Grace•Grit•Growth Counseling

09/21/2025

09/18/2025

09/15/2025

Free upcoming Yoga Series information with Mandy Lyons at South Dakota Art Museum. What a wonderful way to support your mental health. Breath work is powerful! 💜👇

🌿 Free Yoga at the South Dakota Art Museum! 🌿

Join instructor Mandy Lyons for Grounded in Art Yoga Classes — surrounded by art in the museum galleries.

🪑 Chair Series
Mondays • 8:00–8:30am
Sept 15 – Oct 27 (no class Oct 13)
30-minute class
Chair provided

🧘 Mat Series
Tuesdays • 6:30–7:15pm
Sept 15 – Oct 21
45-minute class
Bring your own mat

✨ All are welcome! ✨

Questions? Call 605-688-5423
📍 South Dakota Art Museum | South Dakota State University
Call 605-688-5423 with questions.

09/14/2025

We’ve been busy making all sorts of things with the Plus Plus bricks we scooped up at Children's Museum of South Dakota yesterday. Grateful the Museum gift shop offers such an array of materials locally!

09/12/2025

The SDSU Child and Family Resource Network is offering the FREE Understanding Me Up to Age Three parenting series on Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. starting October 2nd, 2025! The series is also available with an optional Zoom link for remote learning.

Registration is required before October 2nd. Please call the Child and Family Resource Network at (605) 688-5730 or email SDSU.FRN@sdstate.edu!

09/11/2025

Repost from Common Sense Media
“Today, kids were flooded with graphic content on TikTok, YouTube, and even at school. The nonstop pace can leave them anxious or overwhelmed. As parents, knowing when to talk, and when to listen, helps kids feel supported. 👉 Swipe for tips.”

09/10/2025

Last night, The City of Brookings Government recognized National Su***de Prevention Month. Thankful for the multiple stakeholders who continue to work on creating opportunities around supporting our community members are experiencing suicidal ideation and believe su***de is the only solution they have.

We can aid in building hope around emotions being temporary, other coping skills and solutions are obtainable and supports are available to walk alongside us in these times where the emotions and thoughts feel too overwhelming.

Brookings Area United Way will be hosting a free QPR training next Wednesday, please consider registering to learn skills and increase your confidence in recognizing warning signs and supporting our neighbor.

Helpline Center/211 provides a free searchable database of behavioral health therapists. There are also supports for survivors.

988 is a free line available (not just for crisis) to support you and others - make the call, sit with someone and help make the call, or text.

Talking about su***de does not lead to su***de. It decreases anxiety and helps others feel heard. We can make a difference.

09/05/2025

Radical acceptance is a concept from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). It refers to fully acknowledging reality as it is, without judgment or resistance. Instead of fighting against painful situations that cannot be changed, radical acceptance involves recognizing them as facts.

Research shows that practicing acceptance can reduce emotional suffering, lower stress, and support better coping with chronic pain, trauma, and difficult emotions.

Practicing radical acceptance does not mean approval, giving up, or agreeing with what happened. Rather, it frees mental energy to focus on what is writhing your control moving forward and meaningful choices.

It is normal to work with a therapist on these skills. Reach out to schedule an appointment if these are skills you would like to see yourself practice.