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Why Do I Keep Attracting Emotionally Unavailable People, and What That Pattern Really Means
Ever wonder why you keep finding yourself with partners who can’t fully show up? This post explores the deeper patterns behind emotional unavailability, from family dynamics and attachment to nervous-system cues that confuse chaos with connection, and how awareness, self-trust, and compassion begin to shift the story.

Jennifer Bonilla
3 days ago


How to Stop Overthinking: A Free Therapist-Created Guide to Gently Reset Your Mind
Ever wish your mind had a pause button? This free therapist-created guide helps you understand your overthinking, calm your thoughts, and reconnect with yourself through gentle awareness and reflection.

Jennifer Bonilla
Oct 26


Why Do I Avoid My Feelings? Understanding Emotional Shutdowns and Healing
When emotions start to feel “too much,” it’s easy to shut down and call it strength. But emotional avoidance often hides quiet exhaustion beneath the calm. In this post, we explore why you might avoid your feelings, how family and culture shape that response, and gentle ways to reconnect with yourself, one safe step at a time.

Jennifer Bonilla
Oct 20


Rest Is Not a Reward: How to Rest Without Guilt or Burnout
If you’ve ever said, “I’ll rest when I’m done,” this one’s for you. So many of us treat rest like something we have to earn, but your body doesn’t need permission to pause. In this post, we’ll explore why slowing down feels so hard, how guilt sneaks in, and how to rest without burnout or shame, no productivity required.

Jennifer Bonilla
Oct 6


How to Build Self Trust (Even If You’ve Spent Years Second-Guessing Yourself)
Ever find yourself rereading a text five times or asking everyone and everyone before making a decision? You’re not alone. In this post, we’ll explore how to build self-trust, why it feels so hard, how family and cultural expectations play a role, and practical steps to start strengthening your confidence so you can finally feel grounded in your own choices.

Jennifer Bonilla
Sep 21


Setting Boundaries Without Guilt: Family, Friends, and Beyond
You’ve drafted a text, erased it three times, asked two friends what they think, and you’re still not sure if you should hit send. Sound familiar? Overthinking and guilt make boundaries feel impossible, but it doesn’t have to stay that way.”

Jennifer Bonilla
Sep 8


Why You Keep Second-Guessing Yourself (and How to Stop).
Do you find yourself replaying every decision, questioning if you got it “right”? Second-guessing isn’t a weakness, it’s often a reflection of how you learned to stay safe. In this post, we explore why it shows up and how you can begin to trust yourself again.

Jennifer Bonilla
Aug 23


Culturally Sensitive Therapy Ontario: Supporting Every Season of Your Life
Hello, and welcome! I’m so glad you’ve found your way to the blog. My name is Jennifer, and I’m the founder and Registered...

Jennifer Bonilla
Aug 15
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