Be Here Now With Jen

Be Here Now With Jen Jennifer is an experienced psychotherapist in the Atlanta area who has dedicated the past decade res

I’m launching a small supervision and mentorship group beginning in April 2026, designed for therapists and helping prof...
03/16/2026

I’m launching a small supervision and mentorship group beginning in April 2026, designed for therapists and helping professionals who want thoughtful support, clinical insight, and sustainable ways to continue doing meaningful work.

We will meet April 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 12:00–1:30 PM ET via Zoom. Each 90-minute session will provide space to explore challenging cases and clinical questions, share perspectives, and discuss practical strategies for maintaining vitality in a demanding profession.

My intention is to support clinicians who know the very real experience of professional fatigue and emotional depletion that can come with caring deeply for others. Over the past two decades, my work has lived at the intersection of trauma therapy, embodiment, meditation, spirituality, and systems thinking, along with the Kintsugi Method I’ve developed through my own work. I’ve come to see that sustaining a long career in this field requires more than knowledge and methods alone. It requires differentiation, presence, and the ability to stay steady in the midst of complex human dynamics. This group is designed to help therapists strengthen those capacities while continuing to grow in the craft of therapy.

A few spaces remain in the noon group. If you’re looking for thoughtful consultation, community, and a place to think deeply about the work we do, I’d love to have you join us.

Details and registration: www.beherenowmindfulness.com (* if you need financial assistance, please email me directly at jencfinch@gmail.com)

After more than two decades working as a trauma therapist, meditation coach, and embodiment/nonduality teacher, I’ve not...
03/11/2026

After more than two decades working as a trauma therapist, meditation coach, and embodiment/nonduality teacher, I’ve noticed something important about this profession that we don’t talk about enough.

Even very good therapists — thoughtful, ethical, experienced people who have never had a licensing concern in their careers — can begin to feel the strain of the work when they are carrying it alone.

It doesn’t usually show up as some catastrophic or dramatic failure. It can creep in with subtle signals such as a little more fatigue, a little more irritability, and less tolerance for situations that once felt manageable. When we are on that track, even if it is slow, we are likely to encounter a moment of misjudgment that normally would have been easy to navigate.

None of this means someone is a bad or inexperienced therapist. It usually just means they’ve been holding a great deal for a long time without enough space to process it with other professionals. This work asks a lot of the nervous system and the heart.

Support and consultation are often what help very good therapists stay very good at what they do.

If you are interested and would like to be a part of a thoughtful consultation space with other therapists, you are welcome here.

If you’re curious whether it might be a good fit, just reach out directly at

jencfinch@gmail.com, and I can send details. If you are ready to sign up, you can do so below.

If you’re a therapist who sometimes leaves a long day of sessions thinking “there has to be a more grounded way to do this work,” this group will likely resonate.

Small supervision groups (a few spots remain) and individual mentorship. Details: www.beherenowmindfulness.com

Have you ever felt that strange but wonderful feeling that you’re being pulled toward something important?I’ve been cont...
03/09/2026

Have you ever felt that strange but wonderful feeling that you’re being pulled toward something important?

I’ve been continuing to work on my stories about Molly June, and I’ve just published the next piece of her story. She is growing up.

If you enjoy stories that feel a little ancient and a little magical, and need a little restoration of a strong sense of purpose, I think you’ll like this one.

Read on my creative fiction page:

https://open.substack.com/pub/jenfinch/p/molly-june-parker-and-the-scottish-576?r=7fj47&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Just pause with that for a moment.Does anyone else feel the ground level out immediately when you ask that question? Or ...
03/08/2026

Just pause with that for a moment.

Does anyone else feel the ground level out immediately when you ask that question? Or maybe the ground blows apart?

I believe there is a deeper question hiding inside it:

Who am I when I am not trying to be anything for anyone?

This really challenges our structure. Our forged identities. But I happen to believe, or dare I say, know, that something strong exists under all of this. This is where contemplation bumps us up against the razors edge. It asks us to be still and know or discover something about ourselves but in a way that we cannot prove with any metrics. And without measurements, we struggle.

We have been trained to measure our worth through output. Grades. Promotions. Productivity. Followers. Checklists. Task completed. Notification received. Tiny hit of dopamine. Praise. Recognition. Repeat.

Before long, the inner pressure builds and the ability to simply be starts to disappear. Aren’t we exhausted from trying to become someone impressive rather than discovering who we already are?

This is psycho-spiritual inquiry. It begins in a simple place. It asks us to not fear what we can’t see/feel…yet. It asks us to grow-up. It asks us to courageously give up who we currently think we are.

In a not so subtle hint:
Not your job.
Not your success.
Not your failures.

And that part is worth getting to know.

