Therapeutic Minds Counselling

Therapeutic Minds Counselling Registered Clinical Counsellor

01/14/2026

The reality of dating in 2026? 👇
�✨You don’t get closeness without vulnerability.�✨You don’t get safety without risk.�✨And you don’t get real connection by assuming everyone will hurt you.

Trust doesn’t mean ignoring red flags.🚩
�✨It means giving someone the chance to meet you at the same level.

It’s risking liking someone before you know the outcome.
�Fear protects you from pain, but it can also block you from potential love.

So take the risk… you just might end up at someone cottage this summer 😉
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01/13/2026

When someone can’t meet basic expectations so they try to convince you your standards are the problem.

A classic… ✨Shifting the blame ✨
When they don’t show up, don’t follow through, don’t plan…
but somehow… “you’re asking for too much.”

Sir… I asked you to plan a date. Not build the pyramids… relax

✨Accountability isn’t optional. And wanting effort isn’t “high maintenance.”

It’s just… the bare minimum.
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01/09/2026

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01/08/2026

Here Are Some Red Flags to Be Aware Of 🚩

✨Inconsistency�Big energy one day, radio silence the next. Confusion isn’t chemistry.
✨You feel anxious more than calm�You’re over-analyzing texts instead of feeling secure.
✨Words don’t match actions�Promises are plentiful. Follow-through is not.
✨Avoids accountability�Everything is a misunderstanding, never their responsibility.
✨You’re always adapting, they’re not�You’re shrinking, over-explaining, or self-abandoning to keep the peace.
✨Your intuition keeps nudging you�Trust your gut

Reminder: Red flags aren’t flaws to fix- they’re information to listen to.
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01/03/2026

Dopamine plays a big role in why early attraction can feel like love.

Dopamine is released with novelty, anticipation, and reward. When attention or affection is unpredictable, dopamine spikes even more, reinforcing pursuit and focus.

This can feel like intense chemistry or “meant to be,” even when emotional safety is missing.

Intensity isn’t the same as love- it’s often a reward response.
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✨When you notice intense attraction driven by inconsistency, pause before acting on it.
✨Name what’s happening: your brain is responding to anticipation and reward, not necessarily compatibility.
✨Shift your focus from how intense it feels to how regulated you feel around them- calm, clear, and safe vs. anxious and preoccupied.
✨Reduce reinforcement where possible (less checking, less chasing, fewer “crumbs” of contact).
✨Consistency, predictability, and emotional availability are what allow real attachment to form.

Every “no,” every unanswered text, every door that didn’t open was quietly guiding you away from what wasn’t aligned. Re...
01/03/2026

Every “no,” every unanswered text, every door that didn’t open was quietly guiding you away from what wasn’t aligned. Rejection saves you time, energy, and emotional investment in connections that weren’t meant for you.

Be thankful for the people who walked away… not everyone is meant to stay.
Be thankful for the relationships that didn’t work out… they happened exactly as they were meant to.

Everything unfolded the way it needed to.

Rejection isn’t the end of your story — it’s redirection toward something better. ✨
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12/31/2025

Doing things outside your comfort zone will feel awkward. Unnatural.
A little “why did I agree to this?” (Especially mid burpee) 😅

That discomfort? It’s not a sign you’re doing it wrong… it’s proof you’re doing it right. Growth rarely feels cozy. It feels shaky, sweaty, and slightly embarrassing before it feels empowering.
But on the other side of that discomfort is confidence.
Clarity.
And the quiet pride of realizing, “Oh… I can actually do hard things.”
So do the thing that makes your heart race.
Have the conversation.
Try the class.
Show up imperfectly.
Sign up for Hyrox (no pressure 😉).

Discomfort is a good thing — that’s just growth doing its thing.

Trust me, future-you will be very grateful you did it 🫶✨
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I am happy to announce that I am now accepting clients who are covered through First Nation Health Authority! Please bo...
01/14/2025

I am happy to announce that I am now accepting clients who are covered through First Nation Health Authority!

Please book a free consultation to see if we’d be a good fit or if you have any questions about this process 🤍

Maintaining a positive mindset is a continuous practice. Incorporating these tips into your daily routine can contribute...
06/13/2023

Maintaining a positive mindset is a continuous practice. Incorporating these tips into your daily routine can contribute to a more joyful and fulfilling summer experience ☀️🌈
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Therapeutic Minds Counselling✨
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E-mail: counsellingwithmichellez@gmail.com
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What is Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR)? Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) is a brief, one on one method used to eli...
01/12/2023

What is Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR)?

Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR) is a brief, one on one method used to eliminate the negative effects of past traumas. TIR is highly structured, person-centered and non-intrusive. The process involves retrieving material below the conscious awareness.

The outcome results in relieving you from your suffering by providing you with emotional relief.

Trauma is the result of an extremely negative event (or events) that demolishes your sense of security, which can leave you feeling helpless, unsafe and stranded.

If you feel this is something you are experiencing and would benefit from TIR please reach out for more information.
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E-mail: counsellingwithmichellez@gmail.com
Book @ https://www.therapeuticminds.ca

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