Jen is a licensed counselor in several states, a certified trauma professional, a functional medicine practitioner in training, and a newly minted NPE Coach. She has an acronym soup list of licenses and training credentials (LCPC, LPCC, LPC-MHSP, CCTP, SEP, blah blah blah)... that really just mean she’s passionate about being a therapist. REALLY passionate! A self described “rabidly passionate” Trauma Therapist. Her heart holds a special place for people who buck the system, and she adores supporting rebel rousers, non-conformists, family scapegoats, and black sheep. Her own traumatized childhood and family system has afforded her a great reverence for anyone brave enough to step outside The Matrix, deprogram from family and societal conditioning, and become a cycle breaker of transgenerational trauma. She believes in the power of making meaning from suffering and that all people can experience post traumatic growth and rediscover their birthright of self authority and personal power. She loves a good challenge and works with lots of clients who are fed up with the broken medical-industrial complex system. Many of her clients have been iatrogenically injured, abused by the system that hurt them, and then gaslit by doctors and psychologists. Her framework of care is holistic and integrative. She has an affinity for all things “outside the box” and incorporates somatics and energy psychology into her work. She sees herself as a survivor of the human experience (just like her beloved clients) and in 2020 discovered that she is an NPE. Prior to 2020 she was exploring the country, living the van life lifestyle, and working remotely. After her NPE discovery she moved home to Chicago, so she could spend some time getting to know her newfound family. In 2021 she moved to the Red Rocks of Sedona where she could focus on her own NPE discovery healing. She emerged from that work in 2022 refreshed and ready to help other NPEs. She has now settled down in rural Tennessee where she runs a humble private practice, focuses on good old fashioned one-to-one psychotherapy, does some bee-keeping, and enjoys a peaceful and quiet life in the country.

Jen Scully will lead this session delving into the complexities of disenfranchised grief. This workshop proposal aims to shed light on a type of mourning often overlooked or invalidated by society. It seeks to raise awareness about the nuanced nature of disenfranchised grief, examining its profound impact on individuals and the barriers imposed by societal stigma and taboo. Attendees will be equipped with practical strategies to navigate disenfranchised grief, encompassing effective communication techniques, self-care practices, and avenues for advocating social change. Through a blend of interactive presentations, group discussions, and experiential activities, attendees will deepen their comprehension of disenfranchised grief and be empowered to foster more empathetic and inclusive communities. The goal is to cultivate spaces where all forms of grief are acknowledged, honored, and supported.