Confessions of a Counsellor

"Confessions of a Counsellor" is about mental health in bite-size chunks. Janice Lyons is not just a therapist but shares real-life self-help. Let's talk about therapy, counselling, and life tools/ tips to use every day in five minutes or less. I'm glad you're here :) In case you're curious, I am an introvert (INFJ) and a lover of chocolate, a good book, and fluffy animals! Follow me @aboutconnection

Therapeutic Foundational Principles

In today's episode, Janice highlights her five essential principles that revolutionize her approach to mental health in the therapeutic setting.--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.

12-05
07:10

Why do we Repair in Relationships?

In today's episode, Janice explores how to acknowledge and repair the small ruptures in relationships. --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.

11-28
08:42

Cultivating Your Favourite Self

In today's episode, Janice talks about how to integrate self-kindness with the Four Agreements. --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.

11-21
09:10

You are Enough

In today's episode, Janice talks about her foundational principle that you are enough, just as you are. Period. -- 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.

11-14
07:49

Boundaries When You Cannot Change Others.

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.

11-07
06:58

Happiness is a Journey NOT a Destination

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.

10-31
06:47

People are Multifaceted. We are Not One Thought, Feeling, or Belief.

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.

10-24
06:41

Embracing Change Means Accepting Discomfort

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.

10-17
07:52

All Feelings are Valid Not All Behaviours Are

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.

10-10
06:35

Two Things Can be True

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.

10-03
05:51

Lessons about Therapy and Neurodivergence

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.

09-12
05:16

Monotropism and the Brain

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.

09-05
10:32

Strategies for Meltdowns, Shutdowns, and Burnout

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.

08-29
10:06

Overwhelm and Neurodiversity

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.

08-22
07:48

Top Five Ways Therapy Can Help Neurodivergent Struggles

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.

08-15
08:59

What is Masking?

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.

08-08
10:10

Neuro-Affirming Coping Strategies I Wish I had Used Sooner.

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

08-01
12:44

What is Different About Neuro-Affirming Therapy?

In today's episode, Janice discusses the differences between 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.

07-18
10:15

Accepting Your Neurodivergence

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

07-11
08:24

What is Neurodiversity?

In today's episode, Janice discusses neurodiversity and its manifestation in 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.

07-04
09:14

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