Jean Manz LMFT Coaching and Counseling

06/05/2025

06/03/2025

We are asking all businesses and citizens to fly their flags at half mast to show our respect for Officer Ontiveros. Please fly at half mast until he is laid to rest.

Thank you, Mayor Cynthia Atencio

05/11/2025

“Behind every great kid is a mom who’s pretty sure she’s screwing it all up” - unknown

We may feel that way, but its the mom guilt talking. It can be felt by even the best. Let me be the one to tell you - you're doing a great job.

Lately, I am reflecting on how we show up as good mother at the different developmental stages of our kids. My kids are in their mid 20s and I actually find my tasks as mother Just as important as when they were younger. Trying to find the right balance of letting our kids develop their own autonomy, make their own choices and develop their own sense of identity without being intrusive yet while still supporting and mentoring is quite the mindfulness task.

It's helpful to gently remember that we want to Model mothering, and not fall into accidental martyrdom. There are no rewards or medals in parenting for neglecting yourself. Remember, witnessing constant self-sacrifice could set children up for future failure as healthy boundaries are inherently protective.

This mothers day I hope you all are surrounded with love and care, have some significant moments to breathe and connect, and remember you are doing an amazing job.

Happy Mother's Day ❤️

05/09/2025

I have been teaching an acupressure technique to manage stress for about the last 15 years, it’s called The Emotional Freedom Technique. It begins with identifying something you are stressed or distressed about (could be a thought, a memory, something you’re dealing with in the present, or even a physical sensation.) Then, you tap on a place on the hand called the karate chop point while making the statement “even if ... I deeply and completely accept myself.“ (see the video for clarity :)) It works by deeply connecting with our central nervous system to rebalance and process our experiences and emotions.

I’ve always know that there is something powerful in the paradoxical effect of accepting our situation. Dr. Amisha Jha writes about this in her new book titled “Peak mind: find your focus, on your attention, invest 12 minutes a day.“ On page 79, she gives an explanation for what is happening here. She states “trying to suppress something has a paradoxical effect: it keeps the content in your working memory longer,, because you have to actively remind yourself to keep suppressing. Many studies on mindfulness practice suggest that if you accept and allow instead of resist, stressful content will pass away“.

Well there you have it :)

The Cleveland Clinic
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/eft-tapping

Video Resource:
https://jeanmanz.com/resource/tapping/

05/02/2025

Hey, we have an exciting resource to share!
Dr. Laurie Santos of Yale University launched a FREE course today, May 1st, via Coursera. Introducing the Science of Well-Being for Teens; This beginner level course is evidence-based, flexible, and offered in 23 Languages. Dr. Santos covers some helpful tools like time management, navigating negative emotions, stress reduction and self-care techniques, and how to navigate academic pressures.
Again this resource is completely free, just visit the link below to register.
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https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being-for-teens

02/22/2025

Your relationship is something to make great!Life is short and now more than ever we need our trusted relationships to be safe sanctuary. Please consider joining us for the Better Together Couples Retreat, April 23-26. Registration will be closing March one, so now is the time to talk with your sweetheart about your priorities and consider this relaxing and transformative couples wellness getaway.  Never been on a retreat before? Well, neither had the couples who joined in on my last retreat. We will make you feel right at home.😃

We are excited to invite you to a relaxing and transformative couples retreat in the breathtaking beauty of Southern Colorado!

Why choose this couples retreat?
*Premarital counseling
*Deepen and revitalize a romantic relationship
*Alternative to traditional couples therapy
*Escape daily life and invest in your relationship
*Expert led session to deepen your connection

What to expect?
*A peaceful and scenic location for uninterrupted bonding
*Engaging workshops
*Relationship- strengthening exercises
* Guided sessions to build trust and communication
*Time for relaxation, reflection, and reconnection.

Call 970.385.4537 or visit www.jeanmanz.com for more information!

02/14/2025

An unexpected Valentines gift.... 10 years ago when I was working at Choices Counseling I had a client who came in on Valentines Day with heart shaped snickerdoodle cookies she had made with love and was giving to those she crossed paths with. It touched me in a way that I still don't quite understand, and so I've established this tradition myself. This morning I ran out of time and couldn't get the cookies made. My 23 yo son Josiah Manz is home preparing for a big adventure and offered to make them for me. I told him my story of how the tradition started and how I really wanted cookies by 11am to give to a particular client. When we ended session, guess what was at my door! My sweet son showed up for me.... Thank you to my dear son who has the softest heart I know and who gets how doing for others is what it's all about.

01/31/2025

Looking for a novel and memorable Valentine's Gift for your sweetheart?? I'm so excited to be offering another Better Together Couples Retreat at the amazing Blue Lake Ranch. Check out the photos, testimonials and lots of FAQ's at jeanmanz.com. Please don't hesitate to call me with any questions. Space is limited to 12 couples so book soon.

ATTENTION! ATTENTION! 🎤

Blue Lake Ranch and Ridgewood Event Center are hosting the Better Together Couples Retreat facilitated by Jean Manz on April 23-26, 2025!

Everyone should experience this retreat to grow as a couple as well as an individual. Last fall when we did this event we were AMAZED! Jean Manz made the group seem like a large family by the end of the retreat. Her patience and guidance with the couples was absolutely beautiful! When we would ask people how it was going they were glowing with self reflection and a deeper connection with their partner. This retreat is a one in a life time opportunity to have an expert work with you one on one in a beautiful setting, giving you the opportunity to dig deep in those uncomfortable conversations and remember the reasons you love one another!

Jean Manz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who has been guiding couples for over 20 years with heart, passion, skill, and integrity. Her husband of 34 years will be alongside as organizer, host and fellow traveler.

$1950 per couple! Contact us to book today!

09/03/2024

If you're a couple needing a pick-me-up, you're in LUCK! I have a few spots left for my upcoming couple's retreat. I would love for you to join! Lodging can only be guaranteed until September 10th, so act soon! Click on the link below for my newsletter and more information about this opportunity!
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04/30/2024

Almost Sold Out!! 🌟Couples Retreat Oct 18-20, 2024 .

We're thrilled to have 8 couples already on board for our October 18-20, 2024 Couples Retreat at the picturesque Blue Lake Ranch in Hesperus, CO. I was up there yesterday looking at the rooms and they are AMAZING with gorgeous views of the CO mountains. I have room for 2 more couples to join this commendable group in investing in their relationship. Here is a sneak peek into what awaits you at the retreat.

At the core of our program lies the belief that strong relationships are not just desired but essential for our well-being. However, in today's fast-paced world, we often lack the tools to nurture them effectively. Relationships, as we know, are a beautiful dance of harmony, discord, and reconciliation. Our aim during this retreat is to equip you with the skills and insights to navigate through these cycles with grace and understanding.

Here's what you can look forward to learning:

🔹 Understanding the concepts of secure functioning and relationship mindfulness.
🔹 Becoming experts on each other.
🔹 Identifying your unique couple style and patterns.
🔹 Mastering the art of conflict resolution based on scientific principles.
🔹 Exploring how early life experiences shape your relationship dynamics.
🔹 Cultivating joy and appreciation in your partnership.

Rest assured, each of these teachings is firmly rooted in the latest research and the wisdom of relationship experts like Stan Tatkin, Terry Real, Dan Seigle and the Gottman Institute.

Our goal for this weekend is simple yet profound: To provide you and your partner with a nurturing environment to relax, enjoy, learn, and grow together.
LODGING is guaranteed for our group until May 5 .
For more information and to register go jeanmanz.com or
Call or email Jean with inquiries: 505-716-7995 or jean@jeanmanz.com.