May 2026

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Why We Pull Away or Cling in Relationships: Understanding Attachment Styles

Emotional Regulation & Resilience

Have you ever wondered why some relationships feel calm and steady, while others leave you anxious, shut down, or afraid of losing connection? Maybe you find yourself overthinking texts, needing reassurance, or worrying people will leave. Or maybe closeness feels overwhelming, and when relationships become emotionally intense, your instinct is to pull away. These patterns […]

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The Handle or the Blanket? A Different Way to Think About Mental Health Labels, ADHD, Anxiety & Diagnosis

Understanding Mental Health

At Juniper Counselling, we spend a lot of time talking with people about diagnoses, labels, and self-understanding. ADHD. Anxiety. Autism. Depression. Trauma. Burnout. Highly sensitive. Neurodivergent. For some people, these words are life-changing in the best possible way. For others, they become something heavy to carry. Either way, they are just labels to describe individual difference

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Why Spring Isn’t Always a Relief: Understanding Mental Health Struggles in the Lighter Months

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As the days get longer and the weather warms up, there’s an unspoken expectation that we should feel better. More energy. More motivation. More joy. But for many people, spring doesn’t feel like a fresh start—it feels surprisingly heavy. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “Why do I feel worse when everything is supposed to

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Port Moody, BC
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