Have you ever hoped to "do good" in the world? Chances are, you're an active (or aspiring) helping professional. That's awesome. The downside? Common experiences and mindsets among helping professionals* lead to burnout, compassion fatigue, and other issues. In short, we "lose the spark." 

Our vision is a world where helping professionals routinely "keep the spark," sustaining greater health, grounded confidence, and a growing community--across the street and around the world. 

*Helping professional = anyone caring for the physical, mental, or spiritual wellbeing of others, as in teachers, trainers, healthcare workers, clergy, first responders, military, volunteers, and others.  

You: an aspiring or practicing helping professional, including volunteers and interns, associate therapists, and any folks interested in exploring attachment and "bottom up" trait-change therapies with lasting results, such as Lifespan Integration, IFS, and EMDR. 

Me: I'm Teresa, founder and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, NCC, EMDR CIT, and Clinical Supervisor) in Portland, Oregon. I directly support mental health professionals through EMDR Consultation and Professional Counselor Associate supervision. We are growing this space to encourage and connect our broader community through trainings, content and products, all designed to make a big impact with very little time. Burnout sucks, and hope and healing should be possible for everyone, period. 

"Self-preservation... is an act of political warfare” - Audre Lorde. 

 I don't know about you, but I don't want to see one more human dropping out of a meaningful role due to burnout or related stress. If you support the physical, emotional, or spiritual wellbeing of others, here's your wake up call: your clients, family, friends, and community need you to be your best you. Moreover, you deserve to be your best you! As you explore this space, stay curious about taking one "next step" toward greater health, grounded confidence, and/or a growing community.

Maybe this is your year: you know, the one where you're not only committed to growing and  "finishing well," but also finishing "rested. " 

Are you with us? The task is simple but sincere: "Stay well. Do good." 

Wherever you're at in your journey, we're rooting for you. 

What is your next step, today?