A NO-BULLSHIT MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
FOR THOSE WHO SERVE
Are you ready to take control of your mental wellness?
Well then hot damn, I’m glad you’re here.
Around here we are dedicated to helping you build a system that keeps you strong and steady, despite the demands of the job.
Do any of these feel familiar?
I can’t relax. I either feel antsy and vigilant or I feel withdrawn and irritable.
I try so hard to be patient with the kids when I get home, but I keep losing my temper. I never wanted to act like this, I’m so ashamed.
I got into this work to help others and I used to love it, but I’ve lost that love. I am tired, frustrated, and I don’t feel like I make a difference.
I pick up overtime at work because the stress of the job is easier to manage than the stress at home.
My relationship isn’t great. We are a good team when it comes to getting things done, but I feel like we are just two ships passing. We don’t laugh or connect like we used to.
If one (or all) of those hit home, you’re in the right place.
HOW I HELP
Your career journey can be long and challenging.
Our goal is to give you the tools and support to navigate the twists and turns of the journey with endurance. There is a lot of talk about mental health - this program turns that talk into action.
PREPARE
Knowing the dangers of the journey and tools to remain safe is the first step. You wouldn’t go on a long hike without a map and a pack full of supplies.
In that same vein, this preparation program teaches you the tools and system that will keep you mentally strong.
REFUEL
No matter what level of athlete you are, it is essential to take breaks to refuel on a long journey.
My refueling programs are built to keep you on track by giving you a place to assess current sources of stress and update your resilience routine appropriately.
REPAIR
Injuries happen. And sometimes we need to step off of the trail and take care of the damage.
Whether it is a critical incident, the slow build of cumulative stress, or childhood experiences, the repair program is where we take time to treat the injuries and get you back on your way.
I know what it’s like to feel like a shell. Like a shadow of my former self.
I had once been capable, motivated, and fun - but I slowly became foggy and impatient. The way I was serving seemed honorable and important, but why did it also feel like it was changing me?
In the midst of it all, I also struggled to find any mental health support that truly understood the strain of the service and could help. So once I was out of the pit, I went back to grad school, learned everything I could about the stress of guardian work, and turned Stack of Stones into the resource that I wish I had.
Mental health services can be daunting. Who can you trust? Where do you start? How does therapy actually work - and will there be crying and hugging? I get it, and my mission is to make it easier. So we’ve taken thousands of hours of clinical work and research and turned it into a collection of resources that are straightforward and tailored to the specific needs of someone that does your job.
Thank you for the work you do, and please take good care of yourself.
— Shannon, Founder/Therapist, Stack of Stones
