Most SLPs have bounced around from job to job, trying new locations, new settings and sometimes even new career paths. As SLPs we are prone to being overworked, overwhelmed and underpaid. There never seems to be enough tie in the day to get everything done, as efficiently as it is expected to be done. It can feel like it is absolutely taking everything you have just to make it through one more work day. But, despite how frequently this occurs, it doesn’t have to be this way.

I work with SLPs who are feeling overworked, overwhelmed and stressed out. I help my clients more balance in their lives by identifying the sources of their stress and helping them create ways to manage it more efficiently. For most clients, they feel like time is out of their control and there are too many things to do. No matter what they have tried, they can’t seem to get control over their daily schedule and tasks, nevermind be an effective therapist. Together, we find ways to “create” more time in the day, work more effectively and efficiently and bring balance back into their lives. This is done through a combination of coaching techniques, mindfulness and Positive Psychology.

Chances are, you can relate to these feelings. There are things you want to change, but can’t, and it seems unbearable at times. Together, I’ll help you find passion in your work again and give you tools to relieve some of the pressure that comes with being a kick-butt SLP. This is the core focus of the Balanced SLP Program.

You might be living out of balance if:

• You’re sick of waking up everyday, dreading going to work.
• You’re constantly feeling under pressure and out of time. There is too much paperwork, your caseload is out of control and productivity standards are impossible. 
• You’re tired of always feeling like you aren’t enough – as an SLP, an employee, a friend, a wife, a mom, a human.
• You’re scared that if you don’t find balance now, you’ll never feel truly happy and satisfied in your life.
• You’re over trying to strive for perfection, but feel like a failure instead.
• You’re absolutely finished with putting everyone and everything before you, until you are absolutely tapped out. You’re ready for balanced lifestyle that allows you to be the SLP you know you are deep down.
• You’re trying to keep going at work, but enough is enough already. Will you ever find that balance you need?
• When you feel like you are ready to throw in the towel once and for all, the thing that keeps you going is that dream of helping people live better, while living a pretty awesome life yourself.

I believe that the best way to find this balance is to learn how to really take care of yourself. The more you give and give to take care of everyone else around you, the emptier your cups becomes. In order to take care of others, you have to take care of yourself first, which means filling your cup. Once it is full, you can let it overflow into all areas of your life, making you a better SLP, without sacrificing your time, energy or self. Balanced living as an SLP shouldn’t be something you have to struggle with your entire career, it should be something that uplifts you from the moment you decide to  pursue this line of work.

When your life is in balance:

• You have a better handle on your work day, even when you can’t change the amount of paperwork, caseload or productivity standards.
• You can feel fulfilled with your career choice, or decide, without regrets, that it is time to move on.
• You get to enjoy your life before, during and after work.
• You work more effectively and efficiently, and with more ease, each day.
• You don’t have to feel stressed and overwhelmed about how you will make it through another work day.
• You still get to go enjoy the weekends, without feeling like the dread of your work week creeping in.
• You never have to feel like you are not enough.
• And you get to do this in the best way possible – living a balanced life while being a kick-butt SLP.

When you work with me, the only thing you have to do is decide that this type of living is worth the work.

After working through this myself, I was able to find more balance in my lifestyle and recognize when things were starting to get out of balance again. I now have the tools I need to recognize stress and overwhelm, and do something about it before it gets really out of balance. It doesn’t mean it is always easy or perfect, but I always have the hope that it will get better again. It allows me to maintain a bit of separation and balance between my work life and the rest of my life. I have also found that I am more likely to speak up at work and as for what I need, as well as let my managers know when I am overwhelmed or taking on too much, even when it seems scary.

These practices have completely changed my life and allowed my to finally live a balanced life as an SLP.

Want to find this balance in your own life?
Join the Balanced Living for the SLP program.
Start with a free 30 minute Clarity Call.

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I’m here to help you find your passion for your work and life again, without adding to your overwhelm or stress. It takes dedication and isn’t always easy, but that’s what I’m here for. I’m here to help guide you through some tools that will make bringing this balance back into your life even easier.
Together, we’ll make a plan for how you want your life to be, why it is important to you, and how to start letting it be a reality. We’ll look at what your work, family and lifestyle demands are and discover how to find balance within all those needs. We’ll find ways to bring more passion into your work again or how to transition out of your workplace. And we’ll dive into all the other factors that can throw you off balance, including family time, stress, finances, resources available, and more.
You deserve all of this. You are worthy of a better, balanced life.
As you make changes, I promise to be there to help you through it and support you each step of the way, without judgement or criticism. I’ll be there to help you find the strength you need to realize you are ready for this, that you can do this, and that there is nothing that can stop you – even when your boss gives you new clients or more extra “duties” at work.

