Kaye Frost-Hunt MA | RCC

Counselling in Port Coquitlam BC

Therapy Blog Archives

Why Your Trauma Healing Might be Stuck—and What to do About it

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Deep Brain Reorienting

You’ve tried talk therapy. You’ve journaled, meditated, read the books. You’ve gained insight. But despite all that effort… something still feels stuck.

If you’ve been doing “the work” and still find yourself caught in patterns of emotional overwhelm, anxiety, or shutdown, you’re not alone. Many people reach a point in their healing journey where traditional methods no longer move the needle. And that’s not because you’re doing it wrong—it’s because your nervous system may still be holding on to something deeper. [Read more…]

Strengthening Relationships Through Gottman’s Bidding in Couples Therapy

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Effective communication is the cornerstone of a healthy and thriving relationship. However, in the complex dance of partnership, miscommunication, misunderstandings, and conflict can often take center stage. John Gottman’s couples therapy, built upon the concept of “bidding,” offers couples a valuable tool to navigate these challenges and foster stronger connections.

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Finding Emotional Relief from Trauma through Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapeutic approach that has proven to be incredibly effective in helping individuals overcome traumatic events, both big T’s (major traumas) and little t’s (everyday stressors that accumulate over time). Trauma, whether stemming from a single significant event or a series of smaller, chronic stressors, can have an enduring effect on a person’s mental health and emotional well-being. EMDR offers a unique and powerful way to address these traumas by facilitating the brain’s natural ability to heal itself.

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Empowering Individuals with ADHD: How LENS Can Alleviate Rejection Sensitivity

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Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be challenging, and one of the most distressing aspects of this condition is rejection sensitivity. Rejection sensitivity refers to the heightened emotional response individuals with ADHD may experience when they perceive rejection or criticism. The heightened emotional response may be seen as a form of a reactive internal dialogue played out in angry, defensive outbursts towards others when rejection or criticism is perceived. This often leads to anxiety, depression, and strained relationships. 

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How Self-Awareness Awakens Dreams

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Self-awareness begins anywhere

Self-awareness. I decided 2017 was going to be the year I crossed everything off my list. All the things I have thought about doing, journaled, and spent a lot of time over a cup of coffee thinking about. This may sound self-indulgent, but I am tired of resisting what I don’t know. All week I have been resisting the need to learn the mechanics of how to blog. Now here I am, time to celebrate:

  • success
  • positive self-esteem
  • courage.

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