5Peaks, Delafield, WI (2025)

11/26/2025

As we approach Thanksgiving, many of us think about gratitude as a list or a feeling.

But gratitude is also a practice of presence.

It asks:
Can I notice what is happening, right now, in this moment?
Can I pause long enough to see the goodness that is already here?

Gratitude helps us soften the fear-based narratives we carry while orienting ourselves toward possibility, compassion, and connection. It is a way of training the mind toward integration. Integration is defined as the linkage of differentiated components of a system. In other words, all the different parts of you are working together instead of pulling you apart…We call that resilience.

It is presence that makes this possible.

This holiday season, I invite you to choose one of the following practices:

• Begin your morning with this mantra, "This day is a gift. May I meet it with awareness and compassion"

• Pause throughout your day for one minute of mindful breathing

• As you prepare or eat a meal, notice one smell, flavor, or texture you’re grateful for

• Slow down long enough to be in awe - of that sunset on the commute home, the loving eyes of your pet, or how radiant your partner looks

Small shifts create profound change.

Your presence is a gift - to yourself, to your relationships, and to the world around you.

Wishing you a lovely start to the holiday season.

09/12/2025

The state of our nation and the state of our humanity is under threat. If one thing can’t be argued, it is that.

Threat elicits fear. What happens when we feel afraid?

Everything narrows - our vision, our judgement, our body, our mind, our focus.

Whether we like it or not, our survival instincts activate and protection mode usually dominates. It takes incredible skill to have clarity about what is actually happening and resist and adjust from this tight, limited space. But it is a crucial skill, because in the open space beyond the small surface area of fear is where wisdom, compassion and resilience live.

Why is the skill of widening and opening so important? Because it motivates us to connect rather than disconnect - with ourselves, others, and the world. Disconnection is our kryptonite. In openness we take in the whole, instead of fragmented parts, and this moves us towards possibility vs the certainty of our own limited view.

I have zero answers for the unending questions about the future and well-being of our world and each other that overwhelm us. However, I do know something that will help…

See if you can catch yourself when you begin to narrow (when your jaw clenches, your breath shallows, and you laser focus on something or someone) and instead pause and see if you have the courage to allow yourself to open - let your shoulders relax, take a deep breath, and shift into the strengths of curiosity, compassion, and clarity.

Notice what happens.

Here is an article from Center for Healthy Minds that describes how to support yourself in moving from fear to compassion.
https://open.substack.com/pub/dharmalabco/p/fear-narrows-compassion-widens?r=5x406i&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

And lastly, dare to believe in a force greater than yourself. Personally for me, faith keeps me from stumbling in the dark, so I can walk with hope toward the light. That helps too.

04/08/2025

💥The 5PEAKS Resilience Masterclass series is back!!

Back by popular demand…

Welcome to LIFE + WELLNESS: FOUNDATIONS

In this Masterclass series we will be exploring how to cultivate resilience and well-being in everyday life. Think of it as training for your mind and body - building resilience like you would strength in a gym. Practical, engaging, and designed to make a real difference in your daily life. This is an investment in your well-being that will have a positive lasting effects!

Dates: May 6, 13, 20, 27
In-person Daytime Birch & Banyan Coffee and Virtual Evening option
*Link to register in bio

At 5PEAKS, science meets practice.

Throughout the 4 week series we will explore how to build true resilience - exploring ways to navigate stress, build confidence, adapt to change, and feel more at ease in daily life. Each session blends science-backed strategies with real-world practices to help you:

• Feel less anxious, overwhelmed, and reactive

• Boost self-awareness, focus, and motivation

• Strengthen your ability to cope and connect - with yourself and others

• Improve relationships and communication in meaningful ways

I am thrilled to partner with UW Madison Center for Healthy Minds and their HealthyMinds Innovations program to bring you weekly reminders and follow through practices to support your well-being.

Expect a mix of hands-on experiences, engaging conversations, and somatic practices that bring these concepts to life. This isn’t just about learning, it’s about feeling the shift and having fun along the way.

5PEAKS Clients (past and present) use
Promo Code 5PEAKS2025 for your discounted rate!

