Cindy MacFarlane Mental Health Counseling Solutions

07/12/2025

Waves are inspiring not because they rise and fail, but because each time they fall. They never fail to rise again.

Josh Billings

07/11/2025

Sheleana Aiyana / Rising Woman

07/03/2025

06/30/2025

06/27/2025

Great goal for today - to be more like a capybara 💖

They say the capybara fears nothing…
But it’s not about bravery.

It just doesn’t fight.
Doesn’t run.
Doesn’t shout.
Doesn’t panic.

It moves through the world like nothing can harm it.
It walks past crocodiles like they’re old neighbors.
Strolls by predators like it’s going out for coffee.

And no one touches it.
Not because it’s the strongest.
But because it threatens no one.

It doesn’t demand respect with teeth or growls.
It earns it with calm.

The capybara has that kind of energy that softens the air.
That peace that people want to be around.
That presence that quiets even the loudest minds.

Maybe that’s why birds sit on it, monkeys hang with it, even predators don’t mind it.
Being near a capybara… feels like peace.

It’s not about being untouchable.
It’s about being so at ease that no one even thinks of harming you.

No hate.
No drama.
No rush.

Just life.
Simple. Peaceful. Still.

And maybe the strength we’re missing isn’t about power…
Maybe it’s about being a little more like that.

🧘‍♂️🐾✨

06/10/2025

Some autistic kids aren’t “just being picky.”

They may have sensory sensitivities that make certain foods feel unbearable—too slimy, too crunchy, too smelly, or even too loud to chew.

What looks like refusal might actually be distress. And no, “they won’t eat when they’re hungry.” Many will go without rather than eat something that feels wrong to their body.

This isn’t about control. It’s about survival.

Support looks like:
• Offering safe foods without pressure
• Respecting sensory boundaries
• Working with professionals who understand sensory needs

Let’s stop judging and start understanding.

06/07/2025

To adults, it’s just a stick. But to a child, it’s endless possibility—a wand, a sword, a fishing pole, or a treasure finder. Imagination transforms the simplest objects into tools of adventure, creativity, and learning. This kind of unstructured, open-ended play is essential for developing problem-solving skills, emotional intelligence, and self-expression.

When children are free to invent their own stories, they gain more than entertainment—they build confidence in their ability to create, adapt, and engage with the world. Play isn't just downtime—it's brain-building time. Every pretend game, every make-believe scenario lays the foundation for critical thinking and emotional resilience.

Let’s not rush to replace sticks with screens or structured activities. The more we allow children to dream, the more they’ll discover who they are and what they’re capable of. What’s the most imaginative thing your child has ever turned an everyday object into? 🌿✨

06/02/2025

Friendship.

05/16/2025

School refusal is rarely about disrespect — it’s about distress. What looks like avoidance is often a cry for safety.
Meet refusal with curiosity, not consequences. Support comes before solutions.

03/08/2025

NEVER!! 😂😂