Whitney is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Illinois and National Certified Counselor (NCC) who approaches therapeutic work, including occupational wellness, from a holistic lens that is both systemic and trauma-informed. Her expertise is deeply informed by her work with individuals in demanding job fields. Whitney is dedicated to helping individuals navigate the complexities of burnout, moral injury, and systemic stress by empowering them to manage self-blame by recognizing how work environments impact emotional well-being. Her approach focuses on the mind-body connection, moving beyond traditional "resilience" to help those she works with regulate their nervous systems and reclaim their sense-of-self within their careers. By validating the human response to overwhelming professional pressure, Whitney hopes to help others view themselves with compassion and find an occupational path that is sustainable and honors the human experience.
In today’s world, many of us regularly encounter individuals, ourselves included, who feel completely exhausted and deeply discouraged due to the belief that they are "failing" because they cannot keep up with the relentless demands of their jobs. Witnessing so many people internalize the stress of a high-pressure environment as a personal flaw can feel heartbreaking. This internalization creates the challenge of assisting them in separating their own struggles from those of working in a system that does not support their needs. This training is designed to offer a more compassionate, holistic lens on burnout—one that moves away from simply building "resilience" and instead looks at how work environments can truly impact the human spirit. Whether you are looking for a fresh perspective or a deeper dive into a more holistic approach, this space is for those who want to help others find relief from self-blame, process moral injury, and finally feel seen in the context of the world they are navigating every day.
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Seats are $10 for general admission. For any questions or accommodations you may need for this workshop, please contact us at training@sagetherapy.com. Learn more about our On-Demand workshops at sagetherapytraining.com.