New Spark Counseling, PLLC

07/24/2025

Happy International Self-Care Day! 💆🏼‍♀️💫 Today is a reminder to slow down, check in with yourself, and do something that nourishes your body and mind. Whether it's a walk in nature, journaling, saying “no,” or just taking a moment to breathe deeply. You deserve it.

07/23/2025

Social media allows us to connect with people we may never meet in person. Yet, despite this broader network, it hasn’t significantly altered our core definition of friendship. Click on the link below to learn more.

Social Media can allow us to connect with people we will never meet in real life and create a potentially limitless social network. But has it changed how we think about friends?

07/22/2025

Feeling younger than your actual age can have positive effects on your health. Studies show that individuals who feel younger tend to exhibit less brain aging, while those who feel older are more likely to experience future depression. Click on the link below to learn more.

Most people report feeling younger than their actual age, but did you know that this has important implications for health and well-being in later life?

07/21/2025

Individuals experiencing symptoms of borderline personality often struggle with emotional dysregulation. Responding with unhealthy behaviors, like lashing out, can reinforce those actions and make them more likely to occur again. Click the link below to learn more.

Do you give in to the temper tantrums of those with borderline personality disorder? If so, you are making the situation worse.

07/19/2025

We often overlook our own progress and focus on those who seem ahead. Instead of comparing, learn from their success. It can guide your own. Remember, social comparisons are based on appearances, not the full story. Click on the link below to learn more.

We tend to use others as a measuring stick. Though this practice is common, it's a recipe for unhappiness.

07/18/2025

Take a moment to celebrate YOU! You’ve shown up, stayed strong, and made progress, even if it didn’t feel perfect. That’s something to feel really good about. Let today be a reminder: you’re doing better than you think. 💛

07/17/2025

Alcohol can make people seem more attractive and increase the desire to interact with them, which may lead to risky sexual behavior. Click on the link below to learn more.

Do prospective partners really become better-looking the more you drink? Research reveals the surprising answer.

07/16/2025

Embrace the journey toward your goals by finding joy in the process. Patience becomes powerful when it's fueled by presence. Trusting yourself brings a calm steadiness, even when the path ahead is unclear. Click on the link below to learn more.

Seven surprising ways patience can be joyful, rewarding, and enrich experiences.

07/15/2025

Emotional flooding in people with ADHD often results from an underactive prefrontal cortex and an overactive amygdala. As a result, even minor stressors can feel overwhelming, leading to emotional shutdown. Click on the link below to learn more.

If you’ve ever felt like your emotions hit all at once, this post reveals why ADHD makes that flood happen—and how to find calm in the chaos.

07/14/2025

New week. New mindset. New goals. 💪 Remember: You don’t have to have it all figured out to take the next step. Progress is built one small, consistent effort at a time. This Monday, choose progress over perfection, courage over comfort, and purpose over pressure. You’ve got this!

07/11/2025

Allowing emotions, expressing them, and telling their story are distinct processes. Healing doesn’t always require tears. It requires a new way of relating to your emotions. Click on the link below to learn more.

When struggling with understanding or dealing with emotions, there are differences between allowing, expressing, and storytelling.

07/10/2025

Managing conflict well requires embracing the complexity of others. While it's easy to fall into resentment or withdrawal, those responses rarely lead to lasting resolution. Click on the link below to learn more.

Do you struggle with conflict? Retaliating or giving in is not always the best strategy.