Looking to create a group experience with friends or colleagues?
Please contact me to learn about Private Group options.

03/31/2025

🎙️Podcast Alert

Have you ever wondered if your therapist has a therapist?

As a therapist I have sought out therapy and other types of support at various times of my life. About a year after my father died I noticed I had some residual grief that needed some attention. I wasn't in great distress, but there was something nudging me to explore whatever I was experiencing on a deeper level...which lead me to 3 years of Jungian analysis where I learned about myself through active imagination and connecting with my unconscious.

I recently had the pleasure of being a guest on the Dose of Depth podcast with my very own Depth Psychology Coach, Dr. Deborah Lukovich. If you've ever been curious about what a therapist explores in their own therapeutic work, now's your chance to get an inside peak!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6QUpIuXP8QFPaxz3mmXgKu?si=cE6nei9ZRgaQGr8VK7tIUA&nd=1&dlsi=08230de9f14a43e2

03/25/2025

In case we haven't met yet... I’m Jennifer Van Rossum, a Licensed Psychotherapist in private practice and the founder of 5PEAKS Life + Wellness, based in Delafield, Wisconsin. Life can be complicated and beautiful all at once - and I’m here to help you navigate it with more ease, awareness, and resilience.

With over two decades of experience studying the human mind and behavior, I’ve dedicated my career to helping people flourish through both the good and challenging parts of life. After years of hearing from clients, "why did it take me getting here (therapy) to learn all of this (resilience)?" I decided it was time to expand mental wellness outside the walls of therapy. In 2019 I founded 5PEAKS with a mission to promote human flourishing by teaching and supporting individuals, communities and organizations in science-backed strategies to help strengthen and cultivate resilience and well-being. At 5PEAKS, I am grounded in the belief that well-being is a skill and that “being human takes practice”. Through expert guidance I help you build the skills to thrive and adapt, so you can fully embrace all that life has to offer.

It is an honor to be recognized as the #1 Mental Health Provider in Lake Country - a testament to the trust and support of the incredible community I serve.

Beyond my professional life, I am a mother to three (usually) delightful teen boys and wife to a pretty rad husband. When I’m not deep in conversations about life and growth, you’ll find me hiking, practicing yoga, or soaking up time in nature…hopefully while adventuring in a foreign land.

Fun facts about me:

🌎Birthplace - Bogota, Colombia

✨Favorite Quote - “All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

🏝️Home Away From Home - The Big Island of Hawaii

📚Favorite Book - The Nightingale or The Count of Monte Cristo

📷Childhood Dream - to be a Photojournalist for National Geographic

💙Favorite Place To Be - Snuggled on the couch with my family of 5

03/23/2025

A few years ago I was hanging low in a deep humble warrior and the wonderful made a gentle suggestion that resonates with me still today, “now let go of effort and invite some ease”.

We often move through the day with the pedal to the metal, literally and figuratively. Our internal accelerated (also known as the Sympathetic Nervous System) is in near constant activation with all the striving, straining and stressing of modern day life...so much effort, so little ease.

Effort is a given. Ease is an intention.

Let this be an invitation to release some pressure from your pedal.

What can you do to create more ease in your day to day hustle and bustle? It doesn’t mean fully letting go of effort. Effort is good. However too much is non-beneficial to your well-being no matter how productive you may feel.

Here are some simple suggestions to try:
• notice your breath and extend your exhale so it is longer than your inhale
• unclench your jaw and relax the tongue from the roof of your mouth
• when driving literally relax your foot on the accelerator and find a more reasonable speed
• take a mindful moment to step outside and feel the wind/sun/temperature
• play Peaceful Piano on Spotify in the car as you Uber children to and fro (my choice for the day🙋🏻‍♀️)

Simple practices make a significant difference.

03/19/2025

I’m thrilled to be speaking at this amazing event for moms hosted by Lake Country Littles!

03/17/2025

Well-being is a skill that is no different than learning how to play the guitar. The more you practice it, the stronger you will get at it and the more resilient you will become. Thanks to (the brain's capacity to change with experiences) and other fascinating systems in the body, you have a significant influence over how your brain, mind and body work together to support you - on both good and hard days.

