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1/18/2020 0 Comments

january 2020

as a highly sensitive person, an hsp, i feel it when there is so much going on in the world. we can feel scattered and depleted. we have these superpowers: the ability to notice and process information on a deep level, we catch details that others often miss, we are creative, we are conscientious, we are intuitive and very empathic.

we are necessary for the survival of the species.

but these super powers have a cost. our kryptonite? busyness, over-work, too much going on, over-whelm and over-load, and noisy environments.

in this tedx talk, caroline ferguson demonstrates the power of the sensitive trait and how self-care is a must.
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8/3/2019 0 Comments

august 2019

meditations for the heart: a new offering!

this mini retreat is for anyone who would like to take time for themselves and learn how to practice mindful self-compassion meditation.

join me and my amazing colleague, mary fish, for a few hours on a saturday at the shenandoah studio in the north end. there will be guided meditation, discussion, snacks, and reflection.

saturday september 7th 
1:00 to 4:00 pm
at the shenandoah studio in boise's north end
$65, snacks included

email me at jillian@jillianwinters.com to register.
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7/17/2019 0 Comments

july 2019

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advocacy

​slowly drop by drop
water will carve a canyon
gently shaping earth

so can we
word by chosen word
one action at a time
shape the policies, systems
the face of laws
​that hold and care for us all

to serve the rights of all living beings
be willing to go slow
persistent like water
and stay in the process
change is already happening

​jillian winters 7/17/2019

inspired by the hill day event during the annual american mental health counselors association conference in washington dc. we spoke with senators and staff at the capitol about the mental health access improvement act of 2019 (s. 286).
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5/11/2019 0 Comments

may 2019

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​5 life lessons from a broken leg


1. be still

2. it takes time to heal

3. nurture and value your support system

4. your body knows how to heal; let it

5. cultivate an appreciation for the small things
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2/23/2019 0 Comments

february 2019

new offering! 

they say to practice self-compassion is to treat yourself like you would treat a good friend.

are you interested in learning about mindfulness and self-compassion? please join me and my amazing colleague, mary fish, for a 4-week introduction to mindful self-sompassion.

wednesday evenings in March from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the beautiful shenandoah studio in the north end of boise.

only a curiosity about meditation and self-compassion is required.


research has found that people who practice self-compassion are more resilient, less reactive, and have a healthier self-concept.

this course is adapted from the work of drs. kristin neff and christopher germer and will include guided meditation, reflection, and discussion. all materials will be provided. 

for more information, please see the course flyer.

looking forward to being with you.
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"being human is not about being any one particular way; it is about being as life creates you--with your own particular strengths and weaknesses, gifts and challenges, quirks and oddities." ~ kristin neff
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12/28/2018 0 Comments

december 2018

sunrise in sen monorom, cambodia
"nothing is more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods before sunrise."
​~ george washington carver
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9/30/2018 0 Comments

september 2018

for many people, young adulthood is a time of possibility and a time to begin letting go of old beliefs that get in the way of living a meaningful, messy, and joyful life. 

this is an article i wrote to inspire discussion around what young adults want and need in counseling. oh and watch out because this article contains movie spoilers!

​read the article HERE
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6/9/2018 0 Comments

june 2018

self-compassion practices can be helpful when incorporated into therapy. this is an article i wrote to generate discussion around the use of self-compassion practice and when it may (or may not) have benefit.

read the article HERE.
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5/5/2018 0 Comments

may 2018

i am excited to announce a workshop that i am offering at the JUMP building in downtown boise, idaho. it is called the loving-kindness meditation for emotional health workshop. through guided meditation, we will explore ways of relating to our inner experience with empathy and kindness.

much gratitude to the JUMP building and staff and to the body of research produced by drs. kristin neff and chris germer.

self-compassion has been a vital part of my personal practice for the past five years and i look forward to sharing this medicine with others.

see you there. june 30th. 10:30 to 12:30.
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11/18/2017 0 Comments

november 2017

thoughts from teotihuacan, mexico...

i volunteered to lead a group that would create a center altar during dia de los muertos celebrations.

before beginning, we sat in a circle with our breath. i asked the group how to honor the flowers that were collaborating with us to make this altar.

an abundance of ideas emerged.

we included the whole plant as much as possible for a raw, natural look.

​this vibrant altar remained for several days and sparked conversation about humankind's return to balance with the natural world.
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