Room to Grow Therapy and Consulting LLC

12/22/2025

12/21/2025

Winter solstice: Darkness has its limit. The light always returns. ✨️

12/17/2025

Sharing this resource that was passed on to us:

Got a client who’s anxious about flying or hesitant to book a trip?

Our next in-person event at MSP Airport is happening in January and it may be just what they need to build confidence in a supportive, low-pressure setting.

Navigating Flight Anxiety at MSP Airport
Saturday, January 17th, 2025 | 9:15–11:30 AM | Terminal 1

This experience gives participants a chance to become more comfortable in the airport environment without the stress of actually flying. During the session, they’ll:

• Get familiar with the airport layout and common travel processes
• Spend extended time inside a real aircraft fuselage (trainer plane) to learn what typically triggers anxiety and how to work through it
• Hear from two anxiety specialists—one with lived experience with flight anxiety and one with an aviation background
• Receive simple, practical strategies to navigate anticipatory anxiety
• Ask questions in a calm, judgment-free space

If you have clients who are feeling anxious about an upcoming flight, who’ve been avoiding travel, or who would benefit from a structured opportunity to face this fear, this event can offer a meaningful next step.

Register at https://stateofmindtherapy.com/flightanxietymsp

12/02/2025

Trauma-Friendly Meditation
Perfect for people who feel like they can't meditate

FREE course on Zoom starting December 1st.
Register Here https://cptsdfoundation.org/trauma-informed-meditation/

11/29/2025

✨ Small Business Saturday! ✨
Give a gift that truly says “I care!” this season.
Room to Grow gift cards are available for classes offered by Dawn, including therapeutic yoga, sound baths, retreats, and more.

🎁 Gift cards can be used for ANY service we offer — December classes, private sessions, sound baths, Reiki, family & friends classes… everything.

If you’re not sure which class is the best fit, you can submit questions through the form on our website and Dawn will help you choose the perfect option.

💛 Thank you for supporting our small business — your support helps us continue showing up for the people who need us.

👉 Learn more or reach out with questions: roomtogrowmn.com

11/22/2025

NAMI Minnesota’s Parent Warmline offers support for parents and caregivers who need guidance, encouragement, or help navigating children’s mental health concerns. Connect with our Family Peer Education Coordinator, a compassionate peer with lived experience supporting families and navigating complex mental health systems. They can answer questions, offer support, discuss strategies to help you reach your goals, and connect you with helpful resources. If you or someone you know could use support, email parent.resources@namimn.org

11/20/2025

Understanding Cognitive Distortions

Our brains are powerful—but sometimes they take shortcuts that don’t actually help us. Cognitive distortions are habitual thinking patterns that can amplify anxiety, depression, shame, and stress. We all fall into them at times, especially when we’re overwhelmed or emotionally activated.

Here are a few signs a distortion might be sneaking in:

💭 “I messed up once—so I’ll probably fail again.” (Overgeneralizing)
💭 “If they’re upset, it must be because of me.” (Personalization)
💭 “I should be doing better.” (Should statements)
💭 “Everything is either a total success or a total disaster.” (Black-and-white thinking)

Noticing these patterns isn’t about judging yourself—it’s about increasing awareness. When you can name the distortion, you can challenge it, reframe it, or soften its impact.

You don’t have to believe every thought your brain throws at you.
Awareness creates choice—and choice creates change.