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Hot off the press! Our summer newsletter was just released. Check it out for some awesome articles including: A Buddhist Guide to OCD, ERP Guidelines, and a behind-the-scenes look at a multi-family CBT Group Therapy for OCD. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3NMA4qd.

Dads you play such an important role in your families life. Thank you and we celebrate you today! If today is a day of sadness, loss or emotional pain, I pray for comfort for you. Be extra kind and compassionate to yourself today!

Truth! It’s can be a hard journey but worth it. Learn to appreciate the process and rediscovering yourself.

I love the fear question. What would you do if you had no fear? What would be different? This is a great list of questions to ask yourself. Dig deep!

There is help for trauma. Any questions just ask! You matter!

Every once in a while we share this

Youth group free of charge!

We are super excited about this group🌸 CHI St. Alexius Health Williston - Mercy Medical Foundation

Next dates announced! Great information on how to protect children and gain a better understanding of how s*x abusers work to gain your child’s trust. I went to the first one and it is great information.

📢New date announced!🌟Protecting Your Children: Awareness & Prevention Workshop for Parents and the Community 🌟 Lt. Detective Fry and CPS Lead Worker Holly Votava will be presenting this workshop to educate and inform adults (18+) about child s*xual abuse and how to prevent, recognize, and report instances of abuse.

🗓June 6
⌚9 am - 11 am OR 7 pm - 9 pm (new time!)
📍 Williams County Commission Room

Thank you to all and Remembering those who gave their lives. Words can’t describe how appreciated you all are! Thank you!

Do you know yours? Write them down and implement them as often as possible.

100%!

Happy Mothers Day to all of you in the parental role. It’s a tough job and you’re doing great! Recognize your awesomeness today and feel the pride you deserve. If today is a tough day, show yourself compassion. Give yourself permission to feel however you need abd be kind to yourself. You can always reach out to me if you need anything or call/text 988. You are worth it!

Sarah R. Moore, Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting❤

Feelings are messengers letting us know what we need. Lots of wisdom in our feelings if we can sit with them and listen.

May is Mental Health Awareness month! Your perspective matters. How you look at life is a big factor in your mental health!

Yes you are! May is Mental Health Awareness month. Do something each day this month to take care of your mental health. You are so worth it!

We live in a world where we constantly feel we don’t live up to expectations. And the highest bar often isn’t the expectations others set for us—it’s the expectations we set for ourselves.

Remember—you are enough, whoever you are, just as you are. 💡

🌟Protecting Your Children: Awareness & Prevention Workshop for Parents and the Community 🌟 Lt. Detective Fry and CPS Lead Worker Holly Votava will be presenting this workshop to educate and inform adults (18+) about child s*xual abuse and how to prevent, recognize, and report instances of abuse.

🗓May 9
⌚9 am - 11 am OR 5 pm - 7 pm
📍 Williams County Commission Room

Love this....... ❤

BLOWING ON YOUR THUMB

Blowing on your thumb can help calm you down because it activates a nerve called the vagus nerve, which is connected to your body's relaxation response. When you blow on your thumb, you stimulate the vagus nerve, which can help reduce your heart rate and make you feel more relaxed. It's like giving your body a gentle reminder to calm down and take a deep breath.

We shall be sharing a range of calming strategies throughout the day that may resonate with your young people.

ℹ️🌿 UNDERSTANDING TRAUMA BOND RELATIONSHIPS |

Love is meant to be a source of joy and connection. Still, when trauma infiltrates the fabric of a relationship, it can give rise to a phenomenon known as a trauma bond. This blog aims to shed light on what a trauma bond relationship entails, exploring the emotional landscape for those involved and delving into how skilled counsellors work with clients to break free from these intricate ties.

A trauma bond relationship is a unique and complex connection that forms between individuals who have shared experiences of trauma, often in the context of an abusive or harmful relationship. Instead of fostering a healthy attachment, this bond emerges from a distorted sense of loyalty and emotional connection to the perpetrator of harm.

or clients entangled in trauma bond relationships, the experience is akin to navigating a maze of conflicting emotions. Moments of tenderness and affection from the harmful partner are interspersed with periods of emotional or physical harm, creating a paradoxical mix of deep attachment and pain. Clients may be caught in a cycle of hope, fear, and confusion.

Read the Full Article: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/memberarticles/understanding-trauma-bond-relationships



📷: wikipedia

Great ideas to implement being kind every day!

9 simple ways to be a better and kinder person every day In our bustling lives, we have countless moments that could do with a bit of kindness. But here’s the thing: being a better, kinder person doesn’t mean making grand gestures […] More

Very important information!

Sarah R. Moore, Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting ❤

A friend recently shared some personal and heavy information with me. I wasn’t prepared, and was at a complete loss for words.

But I remembered something important - I can be a great friend by just validating her. I muttered the response, “thank you for feeling comfortable telling me. That must be a lot to hold in.”

I am often quick to run to solutions, and sometimes just being “with” someone is exactly what is needed.

Amanda P.