Juniper Counseling Services

07/04/2023

Juniper Counseling Services will be closed on July 4th in observance of Independence Day! Have a happy and safe holiday!! 🇺🇸

06/28/2023

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Although repeated events of your past have shaped how vour nervous system responds to stress today, what you deliberately cultivate with self-regulation exercises will program new responses for your mind-body system.

This "workout" for your nervous system is what creates change to the vagal brake and also the survival brain.

Over time and with practice you can access and use a range of options innate to the brain and nervous system that support you to face challenges and grow, without getting stuck in survival mode.

This is what ends swinging between the high of anxiety and overdoing, and the low of shut-down and burnout.

The essence of resilience is returning to regulation, and the vagal brake plays a key role in slowing your physiology back down to a calm and regulated state.
This is the place where you have the opportunity to flourish, thrive and reach your potential.

If we're going to have a healthy relationship with our bodies and if we're going to be able to work effectively with our nervous system's responses, we have to really understand how it functions.

06/18/2023

Please stop by on Friday, June 23rd from
3:30 - 6:30 pm as we all celebrate the ribbon cutting for Peak Wellness Collaborative and invite the community in to meet our wellness practitioners!

06/10/2023

05/26/2023

Juniper Counseling Services will be closed from May 26th-29th in observance of Memorial Day. We honor and remember all of our Nation’s Brave Heroes 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

05/26/2023

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On showing up for yourself 🌿

Getting in the habit of asking ourselves what we need more regularly can be life changing. It's a deep act of self-love and care and a reminder that you matter, too.

Also asking regularly whether something is serving you helps you get super intentional with your life and boosts self awareness. It's this self awareness that can drive so much goodness into our lives as a beautiful starting point of what might need to change for something else beautiful to grow.

What are you choosing today?
Or, what are you adding?

05/05/2023

thebluedotpri - Today we challenge you to take a moment to show yourself some love. You are always working to please others; your partner, boss, children, family, friends, and l'm sure the list goes on.

Find a moment to hit pause, place your hand on your heart and know you ARE enough. You ARE a good mom. You ARE worthy of all things.

Leave a blue heart to show your commitment to today's call to action. 💙

05/04/2023

thebluedotpri - Significant numbers of women reported having a traumatic birth experience in 2020 as compared to pre-pandemic rates where as many as ⅓ experienced a traumatic birth. Women with traumatic birth experiences are at higher risk for anxiety and depression. Traumatic Birth is in the eye of the beholder. What might be traumatic to you may not be traumatic to me.
Need Help?
• In an emergency or crisis situation, call or text 988.
• In a non-emergency situation, call or text the International HelpLine at 800-944-4773. You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.
• Call or text the National Hotline at 1-833-9-HELP4MOMS (1-833-943-5746).
You are not alone, you are not to blame, and with help, you will be well.

05/04/2023

thebluedotprj - According to the , 1 in 5 were not asked by a health care provider about depression during prenatal visits, and 1 in 8 reported not being asked in the postpartum period. It's recommended by & The United States Preventive Services Task Force, & others that healthcare providers screen pregnant and postpartum mothers with a questionnaire, but most still aren't screening and diagnosing moms.

05/03/2023

Pregnancy can be a time of joy - and stress. Research suggests that about 1 in 7 pregnant women experience depression during pregnancy. Rates might be higher in low and middle-income countries. Depression, a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest, is the most common mood disorder in the general population. The condition occurs twice as often in women as in men, and the initial onset of depression peaks during a woman's reproductive years.

05/02/2023

thebluedotprj - Did you know, maternal mental health disorders, like postpartum depression, are more common than breast cancer or gestational diabetes?

The most common maternal mental health disorders are anxiety followed by depression. These disorders can be mild or so severe they become debilitating.

A study conducted during the pandemic shows that rates of clinically significant anxietv and depression symptoms have more than doubled - rising to 72% and 41%, respectively - among pregnant and postpartum women.

All women are at risk though disparities are stark. Women of color and low-income mothers are faced with overwhelming stressors and, not surprisingly, are several times more likely to experience maternal anxiety or depression., AND are less likely to receive treatment.

