ABOUT JENN

Jenn Turner is an educator, mental health counselor, yoga teacher and co-founder of the Center for Trauma and Embodiment (CFTE). Her approach to healing is based on authenticity, relationship, and embodiment.

 
 
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Having graduated from Lesley University with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Jenn began her career in mental health working with folks who were navigating early substance abuse recovery and experiences of complex trauma.

She also studied yoga at Kripalu Center for Wellness and Health. She works to support clients in bringing their whole self and body into treatment in her private practice.

Jenn joined the Trauma Center in 2007, where she led trauma-sensitive yoga sessions for female-identifying survivors.

She developed the protocol for the first randomized control trial in which trauma-sensitive yoga was observed as an adjunctive treatment for complex trauma. Along with colleague David Emerson, they began a training program for trauma-sensitive yoga practices, TCTSY (Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga), in 2008.

 
 
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Their mission at CFTE is to develop body-first interventions for trauma, including in the work setting, where power is equalized and shared between everyone, including colleagues, facilitators, clients, and training participants. Jenn travels nationally to educate mental health providers and yoga instructors on supporting the recovery of trauma through embodied healing.

 

 

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Testimonials

“I got this! That’s was my motto in life”.

But after a whirlwind divorce from a ten year relationship, starting a new job, moving to a new neighborhood, building a new friends circle and dating, my breakdowns began. They happened alone, late at night, in the shower and during long runs. I was like a duck, the picture of calm on the surface while kicking furiously to stay afloat. I was far from being centered and needed help to navigate through life changes.

That was when I began working with Jenn. Her genuine kindness, her ability to listen without judgment and her insights to dive a little deeper has made her a perfect support. I will continue to look forward to working with Jenn! Thank you.

Over the past three years, I have had the pleasure of working alongside and being a part of the leadership of Jenn Turner.

Jenn is a collaborative and introspective leader. She stands by a commitment to evaluate and continuously question processes and power dynamics to ensure equitable and inclusive practices both personally and in her roles at The Center for Trauma and Embodiment. She is open and receptive to feedback and has a fervor to lead by example with humility. As a trainer, she is knowledgeable and personable. Jenn has the ability to teach dynamic content in an approachable and inviting manner that engages those around her. Both personally and professionally her attentiveness to transparency and self-reflection provides a space for those who are around her to reflect the same.

I have been working with Jenn for the past 2.5 years

& she really worked on creating a safe & compassionate container for me as I had some major trust issues after some therapy went wrong. She patient, supportive & has a deep understanding about complex trauma. I love that she’s offers both talk therapy blended with the parts works.

Working with Jenn as a supervisor has changed my personal and professional journeys in ways I can’t quite articulate.

Her warmth, care, humility, honesty and authenticity create a unique container in which learning and growth can safely take place. I would highly recommend Jenn as a supervisor and trainer.

 
 
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