Jen Schwytzer, LCSW

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Jen Schwytzer, LCSW LCSW | Speaker & Trainer | Mental Health Educator | Foster & Adoptive Parent

Just got back from a week off...First one in a while where I didn't workOnly opened my laptop once the entire week.Here’...
10/15/2026

Just got back from a week off...

First one in a while where I didn't work

Only opened my laptop once the entire week.

Here’s what I noticed.
..The work was still there when I got back...Nothing fell apart.

The thing I talk to people about

-burnout

-boundaries

-rest

I actually do it too.

If you’re the person everyone else goes to for support, you know exactly what I mean.

It can be hard.

And now I’m back in it.

Finalizing my fall speaking dates, with slots still open for next year

If you’re building out a 2027 calendar, now’s a good time to talk.

New on the blog this week.If you've ever sat across from a burned-out employee and frozen — not sure what to say that wo...
10/12/2026

New on the blog this week.

If you've ever sat across from a burned-out employee and frozen — not sure what to say that wouldn't make it worse - this one's for you.

Link below ⬇

10/02/2026

See ya later.
Office is closed!

A sound bath. An anti-gravity chair. A salt cave.This weekend was pure relaxation. And somewhere in it, I caught myself ...
09/30/2026

A sound bath. An anti-gravity chair. A salt cave.

This weekend was pure relaxation.
And somewhere in it, I caught myself thinking about a question I've heard before:
"We gave everyone a meditation app and a yoga class - why is everyone still burned out?"

Perks like this aren't bad.
Some are genuinely wonderful.
But a perk gets added on top of the way things already run.

It's a better umbrella when what you actually need is a new roof.

I spent the other half of that weekend with Beth Pacheco, planning our next 12 months of events at Livingston County Therapy Collective.
Calendar starts in December so stay tuned.

Here's to a little less umbrella and a little more roof repair this week.

My favorite thing someone can say to me after a training?"I actually used what you taught us. Twice this month."Not "gre...
09/30/2026

My favorite thing someone can say to me after a training?
"I actually used what you taught us. Twice this month."

Not "great talk."
Not "so inspiring."

They used it.

That's the whole goal now.
Not a good hour.
Something you actually reach for later.

What's the last thing from a training you're still using?

09/29/2026

BYOB = Bring Your Basket 🧺

Excited to partner with magicheldhere and nat.iv.e_wellness and invite you to step into the warmth of the Wadsworth Homestead for an afternoon retreat of gathering local LivCo goods, meeting makers, and learning how to support yourself during the seasonal shift.

As you wander the Wadsworth Homestead you will explore five vendor categories offering intentional and interactive experiences - get your tickets here!

https://www.magicheldhere.com/event-info/a-mindful-market-for-the-seasonal-shift

09/29/2026

BYOB = Bring Your Basket 🧺

Excited to partner with Magic Held Here and Native Wellness + Aesthetics | Amy Hayes, FNP-C and invite you to step into the warmth of the Wadsworth Homestead for an afternoon retreat of gathering local LivCo goods, meeting makers, and learning how to support yourself during the seasonal shift.

As you wander the Wadsworth Homestead you will explore five vendor categories offering intentional and interactive experiences - get your tickets here!

https://www.magicheldhere.com/event-info/a-mindful-market-for-the-seasonal-shift

Applause is easy. Behavior change isn't.I'm not looking for "did they clap," at any of my wellness talks or workshopsI w...
09/28/2026

Applause is easy. Behavior change isn't.

I'm not looking for "did they clap," at any of my wellness talks or workshops
I want to know "will they still be using this in six months?"

Most motivational talks fade out by the next Monday.

This week's blog breaks down why
And what actually makes a workplace wellness keynote stick instead of just landing well for an afternoon.

Link in bio if you're booking speakers for next year
(or just tired of the same recycled "prioritize self-care" advice).

🛖 or ☂️Every time I'm out on the boat with friends We get rained on. Every single time. They've started asking if I'm th...
09/23/2026

🛖 or ☂️

Every time I'm out on the boat with friends
We get rained on.
Every single time.

They've started asking if I'm the one bringing the rain with me.

At some point you stop reaching for a better umbrella and start wondering if you just need to be somewhere with a roof.

Same thing happens with workplace wellness.
A new perk rolls out.
Everyone's optimistic.

Three months later, the same burnout is still there.

Here's how to tell the difference before you spend the budget:
--Does it change how work gets done, or just sit on top of it?
A meditation app doesn't touch workload. A revised handoff process does.
--Would people still want it if the real stressors were gone?
If not, it's covering for something bigger.
--Who owns fixing the root cause and does this initiative even touch their role?
If leadership, workload, or communication norms aren't part of the plan, you're renovating the wrong thing.

Nice perks are still worth having.
Just know which repair you're actually making.

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