Are Your Feelings Stuck In The "I'm Fine" Box?

Do You Have G.A.S.?

G.A.S. stands for Guilt, Anxiety, and Shame. These are secondary emotions that show up to slow automatic reactions and stuff down big feelings. When G.A.S. is present, it’s often a signal that other emotions may be lurking.

Guilt, Anxiety & Shame Guard Your Box of Hidden Feelings

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A QUICK EXERCISE

Let's Shrink Anxiety

This cartoon character represents your anxiety. Turn on your sound and use your breath to blow towards the screen as you watch Anxiety shrink.

Any Defenses Here?

When emotions feel too big or painful, the mind develops clever ways to avoid them called defenses. Even though defenses may seem like "strength", they prevent us from processing our emotions and make us really fragile. As the unprocessed feelings pile up, we become like a sealed pressure cooker ready to explode.

"I'M Fine" Denial

Intellectualizing

Toxic Positivity

Dissociating

Criticizing

Entitlement

GREAT WORK. NOW LET'S UNPACK OUR BOX.

Which Feeling is Bottled Up?

MAD

SAD

GLAD

AFRAID

ICKY

Hello Mad

An Illustrated Journal to Help You Unbottle Your Feelings

Mad emotions are a natural reaction when a boundary has been crossed or something feels unfair. This journal will help you channel your protective energy into constructive actions that align with your values.

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Hello Mad

An Illustrated Journal to Help You Unbottle Your Feelings

Mad emotions are a natural reaction when a boundary has been crossed or something feels unfair. This journal will help you channel your protective energy into constructive actions that align with your values.

8 emotion vocabulary words with clear definitions and regulation tools
Emotion-themed choices to help you take action with kindness and respect

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Hello Sad

An Illustrated Journal to Help You Unbottle Your Feelings

Sad emotions are a natural reaction when you experience a loss or change, or some sort of disconnection. This journal will help you comfort yourself and make choices which foster healing and well-being.

10 emotion vocabulary words with gentle regulation & reframing tools
Emotion-themed choices to help you express needs with kindness and care

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Hello Sad

An Illustrated Journal to Help You Unbottle Your Feelings

Sad emotions are a natural reaction when you experience a loss or change, or some sort of disconnection. This journal will help you comfort yourself and make choices which foster healing and well-being.

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Hello Glad

An Illustrated Journal to Help You Unbottle Your Feelings

Beautifully designed and easy to use, this journal helps you celebrate small moments and reconnect with what makes life meaningful.

8 emotion vocabulary words with clear, relatable definitions
Glimmer practice to help you savor and expand grateful moments
Community-care prompts to help you connect with safe community

[ Coming in April ]

Hello Glad

An Illustrated Journal to Help You Unbottle Your Feelings

Beautifully designed and easy to use, this journal helps you celebrate small moments and reconnect with what makes life meaningful.

[ Coming in April ]

Hello Afraid

An Illustrated Journal to Help You Unbottle Your Feelings

Afraid emotions are a natural reaction to something new or scary. This journal will help you reframe your fear as protective energy so that you can channel it into empowered choices which build courage and confidence.

6 emotion vocabulary words with clear definitions and regulation tools
Empowered choices to help you transform your stress into strength

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Hello Afraid

An Illustrated Journal to Help You Unbottle Your Feelings

Afraid emotions are a natural reaction to something new or scary. This journal will help you reframe your fear as protective energy so that you can channel it into empowered choices which build courage and confidence.

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Hello Icky

An Illustrated Journal to Help You Unbottle Your Feelings

Icky emotions are a natural reaction when boundaries are crossed, or your integrity feels threatened. This journal will help you channel your icky feelings into healthy boundaries and empowered choices.

7 emotion vocabulary words with clear, relatable definitions
Regulation & reframing tools to help you release tension without shutting down
Emotion-themed choices to help you protect your values with clarity and care

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Hello Icky

An Illustrated Journal to Help You Unbottle Your Feelings

Icky emotions are a natural reaction when boundaries are crossed, or your integrity feels threatened. This journal will help you channel your icky feelings into healthy boundaries and empowered choices.

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“You are doing something that doesn’t exist, and something that was desperately needed. This is truly a work of neuro-art!”

_{Professor Nicole Glynn, L.C.S.W.}

_{CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER & TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICES INSTRUCTOR}