Online community of trauma therapists connecting and supporting each other in managing vicarious trauma

Building Resilience Against Vicarious Exposure:
A place where trauma therapists can thrive together!

ONLINE COMMUNITY. LIVE WORKSHOPS. THRIVING TRAUMA THERAPISTS.

 

✨ Why This Matters ✨

 

Trauma therapists are badasses, plain and simple! That said, Vicarious Trauma is a real part of our work.

We support our clients as they heal from the worst moments of their lives. It’s impossible for us to not be affected by that!

And when we don’t have the support we need to wring out our Vicarious Trauma sponge, us trauma therapists have a first class ticket to burnout.

That is why this matters!

  • That trauma therapists have access to supportive spaces

  • That we come together and say it’s ok to be affected by our work

  • That we grow and thrive alongside each other

And this is where The BRAVE Collective comes in!

Why our Members joined BRAVE:

  • “I decided to join BRAVE because I needed the support. I’m a super sensitive person and really didn’t want to burnout because I love being a trauma therapist! I just knew I really needed this community.”

    -Sarah S., LMFT and Private Practice Owner

  • “As a group practice owner, I knew I needed to find outside support and consultation and I was really looking for my own sense of community. Knowing that there is real-time support and dedicated consultation hours is so helpful! And the continued contact with everyone in BRAVE has been so special, knowing they’re always there means a lot.”

    -Lindsay B., LICSW and Group Practice Owner

  • “I joined BRAVE because knowing I would have support for myself as a trauma therapist was just so appealing. All along the way, Jenny has been so encouraging of me, even to the point of being the first person to call me a trauma therapist!”

    -Elly B., LPC and Private Practice Owner

  • “Having an outlet helps me to stay healthier myself. Getting support from others who can relate is part of what I have realized to be key in my personal health equation. It allows me to not burn out, to feel heard, and to have a safe place to discuss my own feelings.”

    -Andrea T., PhD and Academic Clinician

 What can happen when YOU join us?

Empowering community of trauma therapists working together to prevent burnout from vicarious trauma.

  • You have the support and skills you deserve to thrive in the work you love

  • You’re part of a community and transform this work into a source of strength and camaraderie

  • Setting boundaries becomes easy and asking for help or support is a sign of strength!

  • Vicarious resilience finally becomes your source of naturally renewing self-care

  • You’re part of a collective force of trauma therapists that holds you up

And get this - The BRAVE Trauma Therapist Collective is for you if -

  • You’re a licensed therapist

  • You’re a pre-licensed therapist

  • You’re in grad school to become a therapist

 

When you join for $9 a month, you get…

 

  • Live Video Calls with BRAVE: Access to at least 4 calls per month -

    • Content and Education Call (recorded)

    • 2x Monthly Consultation Calls

    • Guest Expert Trainings (recorded)

  • 24/7 Asynchronous Secure Consultation: Using the Signal App, know you have access to support and real conversations whenever you need it

  • The BRAVE Trauma Therapist Collective Online Community: Our private community on the HeartBeat app is the hub to join video calls, connect with fellow trauma therapists, and access all content.

  • The BRAVE Resource Library: Multimedia content, updated monthly, and available 24/7. The library helps you strengthen and enhance your resilient nature.

 
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In The BRAVE Collective, we prioritize equal and affordable access to the support you deserve as a trauma therapist

The BRAVE Collective at a Glance

Once inside the BRAVE Trauma Therapist Collective, you will experience what it’s like to transform Vicarious Trauma through my three-part framework:

  • Name It: Develop a regular practice to Name how VT shows up in your life, especially when it’s trying to sneak up on you

  • Tame It: Learn how to Tame vicarious trauma and prevent burnout using creative, flexible, and empowering techniques

  • Reframe It: Rediscover what it’s like to experience vicarious resilience and compassion satisfaction as you Reframe VT and transform in your practice

Each month, we focus on one core component of the framework in our exclusive content, discussions on our live calls, and points of connection in the community. As we move through the framework, there are countless opportunities to learn and grow together.

What our community is saying:

  • “Working with Jenny gave me the hope I needed to keep going and to realize I did not have to totally switch careers. It also taught me about my own self-care practices and awareness of my own needs/feelings, not just those of my clients.”

    -Alisha B. LCSW

  • “BRAVE as helped normalize my moments of burnout and fatigue, which has helped my get through what to do in those moments. This community has also given me tools to support my wellbeing in addition to supporting clients going through similar issues.”

    -Samuel M., LMFT

  • “BRAVE has given me something that is lacking as a private practice owner- consistency. Although I'm growing my practice and often have to choose a paying appointment over a BRAVE call, it is so grounding to see those calls on my calendar and know that I can always drop in.”

    -Sonia A., LPC

  • “Jenny was the best possible sounding board for questions both big and small. She offered a unique perspective that really allowed me to broaden my own thinking.”

    -Michael, V., Grad Student

  • “BRAVE is a wonderful and supportive community. I particularly appreciate the support received through the asynchronous consultation group chat in the Signal app. Jenny is kind, approachable, and human.”

    -Emily P, LLP and Brainspotting Consultant

The support you’ve been looking for to stay in the field you love is here.

Discover what the BRAVE Trauma Therapist Collective can do for you!

Hi, I’m Jenny, and I’m here to be BRAVE with you! 

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I have worked in trauma since 2005. I love this work, and can’t imagine myself doing anything else, but that doesn’t mean I’m immune to the effects of vicarious trauma and burnout. 

I’ll never forget the slow creep of vicarious trauma that overshadowed my first year as a fully licensed clinician. I was working my dream job at a Level 1 Trauma Center. The problem? I was alone, without anyone to talk to about my work. Of course I didn’t acknowledge the VT, but my then partner (now husband) sure did.

