot of qualities that fall under its umbrella. Here are some examples where love is a shared sense of emotional safety, respect, good communication and support for each other. Respect with each other's time, hobbies, and personal space. It is where you don't ask permission of each other, but rather trust each other's decisions and communicate any differences or conflicts in a kind and understanding manner. Emotional Safety is where you can open up with your partner about your deep, vulnerable needs and fears and receive support that is empathetic, caring and curious. It is where you don't need to hide parts of you, or pretend to be the perfect partner to earn your partner's love. You have built this safety through honesty and trust with each other, which allows you to feel safe and vulnerable. Good Communication is so soothing to the soul. When conflicts arise you are able to work together as a team to understand the situation or each other more. Using curiosity as a tool is also very helpful to remain on the same side as your partner. If conflict arises remember that the goal is repair, connect with your partner rather than let the days turn into weeks without addressing the conflict. Support is normal and expected in healthy relationships. There is no shame in needing your partner to be there when you are sad, feeling alone, or insecure. It means being their for each other and attuning with empathy to your loved one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/a8cb1666-9a9d-4380-9cba-9810ad92bab5/true+love+needs+work+sign Blog - Mastering the 5 Love Languages - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.unapologeticallyyoucounselling.com/blog/exploring-and-understanding-roles-in-relationships monthly 0.5 2026-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/eb505b0d-4f90-42a9-beee-6e30e8c3aaf3/friends+laughing+together+at+a+coffee+shop Blog - Exploring and Understanding Roles in Relationships - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/c19815f7-a427-48be-a25e-4eabf33b4e76/group+huddle+encouraging+each+other Blog - Exploring and Understanding Roles in Relationships - Encourager: this individual focuses on ways to support the group, praises the success of others, in other words, they bring a lot of good vibes with them. This person is not just your cheerleader, but you can count on them when times are difficult. They provide a sense of inspiration, but it's important that they also create space and time to focus on their goals and dreams. Peace-Maker: our harmonizer, the one who focuses on de-escalating conflicts within the groups, they are experts at conflict resolution. This can be accomplished through effective communication and/or use of humour. Although the threat of conflict can be avoided, it often requires a lot of time and energy on the peace maker's side, which can lead to internal resentment or unresolved issues if overdone. Compromiser: this can often be seen as the follower role, this individual will often give up their needs, ideas or wants in a group to go along with the group. You can often count on persuading this individual to meet you half way - at least. They also will agree with what others say without contributing their own ideas or thoughts. Introvert: this person often is the quietest in the group, they thrive on one-on-one conversations and do a lot of observing rather than contributing to the group's decisions. They will go along with the group majority and can often feel drained from group interactions easily. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/c85f4bc0-2c6e-4cce-8cee-7089beec25d1/older+couple+holding+each+other+in+love Blog - Exploring and Understanding Roles in Relationships - Caregiver: exactly how it sounds, this person is the 'parent' of the group, they are exceptional with caring physically and emotionally for their entourage, and find a lot of fulfilment in taking care of others. On the down side, this can often lead the caregiver to neglect their own needs, leading often to burnout, high levels of stress and even resentment. Provider: this is someone who takes on the responsibility of ensuring that the financial or material needs of the group or the relationship are taken care of. This role often comes naturally for the individual, and they enjoy providing comfort, stability and security to others. It can be challenging for the provider at times to appear vulnerable or in need of support. Challenger: this individual is amazing at challenging comfort zones, in relationships and groups. Growth is always on the other side of stepping into discomfort, so this often can be viewed as positive. It is important to note that encouragement rather than critique is the most effective when looking to grow together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/ad25e652-68cb-49d8-ae14-6d29c819c1ee/friends+sitting+on+rock+in+front+of+a+waterfall Blog - Exploring and Understanding Roles in Relationships - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.unapologeticallyyoucounselling.com/blog/4-healthy-tips-for-managing-family-relationships monthly 0.5 2026-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/af1ed713-38b7-4194-9d86-e0da93e44f63/extended+family+photo Blog - 4 Healthy Tips for Managing Family Relationships - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/ab35e6c5-37b9-479e-9ef8-844b050fe420/cousins+looking+and+smiling+at+one+phone Blog - 4 Healthy Tips for Managing Family Relationships - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/59fe773e-90a4-4ba0-a6fb-f318cc900e46/parents+walking+groom+down+the+aisle Blog - 4 Healthy Tips for Managing Family Relationships - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/2fc9b5d1-c6a1-4642-b319-024c7e1e2f51/fingers+pointing+at+girl+in+the+center+of+a+white+room Blog - 4 Healthy Tips for