Healing Narratives Counselling Inc.

06/15/2026

Therapy doesn’t just happen during the 50 minutes you spend in session.

Some of the most meaningful growth happens in the days between appointments.

The insights you gain, the patterns you begin to notice, the small skills you practice, and the way you respond to setbacks all become part of the healing process.

If you’re currently in therapy, consider supporting your progress between sessions by:

✨ Tracking your thoughts, beliefs, and recurring patterns
✨ Noticing emotional triggers without judging them
✨ Practicing one small skill at a time
✨ Approaching setbacks with curiosity instead of criticism
✨ Prioritizing your basic needs
✨ Giving yourself space to process after sessions

Healing rarely happens in a straight line. Small, consistent steps often create the most lasting change.

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www.healingnarrativescounselling.com

06/02/2026

Many of us are the product of an anxious-avoidant pairing. Find out what that means in this newly released blog post👇🏼

Many of us, not all, but many of us are the result of an unhealed anxious-avoidant parenting dynamic.

The anxious-avoidant parental pairing is one of the most common family dynamics in clinical practice that I see - and one of the least discussed in terms of its impact on children.

This post breaks down what this dynamic actually produces in the nervous systems of the people raised inside it.

https://www.healingnarrativescounselling.com/post/many-of-us-are-the-product-of-an-anxious-avoidant-pairing

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

Attachment styles aren’t fixed labels — they’re learned regulation strategies from childhood that we can rewire. I help adults understand how early experiences shaped their responses, reduce shame, and practice healthier regulation skills using trauma‑informed, practical methods. If you’re ready to explore a different way of relating and feeling, book a free 30‑minute consultation to see if virtual counselling is the right fit. https://wix.to/jfaKC6p

05/14/2026

Schemas are predictive threat structures that activate our attachment strategies.

We can’t heal relational trauma unless we heal our early childhood schemas. Because behind every trigger that we experience, there is a schema that is being activated.

Schema Shift is a 130+ page deep dive into the emotional and relational patterns that shape the way you think, feel, react, and connect with others. Because your patterns are never random.

Learn more about the guide here:
https://schemashiftworkbook.base44.app

05/14/2026

Many patterns of repeated relationship pain come from early maladaptive schemas like abandonment, defectiveness, or mistrust. In schema-informed therapy I help clients see the root beliefs driving reactivity—so instead of reacting out of fear, you can choose healthier responses and build safer connections. Expect clearer boundaries, less emotional reactivity, and more confidence in relationship choices. Ready to explore deeper healing? Learn more: https://wix.to/TP2EC7k 💬🛡️

05/13/2026

Understanding your attachment style can be a practical map out of repeating relational pain. I’m Stephanie Underwood, a trauma-informed social worker using an attachment-based, schema-informed approach to help adults heal CPTSD and developmental trauma. Together we’ll identify your pattern—secure, anxious, avoidant, or disorganized—and build concrete tools for emotional and nervous-system regulation so you can change how you relate and feel safer in relationships. I offer virtual counselling across Canada. Ready to take the next step? Learn more and book a consult: https://wix.to/hC0dp5P 😊🧭

05/12/2026

Starting therapy can feel uncertain — I’m Stephanie, a registered social worker specializing in relational trauma, attachment patterns, and schema work. At Healing Narratives Counselling I offer virtual, trauma‑informed sessions for adults across Quebec, Ontario and Alberta with flexible scheduling and a compassionate cancellation policy.

Curious what happens first? In our free 30‑minute consultation we’ll clarify your goals, answer questions, and see if we’re a good fit. Your first full session focuses on safety, your story, assessment of attachment and trauma patterns, and practical emotion‑regulation tools you can use right away.

Therapy here blends attachment and schema interventions for long‑term change — helping you understand how early experiences shape current relationships and build skills for calmer, more secure connections. Ready to take the next step? Book your free consult: https://wix.to/oJ7TKCe

05/08/2026

Attachment styles are not fixed labels — they’re regulation strategies we learned to survive. I help adults reframe anxious patterns as hyper-vigilant connection-seeking and avoidant patterns as emotional self-reliance, then teach grounding and communication tools to expand your options. Using trauma‑informed, attachment‑based methods developed by Stephanie, we practice tangible skills you can use right away. Virtual sessions available for adults seeking lasting change. Learn more: https://wix.to/i8pcnSK

Ready to try a tool that fits your style? Comment or DM to book a free consult.

05/06/2026

Want clear, practical insight into your patterns in relationships? I’m Stephanie Underwood — Registered Social Worker and MSW candidate — and I’ve created a short social series that breaks down attachment theory, shows how secure vs. insecure styles show up in adulthood, and explains how trauma‑informed therapy rebuilds secure connection. If you’re navigating relational trauma, CPTSD, or seeking tools for emotional and nervous system regulation, I can help you spot patterns and take the next practical step. Virtual sessions available in Quebec, Ontario, and Alberta. Learn more and book a session: https://wix.to/iarzIxN