I will help you:

• Discover the underlying causes of your stress and burn out (it’s not always the paperwork or caseload or productivity hours).
• Rewire your automatic thought patterns to help reduce stress levels and manage anxiety through the science of Positive Psychology and mindfulness
• Work more effectively and efficiently, no matter how busy or demanding your schedule
• Set intentional, purposeful goals that will propel you forward in your life, while evolving with you
• Discover what might be stealing time from our day, so you have more time each day
• Break through the limitations surrounding your needs and desires through self-care
• Manage and lessen the things that cause stress, while getting to the root of them
• Design your day to bring you balance in work, life and time for you

What’s in it for you:
Weekly 60-minute private coaching session via phone or Skype or Messenger.

Private FB Group for added support
Weekly “takeaways” to keep you motivated and create more changes throughout our time together.
Recap at the start of each session revisit any questions and see how your “takeaways went”.
Unlimited email support (and texts!) between sessions, because sometimes, you’ll have questions and need and answer before the next session.
Resources via books, articles, videos, and more throughout your session.
Guidance and coaching from a fellow SLP who has been through burn out and found passion for her career again.

Invest in You: The Balanced SLP

Client packages are available in a variety of time lengths, depending on how stressed, burn out and overwhelmed you are feeling. Each session runs 55-60 minutes and is personal and private. Although, if you have a group of SLPs at your facility that wish to get some coaching together, we can work together as well (prices and packages will vary, email for more information).

Balanced Living for the SLP Packages:

Quick Refresh: Single Session

• If you are starting to feel overwhelmed or perhaps are brand new and a little lost, this session is perfect to help you set some goals and learn some tools to use as you move forward.

Simply Stressed: 5 sessions

• This package is for those who are feeling stressed regularly or who want to learn how to manage it before it gets worse.
• In these sessions you will identify the sources of your stress as well as gain some tools to help manage them better and more sustainably.

Chronically Stressed: 10 sessions

• This is perfect is you are feeling like you might be burnt out and stress has become chronic for you. If you are starting to feel the stress affect your work and home life, this will give you time to really dig deep.
• In these sessions we will work with your specific stressors, as well as make an action plan. With 10 sessions you will have time to really start working on your goals, while still getting support and guidance as you put them into action.

Burn Out and Beyond: 20 sessions

• If you are feeling burnt out, questioning the your career choice and feel like quitting is the only option, but isn;t really an option at all, this is for you.
• I’ll help you get unstuck, by finding the sources of your chronic stress, as well as finding ways to manage it that work for you and your schedule demands. Together we will set goals for your future that evolve with you, so you can figure out where your career (and life) are heading. We will also help train your brain to shift out of the negative, anxiety-ridden state, to a more balance, positive mindset.

Here’s exactly how to get started:

• Fill out the contact form below to schedule your free Clarity Call
• Let me know what you are looking for and why you are interested in working together.
• If you have a specific day and time that you prefer, let me know. I’ll do my best to make it work.
• I’ll email you back with some times and dates we can work together.

This is for you if…
You are ready to put in the time and energy it takes to make changes that create more balance in your life, while allowing you to grow passion for your career again (or leave it completely), throughout your lifetime
You are ready to commit to looking at all aspects of your lifestyle, not just your work stress, to create more balance and space each day
You are willing to drop your previous beliefs and notions regarding how your life “should” be and how your job “needs” to be
You are willing to accept that while it might be what you need to do, it will take some work and it will probably be difficult, raw and uncomfortable at times
You are an SLP who knows she (or he) could kick-ass at it, and all areas of life, if they could just find more balance.
But, this is not for you if…

You don’t believe in coaching or are looking for a therapist
You are looking for a quick fix in your career
You want a one-size-fits-all plan for your job burn out, without giving any input or effort
You don’t believe that other things can factor into your stress beyond your job
You want to run the show and pick apart the advice, based on what you think you want or need to do
You already have excuses for why this won’t work for you
You aren’t willing to put in the work, especially when things get hard

If you feel this way, it is ok, and this might not be for you. It doesn’t mean you are stuck or we won’t ever work together. Read a few blog posts, find what works for you and take care of yourself the way that works for you.

After reading this, are you feeling like this is exactly what  you’ve been needing?

Good. Let’s make sure this is what you are looking for (and help you get clear on your goals while we’re at it).
Book your complimentary 30 minute session below.
Together we’ll answer your questions and discover if this really is the right fit for you.

If you still have some hesitations or want  to know a little more,
email me at jessi@thehouseofhealthy.com with subject: Initial Consultation Inquiry

Be the kick-butt, Balanced SLP you were meant to be.