Confessions of a Counsellor

Therapy and Stigma 18.04.2025 8:59 ↓

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

Five Tips for Getting the Most Out of Therapy 16.04.2025 8:27 ↓

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

It's Not About Therapy 11.04.2025 6:38 ↓

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

Does Mindfulness Actually Work? 07.03.2025 7:02 ↓

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

Practical Self Care 28.02.2025 5:43 ↓

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

What is the function of feelings? 21.02.2025 7:35 ↓

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

Emotional Regulation: Your Nervous System 14.02.2025 6:18 ↓

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

Window of Tolerance 07.02.2025 5:39 ↓

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

No Fuss Guided Breathing 31.01.2025 5:31 ↓

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

Feel Your Feelings 24.01.2025 6:19 ↓

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

Emotional Regulation: The Pause Button 17.01.2025 5:45 ↓

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

Joys and Drains 10.01.2025 7:26 ↓

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

Does Therapy Really Work? 03.01.2025 7:06 ↓

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

Final Thoughts Emotional Regulation 06.12.2024 3:57 ↓

In today's episode, Janice discusses the importance of the connection between therapy and emotional regulation.

Why is Emotional Regulation Important? 29.11.2024 3:35 ↓

In today's episode, Janice discusses the connection between therapy and emotional regulation and how they work together.

Emotional Regulation with Freeze and Shut Down 22.11.2024 6:05 ↓

In today's episode, Janice talks about emotional regulation and the impact that freeze and shut down have on our nervous system.

Emotional Regulation with Fight and Flight 15.11.2024 6:12 ↓

In today's episode, Janice talks about emotional regulation and Fight and Flight's impact on our nervous system.

Emotional Regulation and Hypo-arousal 08.11.2024 6:13 ↓

In today's episode, Janice talks about regulating our emotions when we feel low and heavy emotions.

Emotional Regulation and Hyper-arousal 01.11.2024 5:55 ↓

In today's episode, Janice talks about regulating our emotions when we feel heightened (activating) emotions.

Skills for Emotional Regulation 25.10.2024 5:04 ↓

In today's episode, Janice talks about emotional regulation and how we can use our skills to help us upregulate or downregulate.

Understand Emotional Regulation 18.10.2024 5:20 ↓

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.

When do we need Emotional Regulation? 11.10.2024 5:05 ↓

In today's episode, Janice discusses when emotional regulation is important and how to notice when we might feel overwhlmed.

Therapy and Emotional Regulation 08.10.2024 4:54 ↓

In today's episode, Janice talks about emotional regulation and the progression therapy has taken towards intergrating our bodies into therapy.

Why are my feelings so big? 06.09.2024 6:36 ↓

In today's episode, Janice talks about why our feelings might be so strong and the function of these feelings.

Why do I feel so angry? 30.08.2024 4:31 ↓

In today's episode, Janice discusses the function of anger—what is happening in our bodies, and why do I get angry?