Jessica Jackson Counseling

05/04/2026

02/28/2026

Grief isn’t just about death. It can be a breakup, a diagnosis, a friendship shift, a job change, a move, or the state of the world. The Mourning Den is a free, online gathering for grief of any kind. We meet monthly to slow down, breathe, and remember we don’t have to carry it alone.

Next gathering is 3/17

Register here:
https://tinyurl.com/5aev9xsv

01/07/2026

This Saturday!

Register here:
https://www.thehealingcollectivellc.com/class-calendar

11/20/2025

DID YOU KNOW?
Trauma doesn’t just shape how we feel — it can reshape how our brain works, how our body responds, and how we interpret safety, connection, and stress. These shifts aren’t flaws or failures. They’re adaptations our nervous system made to help us survive.

In this new graphic series, I’m sharing accessible, trauma-informed education about four key brain areas that are impacted by trauma:

🧠 The Amygdala — may become overprotective and scan for danger even when we’re safe
🕰️ The Hippocampus — may struggle to separate past from present, leading to flashbacks or intense emotional memories
🌊 The Insula — may amplify or mute body sensations, contributing to overwhelm or dissociation
💬 The Anterior Cingulate Cortex — may have difficulty reading safety cues, even in supportive environments

These changes can influence how we relate, how we cope, and how we make sense of the world.
But here’s the hopeful part:

✨ Neuroplasticity means healing is possible.
Our brains are “stretchy,” adaptive, and capable of rewiring toward safety, connection, and self-trust. Through somatic practices, community care, grounding rituals, and culturally rooted healing, the nervous system can begin to reorganize in restorative ways.

If you or someone you love has ever wondered “Why do I react this way?” or “Why is it so hard to feel safe?” — these slides may offer language, validation, and a path forward.

Feel free to share, save, or send to someone who may be navigating their own healing.
Your body and brain hold wisdom — and they also hold the capacity to heal.

11/05/2025

The world feels tender right now — and our bodies feel it too.

Embodiment: A Journal for Seasonal Shifts & Emotional Presence is a free, gentle guide designed to help you slow down, reflect, and honor what your body and emotions are holding through the changing seasons.

Created with care by Jessica Jackson, LCPC, ASDCS, a somatic and trauma-informed therapist, this journal invites you to pause — to breathe, write, and reconnect with your natural rhythm.

🌱 No printer? No problem.
You can use any notebook, digital document, or notes app to respond to the prompts and reflections inside the guide. Consider reusing paper, journaling digitally, or typing responses to make this practice accessible and eco-friendly.

💛 Download your free copy:
👉🏿 www.JessicaJacksonCounseling.com/embodimentjournal

Please share this free resource with someone who might need a soft space to land this season.
Because we all deserve tools that remind us — we can rest, reflect, and return home to ourselves.

10/21/2025

Are you a Soft Launcher or a Hard Launcher? Host Jessica and guest Jae unpack the world of relationship reveals, discussing trust, boundaries, and navigating the fine line between privacy and openness.

📈🔐 Tune in to “Emboldened with Jessica” for a candid conversation.

10/17/2025

*Next Tuesday 10/21/25*

The Mourning Den
A free, online, hour-long grief gathering

Every 3rd Tuesday of the month

This is a space for all forms of loss or transition, past, present, or anticipated. Whether you’re grieving a person, a breakup, a job, a pet, an identity shift, or even larger collective grief like climate change or oppression, you are welcome here.

FAQs:
What do I need?
Just an hour with as few distractions as possible, and anything that helps you feel comfortable.

Do I have to share?
Nope. Sharing is optional, whether by voice, chat, or using prompts. Participate as much or as little as feels right.

Camera required?
Only briefly when joining (to ensure you’re not a bot). After that, totally optional.
What are somatic practices?
Gentle, body-centered tools like tapping, movement, breathwork, pressing, and stretching to help you ground.

What if I’m late?
Come when you can! If no one has joined by 15 minutes past start time, the gathering will be canceled.

How do I join?
Reserve your free ticket using this link https://tinyurl.com/46x28ppe
Your confirmation page will include the Zoom link.

Minimum participants?
As long as one other person is present and comfortable, the gathering continues.
Grief takes many shapes. You don’t have to carry it alone.

06/09/2025

Registration is required for all classes, and you can choose how much you want to pay with our tiered options:

Rebalancing $15
Fair $10
Supported $5

https://www.thehealingcollectivellc.com/class-calendar

06/01/2025

✨ NEW EPISODE: ‘A Soft Summer: Rest, Heal &
Choose Presence’ is live! ✨

You don’t have to earn your rest.
You don’t have to justify your joy.
You don’t have to wait until burnout hits to slow down.

This week on Emboldened with Jessica, we’re talking about living a soft summer—with nervous system care, saying no without guilt, and allowing rest as a healing balm. 💆🏽‍♀️

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts
📲 Follow us

Let this be your gentle permission slip to slow down. 🌷

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/emboldened-with-jessica/id1688387794?i=1000709846817

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1JY9M3OVqppqxISSOiKIvr?si=hUANWxXfQdKdF1NNZecZqA

Podcast Episode · Emboldened with Jessica · 05/26/2025 · 24m

01/21/2025

A free gathering for those grieving using breathwork, sharing, and somatic practices. Join us to find comfort, healing, and community.