Hello Colleagues, I am starting a 4-week online, small-group supervision series. This is designed for therapists who wan...
03/04/2026

Hello Colleagues,

I am starting a 4-week online, small-group supervision series. This is designed for therapists who want to deepen their ability to bring somatics, embodiment, and meditation into clinical practice in a grounded, ethical, and integrated way. Although we will be using techniques, this is for the therapist to learn to be embodied enough that interventions and tools arise organically and responsibly.

We will explore:

• The therapist’s body as instrument

• Micro-somatic interventions that don’t occupy the entire session

• Trauma-sensitive meditation in clinical contexts

• Differentiation and maintaining stability with difficult clients without over-functioning

• Preventing empathic exhaustion through embodiment

• And so much more

Each session will include teaching, experiential practice, and case consultation. You will leave with both practical tools and a more grounded internal stance.

For those pursuing credentialing:

Please note that these hours may or may not count toward licensure, so please check with your licensing board. I am still waiting to hear back from them. I am currently an Approved Clinical Supervisor Candidate, completing my own required supervision hours. So there is a lot of supervision going on from the top down.

Group size will stay small for depth.

Therapists are not exempt from the roadblocks that also keep our clients out of therapy! If you’ve been saying, “I could really use some support myself right now,” and haven’t found the time, energy, or money for your own therapy, here is your opportunity!

If you’re interested, reply directly to me and I’ll send details on dates, times, cost, and logistics.

Let’s deepen the work——and make it steadier with less burnout.

Warmly, Jen

New article:Are You Carrying Someone Who Should Be Standing?—How Borrowed Functioning Keeps Relationships Stuck—And How ...
02/18/2026

New article:

Are You Carrying Someone Who Should Be Standing?—How Borrowed Functioning Keeps Relationships Stuck—And How to Change It

Are you feeling unusually drained?
You might be carrying more than your share. Or maybe you don’t have enough juice in your own battery pack, so you need to siphon some energy from elsewhere.
Learn how borrowed functioning might be keeping you stuck and from recovering.

Read on medium: https://jenniferchasefinch.medium.com/are-you-carrying-someone-who-should-be-standing-801762569acf

Read on Be Here Now Blog: https://www.beherenowmindfulness.com/blog-layout-1/are-you-carrying-someone-who-should-be-standinghow-borrowed-functioning-keeps-relationships-stuckand-how-to-change-it

Hello Everyone, I am currently in the process of obtaining my Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential and am welco...
02/14/2026

Hello Everyone,

I am currently in the process of obtaining my Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) credential and am welcoming a small number of clinicians to work with me at a reduced introductory rate as I complete the final supervision hours required for the credential.

With more than two decades immersed in trauma work, embodiment, and contemplative practice, I’ve reached the point in my career where passing on what I’ve learned feels both natural and necessary. Not just theory, but the hard-won, practical knowledge that makes this work sustainable over time.

If you’re interested in learning how to bring somatic, meditation, and contemplative approaches into a grounded, successful therapeutic practice, there are now two ways to work with me:

individually, through one-to-one supervision and case consultation, or

in a small ongoing consultation group, designed for thoughtful clinicians who want depth, nuance, and community.

My supervision is integrative and embodied, drawing from trauma treatment, somatic psychotherapy, systems thinking, and the contemplative traditions that have shaped my clinical life. We focus not only on cases, but on developing the internal steadiness, clarity, and professional identity that allow for real longevity in this field.

I am currently an Approved Clinical Supervisor Candidate working under the supervision of Eric Groh, LPC, supervisor and ethics expert. Working with me means you benefit not only from my years of clinical and contemplative experience, but also from the added layer of consultation and oversight from someone with an extensive knowledge base in supervision and ethics.

If you’re looking for supervision that is rigorous, thoughtful, and grounded in real-world practice, you’re in the right place, and you can connect with me either through e-mail directly, or by visiting: https://www.beherenowmindfulness.com/supervision-mentorship

Warmly, Jen

Five more beautiful Kintsugi Teachers have joined the circle.I completed my second Certified Kintsugi Teacher Training (...
02/14/2026

Five more beautiful Kintsugi Teachers have joined the circle.

I completed my second Certified Kintsugi Teacher Training (2026 cohort) yesterday, and my heart is still warm from the experience. What unfolded over our time together was both deeply personal and unmistakably shared. Each person came with their own story, their own hands, their own pace and rhythm. And yet the lessons met us all in similar places of humanity.

We explored what it means to loosen the grip on perfection through gentle, embodied attention. We remembered that life is beautifully messy and that aliveness can be felt by allowing ourselves to be messy within it. We watched how things don’t always go according to plan, and how, sometimes, the path that opens is not the one we were trying so hard to stay on. What lessons teach us alongside the cracks is often a surprise.

There is a wisdom in letting the work guide us. And we often heard the words, “Trust the Process.”

There is comfort in discovering that each of us finds our way differently, and that difference is part of the beauty of our individuality.

