Confessions of a Counsellor

In today's episode, Janice talks about her foundational principle that you cannot change someone else's thoughts, feelings, are behaviours and how this influences the therapeutic process. --This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or contact emergency services at 911.

In today's episode, Janice talks about her foundational therapeutic principle of "Happiness is a journey, not a destination" and the impact that this mindset has on the therapeutic process. --This content is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice. Engaging with this content does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please consult a qualified professional for personal health concerns.If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8 or contact emergency services at 911.

In today's episode, Janice discusses the foundational principle that people are multifaceted; we are not one thought, feeling, or belief. and the impact this has on the therapeutic process. -- This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regarding any medical or mental health issues.

In today's episode, Janice discusses the foundational principle that I have to accept the discomfort of change and the impact this has on the therapeutic process. -- This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regarding any medical or mental health issues.

In today's episode, Janice discusses the foundational principle that all feelings are valid, but not all behaviours are, and the impact this has on the therapeutic process. -- This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regarding any medical or mental health issues.

In today's episode, Janice discusses the foundational principle that two things can be true at the same time and the impact this has on the therapeutic process. -- This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regarding any medical or mental health issues.

In today's episode, Janice talks about the lessons she has learn about neuro-affirming therapy. --This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regarding any medical or mental health issues.

In today's episode, Janice talks about monotropism and the impact that differences in brain processing can have. --This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regarding any medical or mental health issues.

In today's episode, Janice discusses strategies for coping with Neurodivergent Meltdowns, Shutdowns, and Burnout. --This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regarding any medical or mental health issues.

In this episode, Janice discusses the experience of overwhelm among people with neurodiversity.--This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regarding any medical or mental health issues.

In today's episode, Janice talks about the top five struggles and how therapy can help. --This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regarding any medical or mental health issues.

In today's episode, Janice discusses masking and how to recognize and understand our own masking, as well as why it serves as a coping mechanism. --This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regarding any medical or mental health issues.

In today's episode, Janice discusses how coping strategies can be managed in a more neuroaffirming manner.

In today's episode, Janice discusses what neuro-affirming therapy entails and its benefits. --This podcast is intended solely for educational and informational purposes and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to it does not create a therapist-client relationship. Always seek guidance from your physician or a qualified mental health professional regarding any medical or mental health issues.

In today's episode, Janice talks about accepting your neurodivergence and the impact this can have on therapy and life.

In today's episode, Janice discusses neurodiversity and how it manifests in the therapeutic process.

In today's episode, Janice talks about grief and the ways that grief impacts us.

In today's episode, Janice talks about the tactics used in gaslighting so that you can recognize them and ask for help if needed.

In today's episode, Janice talks about boundaries. What are they, and how to set healthy ones.

In today's episode, Janice discusses change and how therapy supports the change process.

In today's episode, Janice talks about the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and their antidotes and how these conversation styles can erode a relationship and how you can repair them.

Today's episode is split into two parts, discussing John Gottman's seven principles of making a relationship work. This is the second part.

Today's episode is split into two parts, discussing John Gottman's seven principles of making a relationship work.

In today's episode, Janice talks about the communication tool of Non-Violent Communication created by Marshall Rosenberg.

In today's episode, Janice talks about the stigma around therapy.

In today's episode, Janice discusses how creating change in your life is not solely about the therapeutic hour.

In today's episode, Janice discusses her top five tips for making the most of therapy.

In today's episode, Janice talks about mindfulness and whether it really works.

In today's episode, Janice talks about how to care for ourselves practically without all the fluff of self care.

In today's episode, Janice talks about the function of our feelings and why we have them.

In today's episode, Janice discusses how our nervous system impacts our emotional regulation skills.

In this week's episode, Janice talks about the window of tolerance and how we can recognize our capacity to handle overhwlem.

In today's episode, we breathe together, with no fluffy language, props, or extra fuss, just breathing.

In today's episode, Janice talks about the benefits of letting us feel our feelings and let them go.

In today's episode,, Janice discusses how slowing down to take a moment can support our ability to regulate emotionally.

In today's episode, Janice talks about Joys and Drains and how this skill is something she finds very effective in therapy.

In today's episode, Janice talks about therapy and how to make it effective for you.

In today's episode, Janice discusses the importance of the connection between therapy and emotional regulation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofacounsellor/support

In today's episode, Janice discusses the connection between therapy and emotional regulation and how they work together. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofacounsellor/support

In today's episode, Janice talks about emotional regulation and the impact that freeze and shut down have on our nervous system. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofacounsellor/support

In today's episode, Janice talks about emotional regulation and Fight and Flight's impact on our nervous system. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofacounsellor/support

In today's episode, Janice talks about regulating our emotions when we feel low and heavy emotions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofacounsellor/support

In today's episode, Janice talks about regulating our emotions when we feel heightened (activating) emotions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofacounsellor/support

In today's episode, Janice talks about emotional regulation and how we can use our skills to help us upregulate or downregulate. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofacounsellor/support

In today's episode, Janice talks about regulation in terms of the window of tolerance and what we need to know so that we can regulate back to our baseline. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofacounsellor/support

In today's episode, Janice discusses when emotional regulation is important and how to notice when we might feel overwhlmed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofacounsellor/support

In today's episode, Janice talks about emotional regulation and the progression therapy has taken towards intergrating our bodies into therapy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofacounsellor/support

In today's episode, Janice talks about why our feelings might be so strong and the function of these feelings. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofacounsellor/support

In today's episode, Janice discusses the function of anger—what is happening in our bodies, and why do I get angry? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofacounsellor/support

In today's episode, Janice explores the topic of grief and what is the function of grief. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofacounsellor/support

In today's episode, Janice explores the function of denial and why we experience denial. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/confessionsofacounsellor/support