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Janel Wetzel Therapy

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Reflections on healing & growth

Honest, practical writing on trauma, relationships, parenting, and the everyday work of taking care of your mind.

LatestTrauma & Healing

Navigating Relationships With a Trauma History: How to Heal, Set Boundaries, and Trust Again

Sometimes behaviors that feel “charming” are actually red flags — and chaos can feel like home. Learning to slow down, listen to your body, and set boundaries is how we build safe, healthy relationships.

February 15, 2026·8 min read
Motherhood·8 min read

The Realities of Motherhood & Mental Health

Postpartum anxiety, burnout, guilt, identity shifts — the parts of motherhood we rarely talk about. A compassionate look from a therapist and mom of three.

Nov 20, 2025Read
Workshops·1 min read

Trauma 101 Workshop: Knowledge Is Power

Understand how trauma affects the brain, body, and nervous system — and walk away feeling more regulated, resilient, and empowered.

Nov 10, 2025Read
Parenting·4 min read

How to Talk to Kids About Violence and Tragedy

Age-appropriate, honest, and reassuring — five strategies for helping children feel safe and understood after frightening events, plus a quick reference guide by age.

Oct 5, 2025Read
Support Groups·3 min read

Survivors Empowerment Support Group: FAQs

Everything you might wonder about the four-week psychoeducational group for adult women survivors of childhood sexual abuse — answered with warmth and zero pressure.

Mar 1, 2025Read
Coping Skills·2 min read

Unlocking Wellness: The Power of Journaling for Mental Health

Journaling offers emotional expression, stress reduction, problem-solving, and self-reflection. Plus six self-love reflection questions to get you started.

Sep 12, 2024Read
Therapy 101·5 min read

The Therapy Breakdown: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started

What actually happens in a session, signs it might be time to reach out, and the questions to ask so you find the right therapist for you.

Jan 18, 2024Read
Support Groups·4 min read

Why Attend Support Groups for Childhood Trauma

Solidarity, community, knowledge, expression, and hope — five transformative reasons survivors find healing in the company of others who understand.

Aug 22, 2023Read
Attachment Theory·10 min read

You Might Actually Be Able to Blame Your Parents

How the attachment style you formed with your caregiver shapes the relationships you choose today — and the interventions that help you rewrite the pattern.

May 10, 2023Read
Coping Skills·9 min read

Grounding Tools for Managing Trauma Triggers

Practical, sensory grounding techniques to bring you back into your window of tolerance when triggers and overwhelming emotions arise.

Nov 15, 2022Read
Coping Skills·4 min read

How to Get Through the Holidays

The holidays aren’t always merry and bright. Real strategies — straight from clients — for protecting your boundaries and managing triggers through the season.

Nov 1, 2022Read
Coping Skills·5 min read

5 Tips to Fight Off the Winter Blues

When the days get short and the light gets scarce, these five therapist-approved strategies can help lift your mood through the colder months.

Jan 12, 2022Read
Coping Skills·1 min read

What Am I in Control Of?

When life feels uncertain, focusing on what’s actually within your control is a powerful anchor. A simple reframe for anxious times.

Jun 8, 2021Read
Coping Skills·4 min read

Zoom Fatigue Is Real — Here’s What Helps

Why back-to-back video calls leave you so drained, and small adjustments that ease the mental load of life on screen.

Sep 15, 2020Read
Coping Skills·1 min read

How to Stay Sane During Uncertain Times

Practical ways to protect your mental health and stay grounded when the world feels overwhelming and out of your hands.

Apr 2, 2020Read

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