Susan Yun Counselling

19/03/2024

While patches of snow still cover the ground, Canada’s harsh winter is apparently giving away. Although we’re obviously sensing the whispers of spring, I’ve been spending a lot of time engaging in conversation with people whose minds seem frozen solid. Feeling the impending warmth of spring, I found myself thinking of them today, with stories I wanted to share.

Our lives, much like the seasons of nature, have their own rhythm. There are moments akin to the freshness of spring, full of new beginnings and opportunities, and times as vibrant and bustling as summer. Then there are those transitional phases, akin to the changes and growth of autumn. Of course, we also encounter seasons of hardship and challenge, reminiscent of winter’s cold embrace. But here’s the thing I want to stress: even when it feels like our hearts or situations have frozen over so deeply that we may never thaw out, spring always finds a way to return.

Life’s season embody the rich tapestry of experiences and emotions we go through, each holding its own unique significance. Spring brings a sense of renewal and confidence, opening up endless possibilities. Summer radiates with energy and passion as we chase our goals or dive into our work. When fall arrives, we reflect on the past and embark on inner journeys of transformation, pondering self-discovery and life’s purpose. And then there’s winter, with its challenges and obstacles, yet within its cold grasp lies our hidden resilience and courage. It’s during these wintry times that we often uncover our inner strength and explore new horizons.

As a counsellor, my role is to walk alongside you through these seasons, building you through the twists and turns of life’s journey. I’m here to embrace the fresh starts of spring, share in the warmth and energy of summer, foster growth and change like the autumn leaves, and help you weather the cold and difficult times of winter. Together, we’ll navigate through your personal seasons, uncovering their hidden meanings and values, and discovering the strength within you.

23/05/2022

It is possible to reclaim the sense of yourself, meaning, and healing 🌼

You can reclaim hope. Complex PTSD recovery involves working through the pain of your past and reclaiming a sense of meaning and purpose. A Strength-Based..

06/04/2022

EMDR Therapy

The Vagus Nerve and eye movements work together to facilitate health and trauma recovery. A video guides practice for self-care with mindful

15/03/2022

I'm passionate to help women heal from personal and intergenerational wounds. It's a hard but beautiful journey of coming back home; your true self. Virtual individual therapy sessions are available across Canada. Please consider sharing this information with anyone who might hope to embark on this journey🦋

I am a first-generation Korean professional counsellor and know the depth of the emotional rollercoaster ride when we navigate our life. My own journey of living as a woman, immigrant, and becoming a therapist was not an easy road, however, the journey helped me wake up myself and rise up, and transformed my relationship with myself, my family, and life itself. Through my professional training and experiences, I've learned how to calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and get negative thoughts to minimize so that I can live with more clarity and peace.
It is my desire to be a part of your journey of navigating your life and discovering who you are and am passionate to hep you live your life to the fullest. Please feel free to contact me at susanyuncounselling@gmail.com or for more information please visit www.therapywithsusanyun.com

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12/01/2022

It will take courage and energy to break the negative cycles and patterns of your family.

08/01/2022

Explaining to my client about this theory of the ‘Window of Tolerance’ is an important part of my practice. Always good to remind!

We all have a window of tolerance. Sometimes our ability to tolerate things is big. We can handle a lot. Sometimes our window is only cracked or feels completely closed. These are days we cannot tolerate much.

When we get out of our window, we can become hyper-aroused, meaning anxious, energetic, and moving quick without intention. Or we can become hypo-aroused, meaning slow, down, depressed, tired, or numb.

When we use the theory of the window, we can assess how much we can tolerate and move about our day accordingly. We can also use tools to help us get back into our window or make the window wider. My tools include alone time, walking, exercising, reading, or talking with a very close friend. Being super social, around lots of noise, or enmeshed in clutter are sure ways to kick me out of my window or not allow me to get back in.

I encourage you to use the window of tolerance to bring awareness to your own life and how you function. I find this theory helpful and tangible. I hope you do too!

The Window of Tolerance theory is developed by Dr. Dan Siegel.

27/12/2021

Yes, I am, definitely I can relate to this!

Anyone else with me?

(Thank you cartoonist Sara Zimmerman)

25/12/2021

Good resources about how to regulate our emotions and how to re-parenting ourselves for our own wounded inner-child. This also explains how our healing takes place.

22/12/2021

Bottom-Up Approach

Strategies to help the adult brain engage with past trauma.

28/11/2021

Just in case, if you need to hear this today…

08/08/2021

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Have you ever noticed how easy it is to locate discomfort in your body or immediate environment (red vortex)? This is part of our survival physiology. Notice threat... orient towards it...is an action needed???

Resourcing explores a felt sense of neutrality or okayness (blue vortex), no matter how small. Staying with these felt senses can be really challenging, yet is imperative to restoring regulation to the nervous system, and cultivating the capacity to experience ease in life.

What are the resources in your life that bring a sense of okayness or even pleasure?




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12/06/2021

This is a good resource of understanding how our brains work!

https://youtu.be/f-m2YcdMdFw

26/05/2021

As I’m working toward to get a certificate of EMDR training to integrate its approach into my practice, this is a very interesting and encouraging news. Our emotional wounds is like our physical wounds. There’s no shame to show and talk about them to heal.

Prince Harry reveals he uses EMDR therapy to cope with anxiety in new Apple TV+ series.

03/05/2021

One of the excellent public resources for the impact of childhood trauma. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) has a tremendous impact on lifelong health mentally and physically.

https://youtu.be/95ovIJ3dsNk

Childhood trauma isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse, neglect and p...

03/05/2021

Dr. Jamie Marich explains beautifully about "trauma" by first mentioning of its original greek meaning, "wound". Good resource for anyone who struggles with trauma & emotional wounds!
https://youtu.be/oa3M2_uvgPo

Trauma is discussed.Dr. Jamie Marich's friends and colleagues describe her as a renaissance woman. A dancer, musician, performer, writer and clinical counsel...

30/03/2021

This is a great visual!

Source: http://www.thelittleblackduck.com.au/