Healthy Synergy, LLC

This is a busy time of year for lots of families, parents, and kids! There might be ups and downs with so much going on. Here are some tips for the new chapter and what’s to come! 📚

Happy Monday! As we start the week, remember to pace yourself and tune into your body and mind. Here are few tips to start! 🤍

For July we’re thrilled to celebrate National Minority Mental Health Month! The needs of our underrepresented and underserved communities are unique with both strengths and challenges. My practice is proud to dedicate our work to addressing and ending stigma, breaking down barriers to care, and promoting health to those who need it most. ✊🏽

Happy Friday! As we head into the weekend, we’re celebrating “Let it Go Day.” Each day is new and another opportunity to let go of regret, learn, and try something new. Be easy on yourself!

Happy Men’s Mental Health Month! Let’s all normalize men as feeling human beings. It is okay not to be okay; we are here for you at Healthy Synergy.”

Happy Freedom Day! Today we recognize and celebrate the end of slavery with Galveston, Texas being the last town freed by union troops on June 19th,1865. There is still so much work to be done and today let’s celebrate how far we’ve come. ✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

As we head into the weekend, we’re wishing a Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers and father figures. Wishing you a day filled with joy and love.
Father’s Day can also be a difficult day for a lot of people. Please know you are seen and heard. Be gentle with yourself. 🤍

How’s your Pride Month so far? If you are wanting to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community or support LGBTQ+ business, movies, podcasts and more... Here are a few recommendations. Remember to spread Love this month!🌈

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! 🌈June is a month full of love and celebrating our LGBTQ+ community. Our looks forward to celebrating Pride Month. This is a reminder to love who you are and love others the way they are. LOVE ALWAYS WINS 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Have you wondered if you could benefit from therapy? Here are some signs that can help you decide if therapy is for you! At Healthy Synergy, LLC our counselors strive to foster a safe space that empowers individuals and family systems to create their most authentic selves. Thanks to my intern .medinaaaa for the resources!

Midweek check-in! Coping skills are strategies that you can use to help minimize and manage stress. These strategies can help when you are feeling anxious, worried or stressed. Everyone has different strategies that work best for them! Here are a few healthy coping skills that you can try out. Thank to our intern .medinaaaa for the resources!

Had a blast this past weekend for the 60th anniversary, Rock the Block walk! My team got to see adorable animals and met our fundraising goals!

Friendly reminder as we go into the weekend. Please be kind to yourself and those you love. 💔

Join us at Healthy Synergy as we stand together on Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day to nurture young minds with empathy  and understanding.  Let’s raise awareness and support for Children’s Mental Health. Every child deserves a safe space to explore their emotions, learn coping skills, and thrive. 
For more resources, please visit  https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/index.html

Proud to be an ally. Proud to celebrate all the ways diversity make us wonderful. Happy 🧡

At Healthy Synergy, we want to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month! It is our vision to support all people in transforming their intrapersonal relationships from one criticism to one compassion. We believe that during May (and every month) you can focus on taking it one day at a time, and showing yourself kindness. 💙

TRIGGER WARNING: SENSITIVE CONTENT
REGARDING SEXUAL ASSAULT AND TRAUMA.
IF THIS TOPIC IS SENSITIVE TO YOU, PLEASE EXIT AT ANY POINT.

At Healthy Synergy, we want to acknowledge the importance of Denim Day and how you can participate. Denim Day occurs every April on a Wednesday, dedicated to showing awareness for sexual assault. Originating from Peace Over Violence, it serves as a platform for solidarity with survivors and highlights the importance of confronting harmful behaviors related to sexual violence. 💙

To learn more about the history of Denim Day- (https://denimday.org/why-denim #:~:text=Since%201999%2C%20Peace%20Over%20Violence,of%20Sexual%20Assault%20Awareness%20Month.)
https://denimday.org/why-denim #:~:text=Since%201999%2C%20Peace%20Over%20Violence,of%20Sexual%20Assault%20Awareness%20Month. (https://denimday.org/why-denim #:~:text=Since%201999%2C%20Peace%20Over%20Violence,of%20Sexual%20Assault%20Awareness%20Month.)


