Create your personalized holiday survival plan.

Choose any module or mix and match—stress, family dynamics, self-care, or grief. Start with what you need and adjust as you go. No pressure, just practical support.

Stress Reduction: Stop the Holiday Madness

Let’s face it: the holidays are stress on steroids. But they don’t have to be.

Why You Need This
:

  • Because surviving the holidays shouldn’t mean stressing yourself into exhaustion.
  • What You’ll Get:
    • Master Your Reactions: Spot the stress before it hits so you can handle it like a boss.
    • Take Back Control: You’ll learn how to say “no” like you mean it—and own your time.
    • Holiday Zen: Create an action plan for your holiday traditions.
Family Dynamics: Boundaries Over Breakdown

Family gatherings can feel like a warzone. I’ll help you manage the chaos without losing your cool.

Why You Need This
:

  • Because you shouldn’t have to feel like you need an escape plan every time the family gets together.

     

  • What You’ll Get:
    • Drama Shield: Handle family chaos like a pro. Stay calm when everyone else is melting down.
    • Boundaries That Stick: Set real boundaries and actually enforce them—guilt-free.
    • No More Stress Drinking: Walk into family gatherings without needing to escape or chug wine.
Self-Care: Because You Deserve More Than Survival Mode

If “self-care” has become hiding in the bathroom for 5 minutes of peace, we need to talk.

Why You Need This
:

  • Because running on empty helps no one.
  • What You’ll Get:
    • Real Self-Care: Forget bath bombs. We’ll build a routine that actually recharges you.
    • Put YOU First: Learn to prioritize yourself without feeling guilty.
    • Recharge for 2025: Get through the holidays energized and ready for the new year.
Grief: Handling the Holidays When They Hurt

If you’re dealing with loss, the holidays are rough. I won’t sugarcoat it.

Why You Need This
:

  • Because grief doesn’t magically disappear just because it’s the holidays.
  • What You’ll Get:
    • Permission to Grieve: No more pretending everything’s fine. Let’s honor your feelings.
    • Navigate the Holidays with Care: I’ll guide you through handling grief while managing your energy.
    • Tips for navigating grief during the holidays: Learn how to make space for your feelings while still getting through the season.
How It Works:

Choose Your Battle: Stress? Family Drama? Self-Care? Grief?

You pick what you need to tackle, and we get to work.

Straightforward Solutions: I’ll give you proven strategies that cut through the noise, so you stop losing your mind during the holidays.

Real Results: No pep talks here—just real strategies that keep you sane and in control. We meet, I keep you accountable, and you crush the holidays.

One Set Price: $500/month

 

Welcome! I'm Jillian Smith, M.A., and I'm truly glad you've found your way here.

If you’ve been searching for answers to questions that have been on your mind, I’m here to help you find clarity.

My mission is to guide my clients in reaching their goals across all areas of life. I focus on boosting happiness through self-awareness, understanding, and communication. With my deep knowledge of human behavior, along with a mix of empathy, kindness, honesty, and a no-nonsense approach, I help people live their best lives!

Master of Arts Marriage and Family Therapy 
Alliant International University, San Diego, California 2008

Bachelor of Science, Psychology and Social Science
Dowling College, Oakdale, New York 2003

Associate in Applied Science in Early Childhood Education
Suffolk Community College, Suffolk, New York 1999

Chapter 4 “Individuals Seeking Non 12-Step Recovery.”  T.  Horvath, T, Ph.D., ABPP and J. Sokoloff, MFT. Registered Intern (2010). Alcoholism & Substance Abuse in Diverse Populations

Disclaimer

As a life coach, I provide services to help people reach their ultimate potential. I am not a licensed therapist or counselor. I don’t assess, diagnose, or treat mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders. I don’t apply mental health counseling or other psychotherapeutic principles and methods in my work. Instead, I focus on helping people get from where they are to where they want to be.

 

I am not a licensed psychologist in Oregon, I don’t practice psychology as that is defined under Oregon law and I don’t represent myself to be a psychologist.” In addition, my coaching services are not professional counseling services, as defined by Oregon law. I don’t represent myself to be a licensed professional counselor. Nothing on my website, in my marketing materials, in client appointments, or in communications with anyone is meant to say that I provide services for which Oregon requires a license.

 

Neither of these licenses is necessary for me to provide my clients with the tools to become who they want to be. If I believe it is appropriate for you to see a licensed psychologist or counselor, to supplement our work, I will make a referral.

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