The Counseling Nook

Help us spread the word about this KIDS GROUP coming up June 24th!

Who: For kids ages 6-9 years old
Where: The Counseling Nook
When: Monday 10am-12pm, June 24, July 1 & 8
What: A group run by our counseling intern Brittany (supervised by Play Therapist, Stephanie) to help kids in a group setting build confidence in expressing and regulating their emotions! In a fun way :)
Price: $50 total for 3 sessions

Register here: https://bit.ly/4ceViHd

🌱 Plant friends check it out!!! 🪴

Wandering dog on D street in south charleston. No name tag but has a tie dye collar.

🌟 Emotions & Me Kids Group 🌟

Who: For kids ages 6-9 years old
Where: The Counseling Nook
When: Monday 10am-12pm, June 24, July 1 & 8
What: A group run by our counseling intern Brittany (supervised by Play Therapist, Stephanie) to help kids in a group setting build confidence in expressing and regulating their emotions.
Price: $50 total for 3 sessions

Register here: https://bit.ly/4ceViHd

🤩 Welcome Brittany, our summer intern! We are happy to have her bright spirit and mind at The Counseling Nook!

Be on the lookout for a kids group happening in July 😃

🥳Happy International Day Of Play! 🥳
Did you know we have a Registered Play Therapist here at the nook!?

International Day of Play Helps ensure that every child thrives and reaches their potential through the power of play. Get ready to celebrate play on the 11th June, every year.

Vote for your favorite window display downtown 🌈

Morning sidewalk chalk fun 🌈

🌈This is why pride month is important to us and why we always want to make it known EVERYONE is genuinely welcome, just as they are, at The Counseling Nook 🏳️‍🌈💖

This is one of the many reasons I love EMDR therapy. If you’ve experienced EMDR and are open to sharing one thing it helped you with please share 💖✨⤵️

Our favorite cafe across the street 💕

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We are okay! But South Charleston got hit pretty bad and all of D street is without power.

Potentially will have to close the office if we don’t get power back in the morning. ❤️ Everyone stay safe.

Blackberries remind us of our many life stages and growth. Where are you in your journey? 🤔

👏 Proud neighbors! 👏
If you haven’t checked out this cutie book store, you should! 📚

Where are the best independent bookstores in West Virginia? CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – For readers, bookstores are one place where they can find their next literary adventure. And many bookworms have a favorite bookstore whether it’s part of a popu…

🌈Happy Social Work Month!🎉

Happy Social Work Month! As we continue to celebrate, share or comment below with what makes you proud to be a West Virginia Social Worker!🏞️💚

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🌟 **Exciting Opportunity for Women of Color! 🌟**

Are you a woman of color looking for a safe space for mental health support and empowerment? The Healing House Inc. offers FREE therapy services for women of color. Take the first step towards self-care and healing with us! Message us for more info.

Adult painting class at the Clay Center! What a fun way to practice self care 🎨 Intermediate Oil Painting Class with Ellie Schaul

📣Registration is NOW OPEN! https://www.wvcounseling.org/site_event_detail.cfm

⭐️WVCA MEMBERS: Be sure to login to get your discounted rate!⭐️

Our Virtual Spring Workshop is coming up March 22-23, 2024, and will offer 9.0 hours of CEs for counselors, social workers, addiction/prevention professionals, and *possibly* psychologists!

☕Gain new knowledge (and earn those CEs!) from your office, the coffee shop, or the comfort of your own home (where, let's face it, you could stay in your PJs, if you want)!
Topics for this year's workshop will include:
Disability-affirming counseling practices
Playful 👀EMDR👀 strategies
Helping clients cope with the loss of unmet expectations
Supporting the well-being of high achievers 🥇
Addressing the mental health needs of Appalachian clients
Mental health screening tools
The ethics of diagnosis
Mental health and school counselor collaboration 🤝
Supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders in career placement

💻 Upcoming virtual conference!

📣Registration coming soon! Our Virtual Spring Workshop is coming up March 22-23, 2024, and will offer 9.0 hours of CEs for counselors, social workers, and addiction/prevention professionals!

☕Gain new knowledge (and earn those CEs!) from your office, the coffee shop, or the comfort of your own home (where, let's face it, you could stay in your PJs, if you want)!

Topics for this year's workshop will include:
Disability-affirming counseling practices
Playful 👀EMDR👀 strategies
Helping clients cope with the loss of unmet expectations
Supporting the well-being of high achievers 🥇
Addressing the mental health needs of Appalachian clients
Mental health screening tools
The ethics of diagnosis
Mental health and school counselor collaboration 🤝
Supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders in career placement

Be sure to like/follow our page, and keep an eye out for the registration link!

✨We had an open house and it was magic ✨

Thank you to all who came to support us.
The Counseling Nook has a home and it’s pretty darn cute!

I also love that it looks like the typical house every child learns to draw 🏠

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💖 Thank you for all the love and support last night at our open house!

It was one of those times in my life I looked around and felt filled with gratitude and contentment. It’s wonderful being part of the South Charleston community ✨🥹

🎉Join us today at our ribbon cutting ceremony at 5 and open house to follow 🎉

Join us live today at 12:00ish to celebrate Play Therapy Week and Sandtray Thursday! 🥳

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Spread the love and joy of the season by showing your support for those on their recovery journey.

No one in recovery should feel alone—especially during the holiday season. Visit samhsa.gov/find-help for support and resources.