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From Authoritarian to Helicopter Parenting: Why Finding the Middle Ground Matters
In this blog post l, we’re discussing parenting styles- the Authoritarian and helicopter parents- and the negative impacts on children.
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Understanding Schemas: The Foundation of Our Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors
Learn how Schemas negatively impact your self-perception and perception of others.
6 min read


Understanding the Avoidant Attachment Style
Demystifying the Avoidant Attachment Style, exploring its roots, characteristics, and manifestation in relationships.
9 min read


I Love You, It's Ruining My Life: The Repercussions of Unhealed Wounds in Relationships
Love can feel like everything—until unresolved wounds begin to surface. In this post, we’re talking about the pain of abandonment .
15 min read


Understanding the Father Wound and its’ Impact on Men
Explore the father wound and its impact on men’s emotional health. Learn how healing intergenerational trauma can foster authentic, emotionally available relationships, benefiting both men and women.
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Understanding the Flight Response: When Anxiety Takes Over through Avoidance
Discover how the flight response, part of our natural reaction to stress and anxiety, can keep us stuck in chronic patterns of avoidance
5 min read


Understanding the Fearful-Avoidant Attachment Style
Fearful-Avoidant attachment, a complex and often misunderstood style, shapes how individuals connect with others.
5 min read


Self-Sabotage in Relationships: An Insight into Romantic Dynamics
Dive into the complexities of love and the patterns of self-sabotage in romantic relationships. Explore the foundations of love, the destructive behaviours that impede its growth, and the root causes behind these actions.
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Understanding the Abandonment Wound
In this blog post, we will explore what the abandonment wound is why it can be so challenging to endure.
8 min read


Deactivating Strategies of the Avoidant Attachment: A Complete List
Discover avoidant attachment's deactivating strategies with this complete list. Dive into the categories of the deactivating behaviours.
10 min read


Understanding Adult Attachment Styles
Our attachment style can affect our relationship with others. This blog post will explore the four different adult attachment styles.
9 min read


Welcome to the Authentic Living Blog
Join Stephanie, a Montreal-based social worker specializing in trauma and attachment, as she shares insights and educational content.
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