Stephanie Underwood RSW

07/12/2025

Am I the only one who hates when there’s music playing over a post with text? Like, how am I supposed to concentrate on reading if Shania Twain is blasting through my phone?

07/10/2025

Negative Core Beliefs

We all have these false beliefs. Some of us have more — some of us less, depending on our upbringing. These false beliefs were wired into us through early experiences, shaping how we show up in relationships, in our work, and with ourselves.

The stories our brains create in childhood become the lens through which we view the world as adults. But often, these stories are based on distortions; survival-driven beliefs rooted in fear, not truth. These core beliefs were formed because our brains were doing everything they could to protect our attachment to our caregivers. Attachment meant survival, even if it required us to internalize pain as our fault.

Healing starts with awareness — do any of these core wounds sound familiar to you?

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07/09/2025

Feeling overwhelmed or disconnected? Grounding is one of the most essential tools for regulating your nervous system, especially in moments of stress, anxiety, or emotional dysregulation.

I created a simple 3-minute mindfulness grounding exercise on YouTube to help you reconnect with your body and feel more present.

No pressure, no perfection — just a step toward feeling safer in your own skin.

Watch here: [https://youtu.be/-eC2xnIr4mM?si=8SzyRUAP_SHoA804]

Struggling to sit still with your emotions? You’re not alone — and this grounding meditation was made with you in mind. Unlike the typical 20-minute meditati...

07/07/2025

We’re wired for connection—but what happens when that connection is with artificial intelligence instead of another human being?

In this post, I explore the growing trend of people forming emotional bonds with AI, and the quiet risks it poses to our ability to build real, mutual, human relationships. If you’ve ever felt comforted by AI, you’re not alone. But comfort without challenge isn’t connection, it’s emotional stagnation.

Read the full post to understand the hidden cost of outsourcing intimacy.

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AI may offer emotional comfort, but forming attachments to artificial intelligence can hinder our ability to connect with real people.

06/28/2025

Looking for the best mental health apps to support your healing journey in 2025? Whether you're managing anxiety, building emotional awareness, or just need a daily check-in tool—this roundup has you covered. These are the apps I recommend most as a trauma-informed therapist.

✨ Read the full list here:

https://www.healingnarrativescounselling.com/post/top-mental-health-apps-in-2025-to-support-emotional-wellness-and-daily-self-care?referral=business-feed

Discover expertly curated mental health apps—covering emotion tracking, AI companions, journaling, mindfulness, therapy, and more—

06/27/2025

Want to raise a securely attached child? It starts with consistency, safety, and emotional attunement.

These 10 parental fitness factors aren’t about being perfect—they’re about being present, responsive, and stable.

Secure attachment is the foundation for emotional resilience and healthy relationships later in life. Let’s break the cycle. 🛟💛

06/25/2025

Most of us were never taught how to name, understand, or express our emotions—and that lack of emotional literacy is holding us back.

In my latest blog post, I dive into why emotions matter, how they guide our behavior, and introduce a free app I personally use and recommend to clients:
How We Feel. It’s a game-changer for tracking your emotional patterns and understanding what’s really going on beneath the surface.

🧠 Ready to build emotional awareness?
📲 Try the app.
📖 Read the blog.
💬 Start understanding you.

Read now: www.healingnarrativescounselling.com/post/why-emotions-matter-and-how-the-how-we-feel-app-can-help-you-understand-yours

Learn what emotions are, why they guide our actions, and discover the powerful, free app “How We Feel” to help you identify emotions