Job Loss & Reemployment Recovery Program
Losing a job—whether suddenly or after long-term dissatisfaction—can be emotionally and psychologically destabilizing. You may be dealing with:
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Grief, shame, or a loss of identity
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Anxiety about the future or financial insecurity
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Burnout or trauma from toxic workplaces
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Self-doubt or fear of starting over
This therapy roadmap helps you move from shock and self-blame toward clarity, confidence, and purposeful reentry into the work world—with both emotional regulation and strategic action.
Weeks 1–2: Processing the Loss
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Goals: Normalize the emotional impact of job loss and begin emotional stabilization.
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Acknowledge grief, anger, confusion, or guilt as valid responses.
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Explore the role work played in your identity and self-worth.
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Begin separating your value as a person from your professional status.
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Identify immediate stressors (financial, relational, self-esteem) and begin calming your nervous system.
Weeks 3–4: Understanding the Story
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Goals: Reflect on the job loss without spiraling into self-judgment.
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Use CBT to explore interpretations like “I failed,” “No one will hire me now,” or “I’m behind.”
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Process any toxic dynamics or workplace trauma using narrative therapy or EMDR (if appropriate).
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Reframe what happened with more accuracy and compassion.
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Begin identifying what you don’t want to repeat in your next role.
Weeks 5–6: Rebuilding Confidence and Identity
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Goals: Reclaim a sense of professional and personal worth.
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Reflect on your strengths, transferable skills, and personal qualities.
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Use ACT to anchor your self-worth in values, not external validation.
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Explore the difference between “I’m unemployed” and “I’m in transition.”
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Practice speaking about the job loss in grounded, non-defensive terms.
Weeks 7–8: Clarifying What’s Next
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Goals: Define your direction with intention and realism.
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Clarify: Do you want to return to the same field, pivot careers, or take time to reassess?
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Explore what kind of environments and roles are healthy, aligned, and sustainable.
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Identify blocks to forward motion: fear of rejection, perfectionism, procrastination.
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Create a vision for what you want in your next role—functionally and emotionally.
Weeks 9–10: Taking Action with Support
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Goals: Begin strategic job search or career development with emotional scaffolding.
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Build a job search plan that includes structure, accountability, and flexibility.
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Work on interview anxiety, imposter syndrome, or resume shame using CBT/ACT.
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Practice reframing “gaps” or losses in a narrative of resilience and learning.
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Set small, doable weekly actions and track emotional responses to progress or rejection.
Weeks 11–12: Integration & Moving Forward
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Goals: Prepare for reentry without losing mental health progress.
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Reflect: Who are you now compared to who you were when the job ended?
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Define what success looks like in this next chapter—not just in salary or title.
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Identify supports you’ll keep in place (therapy, self-care, boundary practices).
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Celebrate courage, persistence, and growth—whether or not you’ve landed the next job yet.
Note: This is a general roadmap. We'll tailor the pacing and methods based on your unique story and goals:
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Midlife or late-career transitions
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Forced retirement or industry collapse
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Immigrant or minority stress in employment
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Rebuilding after burnout or workplace trauma
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Shame and rejection sensitivity during the job hunt
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I am Ily Tsare, an accredited EMDR therapist, certified CBT practitioner, and business & career psychologist.
If you are ready to take the first step, sign up for the first consultation today by filling out the form below or messaging me directly on WhatsApp.
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4 pm - 3 am (Sydney, Australia)
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Fees: 70 USD per hour
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