Gillian GishAug 251 min readWindow of Distress Tolerance: The felt sense of danger in overdrive!When we experience a dangerous situation, our nervous system is designed to protect us in what we define as fight, flight, and freeze our...
Gillian GishAug 192 min readGetting Granular with FeelingsAs a counsellor, I often get the following answers when I inquire about a client's feelings: "I am fine" "I am depressed" "I am anxious"...
Gillian GishAug 181 min readFeelings versus Emotions...What's the dif? Just getting Picky We often use the terms "feeling" and "emotion" interchangeably; however, there are noted differences illuminated in the study of...
Gillian GishAug 121 min readUnderstanding Your Personal Boundaries Personal boundaries are what make us comfortable in our relationships and lives. They fall into three main categories: 1. Porous...