I love this quote. I love it because so many of you from complex trauma backgrounds feel broken.This makes sense because, as a child, you think that what happens to you is because of you. That you must somehow be …
Category: Wellness
Have Courage
Many situations in life are similar to going on a hike: the view changes once you start walking. You don't need all the answers right now. New paths will reveal themselves if you have the courage to get started
Understanding Childhood Trauma
Childhood trauma is often misunderstood. It’s not just about big, obvious events—it’s also about other ways you may not have felt safe or valued. For example, growing up in an environment where you had to suppress your feelings to …
Understanding Childhood Trauma
Childhood trauma isn’t just about “big events.” It can be subtle, like being emotionally ignored or having to grow up too quickly. Trauma isn’t the event itself—it’s how your body and mind process it and the support you have around …
10 Things to be Proud of Yourself for
A little reminder for today. Notice just one thing you are proud of about yourself. Give yourself a metaphorical pat on the back. Hold on to it all day. You got this. Love, Jen
Your Word For 2025
Rather than setting specific goals for the year, I prefer to align with a value or energy. Sometimes, this energy is lacking, and I would like more. Other times, the word jumps off the page, and I’m unsure how that …
EMDR and Trauma
Have you had a big traumatic thing happen, and you seem to move through it well, and then something small happens, and it seems to get stuck? A few things could be going on: Has anyone else had this experience? …
What’s Not Co-Regulation
Understanding what co-regulation IS and ISN’T can transform your relationships! It’s not about mirroring someone’s panic or distress—it’s about maintaining calm and helping others find their way back to a place of peace. In Chapter 6 of my book ‘Heal …