It was an honor to witness the care, patience, and creativity each participant brought to the process. This work continues to grow in the most organic way—one person at a time, one repaired piece at a time, one gathering at a time.

Please join me in welcoming our newest Certified Kintsugi Teachers:
Shayda Nematollahi
Gina Hutto
Mary Gresham
Kristen Albritton
Stacey Beth Shulman

Be on the lookout for the gatherings, workshops, and offerings they will be sharing in the months ahead.

And a gracious thank you to Melissa Sexton for her beautiful space.

Join us this Friday, February 13, 2026 for this annual Certified Kintsugi Teacher Training. After over a decade of teach...
02/09/2026

Join us this Friday, February 13, 2026 for this annual Certified Kintsugi Teacher Training.

After over a decade of teaching Kintsugi to groups, it is time for me to pass the torch and share all of my trade secrets.

Kintsugi is a beautiful Japanese art of breaking pottery and mending it with gold. It teaches us we can be stronger and even more beautiful than before.

This metaphor can overlay just about any teaching. I have applied it to trauma healing, the science of forgiveness, overcoming burnout, pushing through the hindrances of perfectionism, and more.

If you are a therapist, teacher, leader or educator and want to learn how to bring this training to the population you work with, register today. Just a few spots remain.

Details and Registration: www.beherenowmindfulness.com then head to the EVENTS tab.

Reach out with any questions.
Kindly, Jen

It has been a while since I have been moved to tears by poetry (and film). The kind of tears my mother called “happy tea...
02/08/2026

It has been a while since I have been moved to tears by poetry (and film). The kind of tears my mother called “happy tears.” These are the ones that don’t just fall from your tear ducts, they move through all of you. Reminding you that you’re awake and alive. And maybe most importantly—still able to be touched by love even when it breaks your heart.

The story of Andrea Gibson in the recent documentary release of “Come See Me In the Good Light,” plucked my heartstrings so much I immediately purchased every single one of their poetry books.

It is a beautiful story about devotion to life and love. It is about humor that survives hospital rooms. About the small, ordinary moments that become sacred when time feels finite.

I know this story in my own way as I cared for my mother who died of ovarian cancer. My mother taught me that love can be fierce and soft simultaneously. How grief can dance in the kitchen in socks, without pants. Or bras. And how even bumping up against death itself jokes and illuminates absurdities when your heart is open enough.

I finished the film with wet cheeks and a full heart, then went straight to order every book.

If you’re longing to feel something real, watch the documentary or read their poetry.

Hello Everyone,This is the last call for my 2026 cohort of the Certified Kintsugi Teacher Training. This teacher trainin...
02/08/2026

Hello Everyone,

This is the last call for my 2026 cohort of the Certified Kintsugi Teacher Training. This teacher training is offered once a year. If you’re looking to create a niche in your practice, strengthen your offerings with creativity, and bring the beautiful metaphor of Kintsugi into your work, I’d love for you to join us.

When: Friday, February 13, 2026, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET

Where: Colab Community Properties: 541 Village Trace, NE, Building 11A, Marietta, GA 30067

This is a one-day certification training.

Lunch break provided; lunch is on your own. Numerous local options are within walking distance.

Early registration is encouraged; space is limited to 8 participants for a curated expert-level experience.

Visit my website: www.beherenowmindfulness.com and head to the EVENTS page for details and registration.

6 Core Continued Education Credits are available and approved through LPCA-GA (Support local boards💪)

This training is designed for therapists, educators, and facilitators who want to work with Kintsugi not just as a metaphor, but as a teach­able, embodied practice that translates meaningfully into therapeutic and healing communities.

Participants receive:

A complete materials kit to support confident teaching

A comprehensive 50-page instruction manual

Access to a professional community that supports the development and visibility of your offerings

Enrollment is intentionally limited to support depth, dialogue, and skill development.

Be in touch with your questions
Warmly, Jen

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Be Here Now Mindfulness & Compassion Training

When your mind is with your body, you are in the here and now. And if you meet this moment of awareness with curiosity, kindness and non-judgment, You are fully alive.

Be Here Now Mindfulness is dedicated to inspiring, guiding and connecting anyone who wants to explore mindfulness through both science and experience to enjoy better health, happiness, more caring relationships, and a compassionate society.

Be Here Now Mindfulness is based in Metro Atlanta and Marietta, GA founded by Jennifer Chase Finch, M.A., LPC, NBCC, Certified Mindfulness Instructor. I see mindfulness as a unique, practical and profound approach to social change, and my dedication to teach others in the community as a social innovation initiative. My classes and workshops promote individual wellness, healthy relationships, and a more mindful and compassionate community. Mindfulness is entering the mainstream and this presents an historic opportunity to transform ourselves, our children, our communities, our world.

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