On the car ride home from the Braves-Mariners game, I opened my laptop and wrote what follows—a brain download of all the pinballing ideas for TikTok videos.
First, I thought about More Glee Counseling, how my business got its name, and why it holds so much meaning for me. Spoiler, before marrying Dave, my last name was Moergeli, and when others didn’t know how to pronounce I’d tell them “more glee, like more happiness”. Well, also at that time I was needing a name for my business, and as I sat grieving the loss of my identity, the idea came that I wouldn’t have to. I could keep my last name as my business name. Which was sensational.
Now, in no particular order, are the others I jotted down:
Shutting down and taking up space: how to recognize when you’re shutting down, learning to trust your emotions, understand limits, get your needs met, and negotiate with others without losing yourself.
Stuck vs. figuring it out—when a client seems “stuck,” they might actually be processing things at their own pace. There’s value in seeing the small steps they’re taking and reframing your own frustration when progress feels slow.
Reframing negative thoughts, looking at common negative patterns clients experience, and showing how to see them as areas for growth rather than weaknesses.
Excitement about client wins: celebrating the moments when clients share, “I was so excited to tell you this,” and small wins are meaningful. Related to that is it’s okay to feel how you feel, focusing on acceptance as the first step toward change and encouraging clients to honor their emotions rather than suppress them.
Emotions as colors is another idea—there are no good or bad emotions, and each one has value that can be explored and appreciated.
I also want to explore entanglement and rewinding client progress, reflecting on a client’s journey over time and helping them see growth they might not recognize.
Trusting client’s needs is important too: listening to what someone truly needs and encouraging action, even in emotionally challenging moments, like responding to a difficult letter. (I have an example I’d share).
Feeling heard and valued, highlighting the universal struggle of wanting to feel understood and recognized, and how unmet needs in relationships can echo childhood experiences of powerlessness.
Reclaiming adult power is also key—showing that even in chaotic situations, clients can use their adult voice and feel empowered to act rather than remain silent. Lastly, I want to explore body awareness, like noticing physical tension during stressful moments, and using it as a tool for self-regulation and reflection, such as with road rage or other high-stress triggers.
It may sound weird, but I also want to livestream when Dave, Evelyn, and I read a children’s book together. I mentioned before how fun, silly, and helpful those little bite-sized reads are, and how I think they’re beneficial for our mental health. So yeah, perhaps each Sunday night at 8pm EST, starting next week.
Alrighty, Freddie, it’s board game time with Dave. He’s picked the dice game Sagrada again, and I’m pleased. I hope I win again.
Love, Jaclynn
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