Ascend Mental Health Coaching and Consulting

08/31/2025

🌿 Sunday Soulwork : Learning to Speak Up 🎤

So many kids and teens struggle with voicing their needs. Whether it’s asking for help, expressing emotions, or saying “no,” communication can feel intimidating—but it’s a skill worth growing.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For Parents:
Encourage your child to name and express their feelings this week. Practice phrases like:
•“I’m feeling ___ because…”
•“I need a break right now.”
•“I need help with this.”

These might seem small, but they build lifelong emotional intelligence.

🧠 For Kids & Teens:
Speaking up doesn’t make you difficult—it makes you brave.
It’s okay to say:
•“I don’t understand.”
•“That hurt my feelings.”
•“I need space.”

✨ Soulwork Assignment:
This week, try saying one thing out loud that you normally keep inside. It could be a request for help, an honest feeling, or a boundary.

🧡 You have a voice. Use it with kindness—and confidence.

08/29/2025

Can’t stress this enough!

08/29/2025

Know the difference. Correct diagnosis is important!

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08/24/2025

🌿 Sunday Soulwork: Permission to Rest 🌿

Sometimes kids and teens feel like they have to keep going, going, going — school, activities, sports, friendships. And parents often feel like they have to hold it all together, too.

But here’s the truth:
✨ Rest is not laziness.
✨ Rest is how our brains and bodies reset.
✨ Rest is part of growth.

📝 Soulwork for Parents: Model rest this week. Take a nap, read a book, or pause your to-do list and tell your child, “I’m resting because it helps me recharge.”

📝 Soulwork for Kids & Teens: Create your own “rest menu.” List 3 things that make you feel calm (listening to music, doodling, sitting outside, etc.). Try one before the new week begins.

💬 Share one thing on your rest menu in the comments!

08/21/2025

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08/20/2025

Clients are already experiencing hope, support, and growth—and that’s exactly why I started this journey.

Every word of encouragement reminds me that the work I’m doing with kids, teens, young adults and parents is making a difference. Thank you for trusting me to walk alongside you on your journey.

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08/18/2025

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08/17/2025

🌿 Sunday Soulwork 🌿

This week, let’s pause and think about the power of small wins.
Kids and teens often feel like the “big picture” is overwhelming—grades, friendships, sports, expectations. But progress isn’t about giant leaps; it’s about the little steps we take daily.

✨ Soulwork for Parents: Celebrate the little victories with your child this week. Did they try again after failing? Speak up when they were nervous? Show kindness when it wasn’t easy? These moments matter more than you think.

✨ Soulwork for Kids & Teens: Write down (or tell a parent) one thing you’re proud of each day this week. No matter how small—finishing homework, standing up for yourself, or even just getting out of bed when it was tough.

Remember: Small wins stack up and create big change. 🌟

💬 Share one of your “small wins” from this week in the comments—would love to celebrate with you!

08/13/2025

🎉✨ Another Milestone for Ascend! ✨🎉
Ascend Mental Health Coaching & Consulting has just welcomed our second out-of-state client! 🗺️💚

From Tennessee to beyond, we’re continuing to expand our reach — helping kids, teens, and parents everywhere navigate life’s challenges with tools, confidence, and hope.

Whether you’re local or states away, you can work with me virtually to build emotional resilience, manage anxiety, ADHD, and big emotions, and strengthen family connections. 🌟

Ready to start your journey? Message me, comment below or visit my website!

08/12/2025

Good morning!! ☀️💚

08/11/2025

Sunday Soulwork ✨ Progress Over Perfection

Kids, teens, and parents — here’s your reminder: small wins matter!
You don’t have to be perfect to be making progress.

🌱 For kids & teens:
•Finished your homework even though you didn’t want to? That’s progress.
•Asked for help when you were stuck? That’s progress.
•Took a break before reacting in anger? That’s progress.

💬 For parents:
•Stayed calm during a tough conversation? Progress.
•Took time for yourself without guilt? Progress.
•Encouraged effort instead of perfection? Progress.

📝 Soulwork:
Everyone in the family writes down 3 small wins from this week. Share them together. Then choose one goal for next week — something that makes you proud, no matter how small.

Growth happens in the small, everyday moments. Let’s celebrate them!