Grace•Grit•Growth Counseling

07/30/2025

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07/17/2025

Please consider donating if you can. Please visit their direct page if you’re curious and in need of registering for school supplies.

Back to School Donation 📚🎒
Let’s help students start the school year strong! ✨

We’re collecting school supplies.

📍Drop-off Location:
Faith Reformed Church
1330 Main Ave South, Brookings, SD
🕒 Every Thursday, a tote will be placed in the entryway!

🛍️ Items Needed:
✅ Backpacks (large enough for laptops)
✅ Highlighters, glue sticks, folders
✅ Notebooks, colored pencils, Sharpies
✅ Kleenex, Ziplock bags, dry erase markers & more!

💵 Want to help financially?
Scan the QR code or donate via Venmo:
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Together we can make a better future 💪✨

07/09/2025

Patterns of behaviors that are common responses to stress are often misinterpreted.

Adults and caregivers can support “buffering” and mitigating the impacts of trauma through collaboration, connection and communication.

Learn more here: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Building-Resilience/Pages/ACEs-Adverse-Childhood-Experiences.aspx

Interested in exploring more of how to build these opportunities between you and your child? Message us to learn more!

06/26/2025

Parents are pretty curious when I tell them not to force an apology. I always encourage reflection around, what am I wanting my child to learn in this experience? Most of the time we want our child to simply practice empathy, or an understanding of how our choice has impacted others. We are able to walk our children through these experiences and help them learn skills. An empty, “I’m sorry” does not teach a skill.

I encourage parents to read through Dr. Becky at Good Inside’s explanation below on other options we have in the moment with our child.

Why is apologizing so hard for kids *and* adults? If your child refuses to say “sorry,” take a breath. We’ve all been there. Yes, even me.

Refusing to apologize doesn’t mean your child is mean or cold-hearted. It usually means they’re overwhelmed with shame.

Shame says: “I’m bad,” not “I did something bad.” And when kids feel bad about who they are, they feel their character is under attack, they have to use all of their energy to defend their “goodness.” And so they freeze or get defiant.

Here’s the good news: you can show them a different path. Instead of forcing an apology, meet their shame with safety and connection. Say “It’s hard to find your apology voice. I’ll use mine for now.” Then model a repair with warmth and ownership.

This isn’t letting them off the hook. It’s building the foundation for true accountability - rooted in connection, not fear. When shame steps back, repair steps in.

06/26/2025

Tonight during our routine of reading three books before bed (yep, always three 😂), we opened our newest Dolly Parton's Imagination Library book, “The Rabbit Listened.”

10/10 recommend this story that gently teaches children the power of empathy, listening, and emotional support. Perfect for little ones navigating big feelings, this book shows that sometimes, the best way to help is simply to be there. A must-read for building emotional resilience and connection.

06/25/2025

Please read more in the post below regarding free behavioral health services for local farmers and ranchers.

SDSU Extension will offer a behavioral health voucher program for farmers, ranchers, agribusiness professionals and their immediate family members. The voucher program will include funding for up to five free mental health counseling sessions at Rising Hope Counseling.

Farmers/ranchers, their family members, and agribusiness professionals can fill out the form below to receive the behavioral health vouchers for free counseling services or call Rising Hope at 605-494-1500.

Contact Andrea Bjornestad, Associate Professor & SDSU Extension Mental Health Specialist for more information.

https://extension.sdstate.edu/agriculture-behavioral-health-voucher-program

06/14/2025

Grateful to have been a part of season 23! 👏

THANK YOU!

This week wraps up our 23rd Season providing health education based on science, built on the trust you have in us but also in the amazing health professionals that donate their time each week.

Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and resources you need to make informed decisions about your health and well-being.

Join us this summer for Encore On Call with the Prairie Doc episodes, NEW Prairie Doc Radio show, NEW Prairie Doc Perspective articles each week, and NEW Prairie Doc podcasts.

Thank you for joining us as we delve into the world of medicine and strive to answer your questions with honesty and accuracy.

Thank you for tuning in to Prairie Doc Programming, where science is our guide and trust is our foundation.

Let's continue our journey towards better health together in Season 24!

06/13/2025

On June 18th; at Noon CT, please consider joining the Brookings County Mental Health Coalition Educational Hour provided by the American Academy of Pediatrics! Supporting Youth Mental Health in a Digital World: A Framework for Families & Professionals.

Objectives:
• Introduction to the American Academy of Pediatrics Center of Excellence and Social Media and Youth Mental Health and its framework
• The current research around social media and youth mental health
• The 5 Cs of Media Use. The 5 Cs are designed to meet kids, teens, and parents where they are, build insight and communication skills, and motivate for healthy behavior change.
• Overview of Center of Excellence and Social Media and Youth Mental Health resources (including AAP Family Media Plan)

Register here: https://usd.zoom.us/meeting/register/syG_gqVkTMywc5sJuIFqFQ?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwK5J8tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHnHUbvFCJMJiZPwzd41NlfAhxVLw6kM0UvxCWM5Fs5fV3kmTpBSQxAQwW6sK_aem_qSr3quknJy45wAtSqWwafg #/registration

Objectives: • Introduction to the American Academy of Pediatrics Center of Excellence and Social Media and Youth Mental Health and its framework • The current research around social media and youth mental health • The 5 Cs of Media Use. The 5 Cs are designed to meet kids, teens, and parents wh...

06/08/2025

This upcoming Tuesday, Ziggi's Coffee in Brookings will be donating 20% of every purchase to Margo's Place, The Brookings Domestic Abuse Shelter. Please consider purchasing your coffee that day for a good cause 💜💜

06/06/2025

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