Self Care Continuum

Self Care Continuum Jeanne | Therapist+Coach
Based in L.A. I help ambitious, anxious women stop burn out & find joy again

If you’re still relying on skills you learned 10 years ago, you may be missing what today’s research is teaching us abou...
12/27/2025

If you’re still relying on skills you learned 10 years ago, you may be missing what today’s research is teaching us about the brain, trauma, attachment, and effective interventions.

Our field evolves for a reason. What we now know about neurobiology, cultural responsiveness, trauma-informed care, and evidence-based practice continues to grow and our clients deserve care that reflects that growth.

Continuing education isn’t just about meeting licensure requirements. It’s about:

- Staying aligned with progress in and new research
- Providing fresh, informed and effective care
- Expanding your clinical confidence and competence
- Honoring your journey of growth and expansion as a therapist

Being a therapist is also a commitment to lifelong learning and development.

As a therapist, when we push ourselves beyond capacity, we are at risk of getting burnt out and violating our own clinic...
12/26/2025

As a therapist, when we push ourselves beyond capacity, we are at risk of getting burnt out and violating our own clinical boundaries. Ignoring limits can lead to feelings of guilt, frustration, and feeling "off track" in our work.

Recognizing and respecting your own boundaries is essential for professional longevity, self-care and availability for your clients.

Many clients with trauma will have non-verbal ways of expressing "I don’t feel safe". Here are 3 subtle signs you might ...
12/25/2025

Many clients with trauma will have non-verbal ways of expressing "I don’t feel safe". Here are 3 subtle signs you might be missing in sessions:

1. They stay agreeable, even when something doesn’t feel right.

Trauma can teach people that keeping the peace is safer than speaking up. A quick "I’m fine" may actually mean "I don’t feel safe enough to disagree."

2. They intellectualize instead of feeling.

Clients may explain their experiences clearly, logically, and without emotion. This isn’t avoidance. It’s often a protective strategy that helps them survive overwhelming experiences.

3. They minimize their own needs or pain.

Statements like "Others had it worse" or "It’s not a big deal" can signal learned self-silencing rather than resilience.

Trauma doesn’t always show up as panic or tears. Sometimes, it shows up as compliance, disconnection, or self-erasure. Awareness is often the first intervention.

Want to get more done without burning out? Here are 3 simple steps to boost your productivity:1. Prioritize your tasks –...
12/19/2025

Want to get more done without burning out? Here are 3 simple steps to boost your productivity:

1. Prioritize your tasks – focus on what truly matters.

2. Break big projects into smaller, actionable steps.

3. Take intentional breaks – your brain needs rest to perform at its best.

Implement these today and watch your efficiency soar!

Not because you’ve done everything perfectly, but because you’ve survived everything imperfectly.You’ve carried, healed,...
12/18/2025

Not because you’ve done everything perfectly, but because you’ve survived everything imperfectly.

You’ve carried, healed, tried, changed, and grown. That alone makes you worthy of your own love.

Today, choose you, even for just 5 minutes.

Speak kindly to yourself. Rest guilt-free. Say no without apologizing. Do something that fills your cup.

Self-love isn’t selfish… it’s necessary.

Your body speaks a language your mind understands—if you slow down enough to hear it.In a world that praises busy, we’ve...
12/17/2025

Your body speaks a language your mind understands—if you slow down enough to hear it.

In a world that praises busy, we’ve forgotten the power of simply being present. We push past hunger, exhaustion, and tension until our bodies are forced to shout what we ignored in a whisper.

What if the headache isn’t an inconvenience, but a message?

What if the stomach flutter isn’t random, but a signal?

And what if the fatigue isn’t weakness, but wisdom talking?

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A balanced life doesn’t mean a perfect schedule. It means a peaceful soul.Sometimes we’re so busy doing it all that we f...
12/12/2025

A balanced life doesn’t mean a perfect schedule. It means a peaceful soul.

Sometimes we’re so busy doing it all that we forget to feel okay while doing it.

Here are 5 beautiful signs you’re living in balance:

1. You make room for rest without guilt
2. You nurture relationships, not just responsibilities
3. Your body feels cared for, not pushed to survive
4. Your mind is present, not always racing ahead
5. You honor your goals without losing yourself

Balance is personal. Balance is gentle. Balance is powerful.

Your self-treatment sets the standard.Every boundary you honor, every word you say to yourself, every act of care you gi...
12/11/2025

Your self-treatment sets the standard.

Every boundary you honor, every word you say to yourself, every act of care you give yourself — that’s the permission slip you’re handing to the world.

If you want respect, speak it to your soul first.

If you want love, show it to yourself in the small moments.

If you want better, believe you’re worthy of it before you ask for it.

Start giving the world something worth mirroring.

In a world that never slows down, grounding yourself can feel impossible — until you learn to come back through your sen...
12/10/2025

In a world that never slows down, grounding yourself can feel impossible — until you learn to come back through your senses.

Read our blog post that explores how mindfulness through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell can help quiet mental noise and calm emotional overwhelm in real time. No long meditation required. Just simple, practical ways to reconnect with now — anytime, anywhere.

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Confidence isn’t something you’re born with; it’s something you practice.If you’re ready to stand a little taller, speak...
12/05/2025

Confidence isn’t something you’re born with; it’s something you practice.

If you’re ready to stand a little taller, speak a little braver, and trust yourself a little more, these 3 techniques can help you build that inner confidence one small step at a time.

1. Reframe your self-talk — challenge the inner critic and speak to yourself like someone you believe in.

2. Do one bold thing daily — tiny courageous actions train your brain to grow stronger.

3. Celebrate micro-wins — confidence grows when you notice your progress, no matter how small.

You’re capable. You’re growing. And you’re becoming someone unstoppable.

Your story isn’t finished yet.Every day you are becoming someone stronger, wiser, and braver than the day before. Let go...
12/04/2025

Your story isn’t finished yet.

Every day you are becoming someone stronger, wiser, and braver than the day before. Let go of the beliefs that try to box you in. Those old thoughts were written for an older version of you.

You are evolving, unfolding, upgrading.

And the most beautiful, powerful part of your journey?

Your best is still ahead.

Believe it. Step into it. Become it.

When your thoughts feel too loud, too heavy, or just plain exhausting, mindfulness therapy reminds you that you don’t ha...
12/03/2025

When your thoughts feel too loud, too heavy, or just plain exhausting, mindfulness therapy reminds you that you don’t have to fight the storm to find peace.

It helps you slow down the spiral, soften the tension in your body, and create space from the voice of anxiety, depression, and negative self-talk. Not by forcing positivity, but by gently guiding you back to the here and now where calm begins.

If you want to learn practical techniques used by therapists to:
- re-center your mind
- calm your nervous system
- quiet unkind inner dialogue
- and ease emotional overwhelm

…this blog post is for you.

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