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Gina Janc | Founder

Gina Janc | Founder

Welcome to Bring Back the Village

Welcome to Bring Back the Village, a supportive space for children, teens and their families. I’m so glad you’re here.

It is my honor to walk alongside you on your life’s journey. Together we will explore the places you feel stuck and use the obstacles as motivation to create a new path. Therapy can help you develop the tools you need to feel confident to navigate the inevitable challenges of life and embrace the joyful moments.

Click below to schedule a free 15 minute consultation so we can discuss your needs and determine the right type of support for you.

Our Therapists

Gina Janc, LMFT, PPNE

Phone: 619-752-4529
email: gina@bringbackthevillage.org

Becky Gonzalez, MT, PPNE, Birth Doula

Phone: 760-458-5100
email: alohabecky@cox.net

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A holiday mantra for parents. Remember those big

A holiday mantra for parents.

Remember those big tantrums are often a sign that our children feel disconnected from us and they need our support and connection to regulate their big emotions.

So, pause, breathe, know that there’s nothing wrong with your child or your parenting. You’ve got this! You’re doing a great job 🙌🏼

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Holding those who are grieving close to my heart t

Holding those who are grieving close to my heart this holiday season. We intimately know the space between gratitude and grief. May we be gentle with ourselves and each other.

Big love to you all ❤️

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Have you ever engaged in a conversation with someo

Have you ever engaged in a conversation with someone who was grieving, only to find yourself at a loss for words?

This November, we are committed to flipping the typical grief scripts and, together, finding phrases to use when supporting someone who is grieving.

Instead of “Shouldn’t you be over grieving by now? The death happened a while ago,” try ➡️ “How is your grief feeling right now?”.

Grief is messy – it doesn’t follow any expected pattern and is different for everyone. Expectations about how someone should think or feel may leave them feeling that they are somehow not grieving correctly. Take some time to read this article by the Dougy Center on Understanding Grief: https://www.dougy.org/get-involved/join-in/understandgrief/call-to-action. #flipthescript #childhoodgrief

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If there’s one thing loss has taught me it’s t

If there’s one thing loss has taught me it’s to live a life a full, authentic life.

It’s never too late to pivot and create a life that feels sustainable, rewarding and inspiring.

When we live authentically, our unique gifts shine so those who need our medicine can find us. It’s never too late!

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I talked about your heroic efforts on 9/11, your s

I talked about your heroic efforts on 9/11, your service in Vietnam, the many times you gave life saving CPR to complete strangers just because you happen to be in the right place at the right time, the cancer battle you bravely fought for 15 years. I got through the whole conversation without breaking down.

It’s a strange feeling, to integrate the loss of a loved one. As time passes we feel differently about our loss. It’s liberating and heartbreaking at the same time.

One thing that never changes is our love for them. That always remains.

A beautiful thing happened when I talked about my dad today…the person I was speaking to shared that today was the anniversary of his fathers death. Our shared experience of loss brought us together. Without words there was a felt sense of compassion for one another.

When we share, we connect. Stories have the power to heal.

If you live in California or New Jersey and need support in your grief journey, click link in my bio to schedule a free intro call.

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Grief is disorienting. The transformation so profo

Grief is disorienting. The transformation so profound we feel like a stranger in our own body.

It takes time to get to know yourself again. Be patient. Get curious about the new you emerging. Honor your experience, acknowledge your feelings and trust that your resilience will see you through.

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Like and share if this resonates with you! Childr

Like and share if this resonates with you!

Children are our best teachers. I spoke to a group of kids about how to get through scary times and quickly realized the advice I gave is something most adults could use!

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Back to school germs and the stress of the holiday

Back to school germs and the stress of the holiday season are upon us! We’re doing what we can to stay healthy this season.

We love @needed Immune Support powder with zinc, elderberry, prebiotics and post optics to support gut heath.

Our whole family loves this one and it tastes great! Use discount code BRINGBACKTHEVILLAGE for a 20%discount

Ok, so a dark night of the soul journey will feel

Ok, so a dark night of the soul journey will feel much heavier than a Backstreet Boys song but sometimes you gotta lighten the mood.

Grief and loss is heavy, it’s like walking through quicksand. The journey is treacherous, it can feel lonely, disorienting, frightening, never ending. But along the way we meet our guides, we gather gems of wisdom, insight and strength. We emerge forever changed. We are quite spectacular, us humans 💫

If you’re navigating your journey through loss, Remember, you don’t have to do it alone. Your village is waiting for you. Link in bio to schedule intro call.

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Them the breaks. You’re everywhere and nowhere

Them the breaks.

You’re everywhere and nowhere. It’s a tough concept to wrap your brain around. In fact, it’s not for the brain to figure out. This is heart work. The heart knows.

What does your heart say?

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It takes courage to start the healing journey and

It takes courage to start the healing journey and I’m honored to walk alongside you.

If you live in California or New Jersey click link in my bio to schedule a free info call.

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It can feel like a lonely road, but I promise you’re not alone.

So many have walked this path before you. Call upon the strength of your ancestors and know that you can and will make it through.

You don’t need other people to understand your grief, you just need to honor your grief.

If you need alone time, take it. If you need the comfort of friends, reach out. If you need to cry, let it out! Who cares if you’re in a public place, the tears come when they need to.

Remember, you don’t have to do grief alone ❤️

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