According to decades of scientific research, Dr. Richard Davidson - founder of .minds at UW Madison, emphasizes the significance of 4 key areas of well-being: Awareness, Insight, Connection and Purpose.

These are the pillars of a healthy mind.

We function at our optimal level when we are present, curious, connected and motivated. This is not only good for us, it is beneficial for the people around us.

My work as a psychotherapist and educator rests on these four pillars, along with a 5th pillar “embody” (more on that later). I am forever grateful to all of the brilliant and compassionate scientists who do the hard work of making these discoveries so I can do the good work of helping guide and support others in proven ways to improve their well-being.

If you are interested in learning how to cultivate skills of well-being and resilience, subscribe to my monthly newsletter (link in bio).

02/24/2025

I am deeply passionate about my work and committed to excellence in everything I do. Being recognized as the #1 Mental Health Provider in Lake County is both an honor and a testament to the trust and support of this incredible community. I am profoundly grateful to the more than 3,000 voters who contributed to the 2024 Lake Country Family Fun Best Provider poll—your confidence reaffirms that I am exactly where I’m meant to be.

With purpose-filled dedication, I will continue to provide compassionate, high-quality care, serving as your trusted guide in mental wellness and resilience. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your journey.

01/15/2025

Chances are you've been there.

The moment that time stood still, the ground seemed to give way, the skeleton that normally held you up became a pile of unhinged bones, utter disbelief created total confusion, and breathing was no longer an automatic response, but some kind of faint memory of a thing humans are supposed to do.

The world as you knew it was no longer. P**f. Gone. Changed. Forever.

I wish for you not to have a story, but if you do, my heart extends to you (and those who have lost everything in California) because I too know what’s like to peel yourself off the floor.

Stories.

That story of the dreaded phone call from my brother that would alter the course of my entire family's life or the one where I held my bestfriend as she crumpled upon hearing that the love of her life and father of her children was killed, and the too many times I've heard my dearest bestest friends say "I have cancer"…again, last night.

What now? Where do we go from here?

Stories are meant to have a beginning, a middle, and an end. But all to often we can get stuck at the start, and somehow what happened at the beginning weaves itself into the rest of the story leaving a sticky residue.

This is what we call unresolved trauma. Similar to the washing machine that breaks mid-cycle leaving you with drenched dirty clothes, emotions get stuck in a stress cycle that doesn't reach completion.

Are you feeling stuck in a story? The difficult circumstance may be ongoing - let's be honest, some stories are long and tragic, but every story has change. What stage of the change are you in?

Refuse to get stuck.

Swipe for helpful practices 👉🏼

Rooting for you...and me, and all who find themselves trying to remember how to breathe. May we have the strength, wisdom, and courage to live through the story, unstuck.

01/08/2025

Please VOTE for 5Peaks in Lake Country Family Fun’s Best of 2024 Providers!

Last year 5Peaks was voted as the #1 Mental Health Provider in Lake Country and I would be so grateful for your vote again to keep quality care at the top.

Voting is quick and easy, but makes a world of difference for your local providers who value your trust and praise! Visit lakecountryfamilyfun’s website link (below) and scroll to Mental Health Provider (between Orthodontist and Chiropractor). Simply type in my name (Jennifer Van Rossum) to make your selection.

While you are there please also vote for your other favorite healthcare providers! As small business owners we thrive on your support.

Thank you for entrusting me with your well-being.

Thank you for showing up and putting effort into living courageously and compassionately, for yourself and for others.

Thank you for your dedication to flourishing.

You matter!

https://lakecountryfamilyfun.com/vote-for-your-favorite-lake-country-area-family-practitioners-and-doctors/

01/07/2025

It’s that time of the year again! 5Peaks was honored to be voted last year’s Best Mental Health Provider for Lake Country Family Fun’s community poll. Let’s keep quality care at the top! I would be honored to have your vote at the link provided and while you are there please vote for your other favorite providers! Thank you!

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