Maternal Mental Health Disorders onset during pregnancy, prior to pregnancy or in the postpartum period. When a mother isn't properly supported and treated, symptoms can persist for years, impacting her own health and well-being and potentially her baby's.

Learn more about MMH disorders including the prevalence of these disorders:
https://www.thebluedotproject.org/whataremmhdisorders

05/02/2023

Maternal Mental Health Disorders (MMH) occur during the perinatal period (pregnancy and up to one year postpartum). One in five women will suffer from a maternal mental health disorder.

These disorders include postpartum anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, PTSD,
Bipolar, and psychosis.

Join me this week as Juniper Counseling Services shines light on Maternal Mental Health!

Healing starts with help. 🔵 💫

04/06/2023

Be gentle with yourself.
Give yourself time and space to heal.
And know that you are not alone.

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04/01/2023

What an incredible year opening and expanding my counseling practice here in Buena Vista! My office has been met with open arms by the community and I truly consider it my honor to walk alongside every single client of mine. Thank you and I look forward to continuing to serve this amazing and beautiful community! 🎉🦋

03/31/2023

Somatic Experiencing® resolves symptoms of stress, shock, and other traumas that accumulate in our bodies. When we are stuck in patterns of fight, flight, or freeze, SE helps us release and recover.

This grounding technique is known as 5-4-3-2-1, and incorporates our five senses. It's so simple to use and available to us at any time. Other ways of grounding can be feeling your feet on the ground or back of a chair. Even stating your name can be grounding. The most important thing is bringing your awareness to the present moment. Post credit .healingvibe

03/19/2023

"A healthy outside starts on the inside." This simple yet powerful message reminds us that true wellness is about nurturing all aspects of ourselves - mind, body, and spirit. It's about cultivating inner peace, practicing self-love, and prioritizing mental health.

It's important to make a conscious effort to take care of ourselves from the inside out, because when we feel good on the inside, it shines through on the outside! 🌟💪🧘‍♀️

We have a multitude of practitioners that can support and treat your ailments - mind, body, spirit

Amy Heap Juniper Counseling Services - Therapy
Lois Arndt Somatic Trauma Resolution Therapist
Deborah McComb Inner Wisdom Healing - The Body Code, The Emotion Code
Kelly Schoger ApotheKelly Wellness - Health Coaching
Matthew Pederson Awakening Resonance - Past Life Regression
KC Silva Rockhop Training - Physical Trainer
Alexis Norris Blue Sage Mental Health - Psychiatric-Mental Health Advanced Practice Nurse

03/17/2023

Do you say "I'm fine," when you're really not? When you do this, you're not letting the other person know what's really going on for you which encourages repeated behavior.
If you're not fine, be curious about keeps you from sharing your true feelings.

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03/02/2023

Are you attending to the “basics” in caring for your own mental health? 📸credit- thebraincoach

02/24/2023

This right here 🕊️ 📸 credit- h.e.l.e.n.m.a.r.i.e

02/18/2023

People seek out counseling for many reasons. Some desire to learn new skills to help them cope with difficulties in life, while others desire to dive deeper and work towards greater understanding and healing of past wounding and trauma. Here at Juniper Counseling Services, I help guide people through their trauma, so they can heal, feel safe, and connect with themselves and others again. 🫶🕊️

02/10/2023

Is it hard for you to believe you are worthy?

Worthy of kindness, respect, love, care...

When the lights go out at night, do you find yourself questioning the worth you have?

Don't let the thoughts progress. Don't let yourself go deeper and deeper into self doubt and hatred.

Look for someone who can help you.

You. Are. Worthy.

02/01/2023

Remember what is in your control vs. what is out of your control.

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01/02/2023

If you have been thinking about starting counseling NOW is a great time to start! Healing and growth are possible in the New Year. 🎆

12/22/2022

Juniper Counseling Services will be closed December 22nd-26th. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas! ⭐️

12/15/2022

We see you and we care. ❄️