Resources-

https://www.rainn.org/articles/sexual-assault (https://www.rainn.org/articles/sexual-assault)

Telephone hotline:
800-656-HOPE (tel:800-656-HOPE)
(4673)

National Street Harassment Hotline: a service of
Stop Street Harassment (http://www.stopstreetharassment.org/)
855.897.5910

Happy Earth Day from Healthy Synergy,  celebrate earth today and every day! 🌎🤍
We encourage you to find a way to connect with nature in any way that is fulfilling. Swipe to see benefits that may come from connecting with nature.
Sourced from: (https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/research/nature-how-connecting-nature-benefits-our-mental-health)https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/04/nurtured-nature
(https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/04/nurtured-nature)

In addition, here is an amazing environmental blog that includes 25 different Environmental Charities you can support!

https://www.givz.com/blog/environmental-charities (https://www.givz.com/blog/environmental-charities)

Day 2 at 🌵Come say hi and learn about .health 🍑 I’ll be in the courtyard from 12:45p to 2:45p 🤩

For the month of April, we want to bring attention to Autism Acceptance Month to celebrate all of those in the Autism Community! We believe that diversity is what makes us wonderful. To find out more information on Autism Friendly Services and Community Support you can visit:

https://www.autismspeaks.org/resource-guide

Late post!

Yesterday was International Transgender Day of Visibility! My practice is proud to celebrate the joy and resilience of our transgender community. All people deserve to be their authentic selves 🏳️‍⚧️

Tomorrow honors World Bipolar Day. This day acknowledges individuals with Bipolar Disorder and is celebrated on Vincent Van Gogh’s birthday. To end social stigma behind Bipolar Disorder, many influential figures have spoken out about their experience. Actress and singer, Demi Lovato, states in an interview “It’s possible to live well, feel well, and also find happiness with bipolar disorder or any other mental illness [you’re] struggling with.”

https://www.hellomagazine.com/celebrities/20180725127620/demi-lovato-empowering-quotes/?viewas=amp

For more resources on World Bipolar Day, please visit

https://www.rethink.org/campaigns-and-policy/awareness-days-and-events/world-bipolar-day/ #:~:text=World%20Bipolar%20Day%20is%20celebrated,and%20to%20eliminate%20social%20stigma.

https://ibpf.org/world-bipolar-day-history/

https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/world-bipolar-day-the-birthday-of-vincent-van-gogh

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Happy Friday! Are you familiar with the concept of attachment styles? Learning about and understanding attachment styles may help you understand certain patterns of communication and boundaries in your relationships. For more information on each attachment style you can visit:

https://www.attachmentproject.com/

***Trigger warning***

Healthy Synergy wants to take a moment to acknowledge Self-Injury month and provide information and resources. By being informed on the topic of self injury and forms of prevention this can allow you be a safe outlet for others or help understand the emotional process that often occurs with self harm. We want to acknowledge that this topic may be triggering to individuals and want to provide resources for help.

For more information please visit the third slide or https://refugees.org/self-harm-awareness-month/

To chat with a crisis counselor and/or to learn more about self-harm and how to recover, please visit the Crisis Text Line at 988.

Cheers to all the incredible women who make me a better person, friend, and therapist.

Our team is committed to helping everyone understand the signs of a secure and safe relationship dynamic versus red flags in relationships that can lead to distress and become unsustainable. The relationships in our life are crucial to who we are so it is important to surround ourselves with safe people! Read on for information on green flags and red flags in relationships.
In addition, click the link for additional resources if you find yourself in a dynamic that no longer feels safe:

https://www.thehotline.org

As we celebrate Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day, and Acts of Kindness Week, Healthy Synergy wanted to share information on the benefits of hugs not only with others, but with yourself!
There are many health and mental well-being improvements highlighted within this post that show just how powerful a hug can be!
Make sure to hug a loved one or yourself today and notice how you feel! 🫂🩷

For more information from this post see the link below.

https://www.verywellmind.com/the-power-of-a-hug-on-your-health-5211361

Friendly reminder as we wind down the week. There’s a lot going on and it’s easy to get discouraged. Stay true to who you are. Keep pushing onward.
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Looking for ways to celebrate Black History Month? Support your local AZ Black-owned businesses!
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