Grace•Grit•Growth Counseling

02/25/2026

Check out this free parent virtual conference 🩷 Dr. Siegel is one of the leading researchers in the impact of relationships, early experiences and how this impacts brain science!

100% Free Toddler Parenting Conference. Overcome the challenges of toddlerhood, nurture development and create confidence in your parenting skills. Hosted by Devon Kuntzman, PCC Toddler Expert and Founder of Transforming Toddlerhood.

02/22/2026

Helpline Center, SD’s 211 database lists available mental health treatment. Need support exploring available options in the Brookings and surrounding area? They also have a Brookings MH resource guide:https://www.helplinecenter.org/wp-content/uploads/HLCRD-Brookings-Area-Mental-Health-Guide.pdf

“Among US households with children, 1 in 5 reported a mental health treatment need; nearly 25% experienced an unmet need and over 21% cited difficulty accessing care, with higher rates among uninsured and Medicaid households.”

https://ja.ma/4rzoJvG

Among US households with children, 1 in 5 reported a mental health treatment need; nearly 25% experienced an unmet need and over 21% cited difficulty accessing care, with higher rates among uninsured and Medicaid households.

https://ja.ma/4rzoJvG

02/20/2026

Physical movement releases endorphins, burns cortisol, and aids in emotional management. It supports focus and is simply healthy for our bodies (littles and adults)! Adam Grant always has great research in the portion below his post! Check it out!

02/18/2026

Grateful to have opened the day at the Brookings Area United Way and Brookings County Mental Health Coalition 2026 Stronger Together, A Day for Su***de Prevention, discussing ways to show up with a healing-informed perspective.

Shout out to SignGypsies Brookings Area for once again providing a fantastic visual message for the event.

Shout out to every single community member who showed up today. We all can make a difference!

02/12/2026

This Search Institute blog on what young people need to thrive in the world of AI is such a great read.

Search Institute CEO, Dr. Ben Houltberg, discusses how bridging digital innovation and human connection can reshape youth support, fostering environments where young people thrive.

02/11/2026

🌱Now Accepting Internship Applications!🌱

Grace Grit Growth Counseling, in collaboration with Tumbleweed Counseling, is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for a Masters level Counseling or Social Work Student Internship.

If you are looking to grow your clinical skills in direct outpatient mental health practice, this is a wonderful opportunity to gain hands on experience in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Internship opportunities include:
• Shadowing experienced clinicians
• Co-leading psychoeducational groups
• Public health education initiatives
• Direct client practice with supervision
• And more!

This internship is designed to help you strengthen your clinical confidence, expand your skill set, explore working with populations of interest, and deepen your understanding of outpatient mental health community practice.

If interested, please email your resume and letter of interest to: gracegritgrowthcounseling@gmail.com

We look forward to supporting the next generation of compassionate, skilled clinicians! 💚

02/10/2026

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02/04/2026

No matter where you are, you are able to join Tumbleweed Counselings no cost Post Partum support group. Reach out to them with more questions!

Very excited to have an Owl Labs camera to assist me in my Postpartum Wellness Group so my virtual clients will more easily be a part of the conversation and education! Thank you South Dakota State University BIRTH-SD for partnering with me!

02/04/2026

Spending time listening to Podcasts to give you some ideas on how to support your adolescent through the difficult things in life? Give this one a listen! 👇👇👇

https://open.spotify.com/show/5C4ugj8WmJXocCpm2SljcK?si=y9dclmy0TZ2neUBJnBc3iA

Podcast · Amanda Giordano · Our goal is to provide useful information about issues that affect today's teenagers to help support parents and professionals who work with youth.