Managing Family Relationships - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.unapologeticallyyoucounselling.com/blog/5-ways-to-navigate-in-law-relationships-better monthly 0.5 2026-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/cfd2d969-6ee9-4eae-8431-22004e7a1ba7/I%27m+doing+this+for+me+tiles Blog - 5 Ways to Navigate In-Law Relationships (better) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/9b555f6f-a536-4451-8624-88b55593e960/view+of+feet+and+a+bridge Blog - 5 Ways to Navigate In-Law Relationships (better) - 2. Boundaries with In-Laws Okay so this one always is a knee-jerk. Let's talk about the word boundaries first of all. Boundaries is a beautiful way for you to express to others how you want them to treat you. I like to think of boundaries as bridges and not walls. It's important in any relationship to have some clear ground rules, and to be in agreement with your partner about them. One way to begin this conversation with your partner is to talk about the new family that you both have formed, and what healthy boundaries would look like with both of your families. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/209a4651-6190-42a6-b438-bb5ecec9c722/man+kissing+woman%27s+hand+during+hike Blog - 5 Ways to Navigate In-Law Relationships (better) - 3. Two is better than one It's clique, but it rings true especially with in-law gatherings. Presenting a strong united front allows others in the family to see you both in a new light. This doesn't mean that you are superior to anyone else, rather it shows that the connection, loyalty and love are important to you both. A good thing to consider with your partner is if any situation could arise that would cause their loyalty to side with their family and not yet. These conversations are hard but so important to understand each other in relation to their family. This can be extremely important if criticism arises. It is often second-nature for the adult-child to stay quiet, and step back into the parent-child dynamic that they've lived in for years. This can be detrimental to your partner and to you. Don't join in the criticism, rather be kind but firm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/cfa44062-c6bf-4ea0-90a1-2edcc982e510/clock+on+wall Blog - 5 Ways to Navigate In-Law Relationships (better) - 4. You Are Allowed to Take Your In-Laws in Small Doses This might feel so wrong, or so foreign, or so selfish. Encourage yourself to hold all of these parts that come up within you and be curious about them. Often our old patterns keep us 'doing, avoiding, or freezing' in these moments. Again this comes back to what is the purpose getting together with your in-laws, and what you want the outcome to be with your in-laws. Set agreed upon time limits. You don't need to be besties with all your in-laws. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/3eb6c2b6-8838-4c4f-acd0-2b0845c17cee/positive+words+under+dried+flowers Blog - 5 Ways to Navigate In-Law Relationships (better) - Everyone loves to give advice! I'm sure you are recalling easily a moment with your in-laws where you received unsolicited advice! Let's normalize this and say it's a predictable behaviour. Parents and in-laws will give their opinion. Which is fine, an opinion can just be an opinion. Notice the next time you receive an opinion and do your best to hold it without judgment but rather with curiosity. Can you allow it to be neutral? As an adult child you still have the final say in how you want to run your home and family. Our in-laws have a big role in our partner's life, sometimes whether we like it or not. When there is opportunity to speak with them, doing so with love and respect will get you a lot closer to understanding and appreciating each other. https://www.unapologeticallyyoucounselling.com/blog/coping-with-holiday-blues monthly 0.5 2026-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/1b82aa66-07ef-4d92-8415-ae1bfd170886/blue+christmas+decorations+on+ground Blog - Coping with Holiday Blues - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/90f85ea4-0d97-488e-bb81-5054c64356dd/man+sitting+on+park+bench+head+hanging+down Blog - Coping with Holiday Blues - The Holiday Season Feels the Loneliest For Me This is something that we might not like to admit to others, or even to ourself, but it can feel extremely lonely during the holidays. Loneliness can feel very heavy but also very familiar to us, and when it hits, it's important to be aware of what the loneliness is trying to accomplish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/680faa5a1170ac45f603d0f0/e65a0882-ea0c-4755-9ca5-c5067f20741e/hand+holding+during+grieving+season Blog - Coping with Holiday Blues - I've Lost Someone Close to me This Year If this is the case, then it truly has been a difficult year for you. You may feel like you're underwater, or on a conveyor belt, or that you are missing a piece of you. Grieving is a part of this life and it can feel very hard to pretend that everything's fine. The five stages of grieving (Kubler-Ross Grief Cycle) outlines what to expect as we move through our grief. There is no timeline with grief, and there is no shame in still grieving. How do we move through our grief towards peace and acceptance? Begin with accepting the loss, even if this means saying it out loud to yourself. Allow yourself to sit in the pain of all the emotions that will show up, this allows you to hold space for these emotions rather than bottling them up. This can be a very hard stage for some, talking with a therapist or grief counsellor can help you to move through these emotions in a guided way. Adjusting to loss can be difficult but important to recognize that there is still a life to live. Try to find things that you are grateful for in your day. 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