Executive Contributors at Brainz Magazine are handpicked and invited to contribute because of their knowledge and valuable insight within their area of expertise.

Jen Barnes

Executive Contributor

Emotional Wellness Consultant, Speaker, and Writer

Jen Barnes

Emotional Wellness Consultant, Speaker, and Writer

Jen Barnes is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in private practice in Minneapolis, MN. She specializes in complex trauma, PTSD, stress, and grief. The daughter and sister of nurses she has a passion for empowering nurses to build resilience. She has worked with nurses 1:1 hoping to expand her reaching to a broader audience. In 2021 she completed the Dare to Lead certificate program in order to more effectively address organizational challenges in healthcare. Most recently she spoke at the American Association of Critical Care Nurses’s 2022 NTI conference on Building Resilience in Nursing.

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Mindset

Are You An Other-Led Woman?

In my work with women, I have noticed an interesting but not surprising phenomenon, even among independent-minded women.

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Mindset

The Top 3 Mistakes Almost Every Chronically Stressed Woman Makes That Keeps Them Stressed

There are three big things that almost every chronically stressed woman does that causes them to stay chronically stressed.

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Mindset

Self-Care Alone Is Not How To Recover From Chronic Stress And Burnout

Only practicing self-care is not how to recover from chronic stress and burnout so you can feel better.

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Mindset

Only Talking And Thinking About Your Traumatic Stress Isn’t How To Recover From It

Only talking and thinking about your traumatic stress isn’t how to recover from it.

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Mindset

Chronically Stressed Out? Use This One Quick And Simple Tool To Soothe Your Body In The Moment

Are you chronically stressed out? If so, this is for you.

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Mindset

Nurses ‒ How To Get Yourself To Do The Things You Know Will Help ‒ An Important First Step To Do Now

Are you a nurse who:
Collapses on the couch after shifts with no energy for anything except binging on Netflix and scrolling through social

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Mindset

How To Effectively Release Stuck Stress From The Body – The Crucial First Step In Burnout Recovery

I am a therapist and you’re likely a nurse, but if you’re reading this, we have at least one thing in common:

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Mindset

The Most Important Mindful Practice I Never Realized I Was Doing

I've been practicing mindfulness and meditation for around 25 years. It wasn't until this morning I realized one of the most helpful mindful

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Mindset

A Big Underlying Cause Of Anger and Resentment – Why You Feel So Drained And Can't Change It

I've been thinking a lot about boundaries lately.

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Is Waiting For The Healthcare System To Change The Best Way To Recover From Burnout And Feel Better?

Whatever name you give to the exhaustion, disconnectedness, and feelings of being “so done”

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Mindset

Bottling Up Your Feelings And Thinking Positive Thoughts Isn’t Going To Help You Feel Better

Bottling up your feelings and thinking positive thoughts isn’t going to help you feel better. In fact, it will actually make you feel worse.

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Mindset

Putting Everyone Before Yourself May Be The Worst Way To Offer Quality Care For Your Patients

Putting everyone and everything before yourself may be the worst way to offer compassionate

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CREA Global Awards presented to

Jen Barnes

Emotional Wellness Consultant, Speaker, and Writer

The CREA Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition for their creative and innovative ideas, adaptability in business, or for their contributions to sustainability and mental health projects.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

Daniel Ålund

Selection Committee

Brainz 500 Global Awards presented to

Jen Barnes

Emotional Wellness Consultant, Speaker, and Writer

Brainz 500 Global Awards is proudly presented to the honoree by the Brainz Magazine Selection Committee, in recognition of their entrepreneurial success, achievements, and dedication to helping others.

Caroline Winkvist

Editor-In-Chief

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Selection Committee

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