Therapy for Journalists
Weaving Rhythms is proud to offer therapy for journalists, in Washington and Colorado, recover from burnout, anxiety, or trauma from covering stressful events and conflicts.
Being a journalist is a wild ride, and an important job! It can be hard to feel understood. Sometimes we may experience strain and conflict in our relationships due to the toll of being in the field.
Reporting on events that bring you up close and personal to people going through trauma, covering dangerous situations in protest or war, or constantly having to be “on”, takes it toll - the effects of which can compromise your relationships and even your safety in the field.
It is common to feel physiological symptoms such as a racing heart, shortness of breath, muscle tension, headaches, sweaty palms, tunnel vision (intense focus), numbness, loss of appetite, increased appetite, or gastrointestinal issues before, during, or after an assignment. This is just your body communicating a need for safety.
If you have a career in journalism and are experiencing burnout, hopelessness, anxiety, or stress, you are not alone!
If you have a career in journalism, It’s possible to find yourself struggling with
Dread going out on assignments
Feeling constantly exhausted
Questioning career choices
Feeling detached, unmotivated, or emotionally numb
Feeling irritable, anxious, or overwhelmed
Experiencing headaches, muscle tension, or pain
Feeling isolated, like no one understands what you do
Experiencing conflict or distance in your relationships
Anger at witnessing the consequences of decisions by people in power
Facing harassment and sexism online or in the workplace
Feeling scared to say “no” to an assignment
Why is Mental Health Important for Journalists?
Your safety is important, and supporting your mental health is fundamental in keeping you safe in the field while increasing relationship connections, building resiliency, and connecting you to your authentic self in a wild, chaotic world.
Imagine being able to feel differently when…
You have permission to talk about the impacts of your career without consequence
You stop bringing home the stress of the job, helping you foster connected and fulfilling relationships
You can care for yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally, while out on assignment
You are able to recover and rest post-assignment
Find joy, alignment, and purpose in what you do
Can say “no” with support
You can feel balance in your life with family, friends, and rest
You know how to prepare for, and mitigate challenges on assignment
You trust yourself to provide ethical and compassionate storytelling
If you are ready feel differently, find peace in your relationships, and stay safe on assignments, reach out for a free, 2o minute consultation. No pressure, just information - I look forward to connecting with you!
Here at Weaving Rhythms, you will find a place that supports a sense of normalcy
How our work together can help
Our work together will be collaborative, as you are the expert in your life. We will deconstruct unhelpful narratives such as physical symptoms, thoughts, or feelings that are interrupting how you want to feel as a Journalist and as a Human. Using a unique blend of narrative therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) and nervous system work, you will learn the skills needed to regulate your body before, during, and after an assignment, while fostering understanding of what you need, how to advocate for those needs, and construct a secure sense of self.
We will get to know the stories of the various parts of you (the anxious part, the burned out part, the curious part, the compassionate part etc). As we get to know the stories of your parts, we will gain more insight of what your body and mind need and how to mobilize your ability to meet those needs. Creating a space for your stories to be heard offers room for the story you want for yourself to develop.
I am engaged with you and will not be a therapist who sits back and nods. However, I will make space for your story to be heard. Often our stories get undercut or buried by dominant expectations about how we “should be”. When we can share our story - we can begin to heal.
I may recommend adjunct treatment that can support your body and mind such as acupuncture, cranial sacral work, or sound bowl therapy.
If you are ready to rewrite your narrative, reach out for a free, 20 minute consultation to learn how we can work together.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Hi! I’m Elizabeth (she/her) and I am honored to help journalists recover from burnout and stress. With a background in journalism, I understand how conflicting it can be to witness events that cut deep due to the emotional impact they bring. The events in today’s climate highlight that impact even more. Whether it’s covering ICE, political rallies, school shootings, war, or protests, the value systems that you align with might be at odds with what is going on. This can multiply the impact covering these events has. Even decisions made by others about your work that compromise the vision and values you are trying to communicate, can impact mental health. You deserve a sacred place to talk about these impacts, and explore ways to support your body and mind in feeling safe.