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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.

You are not your emotions… You are the one experiencing them!It can be easy to think “I am anxious,” “I am lonely,” or “...
06/09/2026

You are not your emotions… You are the one experiencing them!

It can be easy to think “I am anxious,” “I am lonely,” or “I am hopeless.” But emotions are experiences we have, not identities we become.

When we create a little space between ourselves and our emotions, we can respond with more intention and self-compassion. Instead of “I am anxious,” try “I am noticing anxiety right now.”

This small shift can remind us that emotions are temporary, even when they feel overwhelming.

Your feelings are real and important but they are not the whole story of who you are.

“How was your day?” can sometimes lead to one word answers, especially when we’re tired, overwhelmed, or still processi...
05/29/2026

“How was your day?” can sometimes lead to one word answers, especially when we’re tired, overwhelmed, or still processing emotions.

More specific questions help build emotional awareness, reflection, and deeper connection. They encourage people to notice their feelings, experiences, strengths, and challenges in a more meaningful way.

Consistent, curious conversations like these can help strengthen relationships by creating a sense of safety, understanding, and feeling emotionally seen over time.

Overwhelm can make us believe that if we can’t do something perfectly or immediately, there’s no point in starting at al...
05/28/2026

Overwhelm can make us believe that if we can’t do something perfectly or immediately, there’s no point in starting at all. But avoidance often keeps us stuck longer than the task itself. Small steps still matter, and progress does not have to look perfect to count.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is based on the idea that emotional discomfort is a normal part of being human a...
05/27/2026

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is based on the idea that emotional discomfort is a normal part of being human and that struggling against difficult thoughts and feelings can sometimes keep us feeling more stuck.

Rather than trying to “get rid of” internal experiences, ACT focuses on helping individuals change their relationship to them through mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based action.

The goal is not to never feel anxious, sad, or overwhelmed. The goal is to build flexibility and learn how to move toward the life you want, even when difficult emotions are present.

Uncertainty can feel deeply uncomfortable, especially when your mind is constantly trying to predict, prevent, or prepar...
05/26/2026

Uncertainty can feel deeply uncomfortable, especially when your mind is constantly trying to predict, prevent, or prepare for every possible outcome.

Therapy is not about eliminating uncertainty altogether. Often, it’s about helping you build the capacity to tolerate the unknown without spiralling, shutting down, or needing immediate reassurance.

Over time, this can look like:
-Responding instead of reacting
-Feeling less controlled by anxious thoughts
-Trusting yourself more in difficult moments
-Learning that discomfort is not the same thing as danger

The goal is not perfect certainty, it is building confidence in your ability to cope, adapt, and move through life even when things feel unclear.

Burnout is often mistaken for a lack of motivation.But many people experiencing burnout don’t just feel exhausted, they ...
05/25/2026

Burnout is often mistaken for a lack of motivation.

But many people experiencing burnout don’t just feel exhausted, they start feeling emotionally flat, disconnected from themselves, guilty for resting, or overwhelmed by even small demands.

Over time, burnout can quietly reshape the way you think, process stress, and relate to yourself.

Sometimes the most difficult part isn’t the workload itself, it’s the belief that you should still be able to handle it all.

05/21/2026

Individual therapy on its own is not a first-line, evidence-supported treatment for ADHD symptoms in children.

Guidelines from Canadian ADHD Resource Alliance and the American Academy of Pediatrics emphasize parent coaching and environmental supports as key interventions.

Therapy can still play an important role, just usually not on its own.

Some therapy approaches focus more on thoughts, beliefs, and behavioural patterns, while others focus more on the body a...
05/19/2026

Some therapy approaches focus more on thoughts, beliefs, and behavioural patterns, while others focus more on the body and nervous system’s response to stress and emotion.

Neither is “better” than the other, they simply offer different ways of understanding and working through experiences. In many cases, therapists integrate both depending on the person, the goals of therapy, and what feels most supportive in the moment.

Therapy is not one size fits all, and different approaches can be helpful in different seasons of life 🌱

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