One day, I got an email from him with a link to a google search about “how to help my trauma therapist girlfriend deal with her work.”  WTF?!?! Let me tell you about the rage…and embarrassment…and regret…that I had let it get that bad.

I get how suddenly VT can rear its ugly head, stealing our energy and patience, tempting us to isolate and check out. I also know that healing is possible, especially when we are surrounded by a community of trauma therapists who truly get it. 

As a trauma therapist, I know most people don’t sign up for this work, which is fine! And, that’s why I started BRAVE - a place where trauma therapists can come together, support our collective health and well-being, and finally breathe again.

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Real results from real trauma therapists -

What could be possible if you took the leap?

“I love everything about The BRAVE Collective! The content and consultation calls has helped me to connect with others in the community. We have learned from each other and offer much needed support. I have also learned a lot from Jenny's content on managing vicarious trauma.”

-Trisha O., LPCC-S, LICDC

“Trauma work and the work of helping others can be draining, even when we love the work! Having an outlet helps me to stay healthier myself. Getting support from others who can relate is part of what I have realized to be key in my personal health equation. It allows me to not burn out, to feel heard, and to have a safe place to discuss my own feelings.”

-Andrea T. Ph.D.

You might be thinking… 

“How could an online community possibly help me with vicarious trauma?”

 
 

I must admit, I asked myself the same thing when I first started my journey to create a space that is uniquely for trauma therapists. I knew true healing for me really only happened when I could connect with colleagues to process what it’s like to do my work as a trauma therapist. But, would this support really be felt online? I am so proud to share that, yes, it can! 

The relationships that are fostered in the BRAVE Trauma Therapist Collective are like none other.

In this community, we are surrounded by other trauma therapists who truly get what it’s like to do trauma work day in and day out. Each and every member is committed to providing honest, supportive feedback without judgment or criticism. We are all here to build each other up, never to tear anyone down.

 Here’s How You Can Join Us

 
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Monthly Membership

$9/month

  • Invitation to our private online community

  • 4+ live (and recorded) education and consultation calls with Jenny and our community

  • Monthly guest expert trainings

  • 24/7 secure asynchronous consultation

  • Full access to the BRAVE Resource Library

Super flexible to join today!
Monthly payments of $9 USD

How can BRAVE support YOU?

  • “Therapy is already hard; add trauma to it and the chances of burning out inadvertently are sometimes unnoticeable until it’s too late. Anyone doing trauma work should have a team at their side. The years of experience that Jenny has had providing trauma work allows for not only support to keep going but someone to help you think outside the box.”

    — Hikari W., LCSW

  • “Jenny and The BRAVE Collective are invaluable assets and resources for any clinician working with trauma survivors. This program bridges the gap in resources and sense of community for trauma-focused clinicians and promotes clinician vitality so they can show up more effectively for themselves and their clients.”

    Shara G., PhD, LMHC-QS and EMDR-CIT

  • “Jenny is so knowledgeable about Vicarious Trauma and what to do when you're experiencing it. In just a few short months of working with her, I feel so well prepared in AND out of session as a trauma therapist. I feel more relaxed going into hard sessions because I know I'll be able to address the VT if/when it arises.”

    -Sarah S., LMFT

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Joining The BRAVE Collective may be a leap of faith for you - I admire your courage!

I welcome any and all questions you have, so please don’t hesitate to reach out!

  • This is a question I often hear from therapists. My response? Membership in The BRAVE Collective isn’t dependent on your degree, how long you’ve been in the field, or the type of trauma work you do. If you treat trauma in any capacity, this space is for you. The BRAVE Collective is a container to hold both the darkness and the light that comes with guiding our clients through their painful pasts, and it’s available to all therapists supporting clients through stress and trauma.

  • Nope! We welcome licensed therapists, pre-licensed therapists, and grad students working to become therapists!

  • Nope! BRAVE is open to trauma therapists world-wide! We have members from North America to Europe and even Australia!

  • This is such an important question to address - yes, in The BRAVE Collective, we will be talking about our experiences of vicarious trauma and about the things that have caused our VT. However, The Collective is NOT a place to just dump on your fellow members - it is a space where we take an open yet solution-focused approach to managing VT and preventing burnout. Also, I take my role as the facilitator very seriously and it is my job to protect our community so we can be vulnerable and courageous with each other in a protected space.

  • Yes! I’ll be available in our private community, on our Signal app consultation thread, and on our monthly calls. If you ever get stuck or have a question, please feel free to post a question in our community or bring it up on the call so I can help. This is also a great way to get support from other BRAVE members!

  • All content and guest expert video calls will be recorded so that you can catch the replay when you can’t attend. These videos are then available on demand in the BRAVE Resource Library when you want to go back for a refresher. You will have unlimited access to them for the duration of your membership. Consultation calls are not recorded to protect privacy.

  • I know you want to make sure you are making a smart investment before you join us in BRAVE. Although no refunds are provided for either tier of the membership, I want to make sure this will be the right fit for you so please don’t hesitate to reach out so we can discuss! And of course, you may cancel or pause your membership at any time, no questions asked.

  • YES! Please reach out via email at hello@braveproviders.com so we can talk about the needs of your group practice or non-profit and customize an offer for you and your clinicians.

Experience what it’s like to be seen, known, and supported in your work!

We are here to walk alongside you on your journey as a trauma therapist. BRAVE is a space that helps you reignite the passion that brought you to this work and the courage to carve your own path.

Come join us and experience what it’s like to Build Resilience Against Vicarious Exposure.

It’s time to join a community that understands what you deserve.