Chris Rabe, LCPC - Healing Revolution

06/24/2025

Is a child or teen in your life experiencing a mental health crisis? You're not alone.

Children's Home Association of Illinois provides a 24/7 Community Crisis Line for youth mental health crises in Fulton, Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Marshall, Putnam, and Stark Counties. Our mobile crisis team is ready to provide round-the-clock assistance.

Don't wait. Call our Community Crisis Line anytime:
📞 309-687-8600 (Please leave a message; a crisis staff member will return your call ASAP.)

Need more info on our Mobile Crisis Response (MCR) program?
📧 acarter@chail.org
📞 309-687-7959

05/03/2025

Just like this tulip 🌷 pushing through the cold earth to bloom, we too rise 🌱 despite the weight of hardship, despite the storms. Resilience is quiet but powerful. It’s the soft strength that says, “I’m still here.”

Rise anyway.
Bloom anyway.
Shine anyway.
Like air, you rise...🔥

04/27/2025

Sometimes we spend so much time looking back ⏳, wishing for younger days, regretting missed chances, that we forget the beauty of where we are right now ✨.

🌿☀️❤️

03/18/2025

Continue the good work. ✨
Continue to build bridges, not walls. 🌉
Continue to lead with compassion. ❤️‍🔥
Continue the demanding work of liberation for all.... ✊🏽
Continue to dismantle broken systems, large and small. 🛠️
Continue to set the best example for the children who are radiant beams of curiosity... 🌱
Continue to be a vessel of nourishing joy. ☀️

Continue right where you are,
right where you live into your days. 💫

02/25/2025

🗣NAMI Tri-County Illinois SUPPORT GROUP REMINDER!

✨️Family Support Group is an inclusive, peer-led support group designed for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.

✨️NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a free, peer-led support group for any adult who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.

Join us this evening as we provide a welcoming space to share practical experiences, reinforce coping skills, and exchange emotional support. There is no registration required for either group, so we hope to see you this evening!

02/24/2025

The Heart of Illinois 211 information and referral service is now accessible via texting! Residents of Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Marshall, Stark, Putnam, and Fulton counties can text their zip code to 898211 to connect with our local call center between 8 am-5 pm Monday through Friday.

By simply texting their zip code to 898211, people in need can connect with live, highly trained experts who will help them find help, including addressing food insecurity and housing challenges, finding health care, behavioral health services, and much more.

Texting with Heart of Illinois 211 offers a new access point to connect people concerned about having a voice call overheard or individuals who need an option instead of navigating the 211hoi.org website.

01/16/2025

Face fear head-on, let it pass, and breathe in peace. 🌬️💫

Fear itself is the problem, not fear of this or fear of that. When it tells you to be scared of something, don't get into the "something", whatever it is; but instead feel the feeling of fear itself - the ugly shrewd feeling...

Let it pass through your body and mind like a sinister stormcloud ☁️ floats through the peaceful blue sky 🌤️. With your eyes closed, feel the breath come into you and bring calmness and strength with it. 🌬️💪 Then hold your breath and let it "soak up" all the fear, worry, tension, and whatever else you want to get rid of, and then blow that out with the out breath. 🌬️

- Bo Lozoff

12/01/2024

Think about the most painful times in your life, and then think about the times you grew the most, weren't they the same times?
🌱🪷🤍

11/12/2024

11/04/2024

🔶 Embracing Vulnerability: Transforming the Fear of Rejection 🔶

Fear 😱 of rejection can cast a long shadow over our mental and emotional wellbeing. This fear 😱 often stems from past experiences where our authentic selves were not accepted or validated. Mentally, it can lead to self-doubt and a constant inner dialogue of unworthiness. Emotionally, it can create a barrier to forming deep connections 👨‍❤️‍👨, as we might avoid situations where rejection is a possibility. This avoidance can stifle our spiritual 😇 growth and prevent us from fully embracing our true selves.

Embracing vulnerability is a powerful antidote to the fear 😱 of rejection. When we allow ourselves to be open and authentic, we align our energy ⚡ with our higher self, fostering a sense of overall well-being. Vulnerability is not a sign ☢️ of weakness, but rather a courageous step 🦶 towards self-acceptance and deeper connections 👨‍❤️‍👨. It is through this openness that we invite genuine relationships and experiences into our lives, creating a space for healing and conscious expansion.

To overcome the fear 😱 of rejection, it's essential to practice self-compassion and mindfulness 🤔. Start by acknowledging your fears 😱 and understanding their origins. Engage in activities that promote self-love ❤️ and affirm your worthiness. Surround yourself with supportive individuals who encourage your growth 🌱. Remember, every step towards vulnerability is a step towards spiritual awakening 😇 and a more fulfilling life.

📝 Journaling Prompts:
- Reflect on a time when you felt rejected. What emotions did you experience, and how did it impact your self-perception?
- Write about a situation where you embraced vulnerability. How did it feel, and what was the outcome?
- Explore the areas of your life where you fear rejection the most. What steps can you take to face these fears and embrace vulnerability?

🗣️ Affirmations:
- I am worthy of love and acceptance just as I am.
- Embracing vulnerability brings me closer to my true self.
- I release the fear of rejection and welcome authentic connections into my life.

🧘 Guided Meditation:
Find a quiet and comfortable space. Close your eyes and take a deep breath in, feeling the air fill your lungs. As you exhale, release any tension in your body. Visualize a warm, golden light surrounding you, representing love and acceptance. With each breath, imagine this light growing brighter and enveloping you completely. Repeat the affirmation, "I am worthy of love and acceptance," with each inhale and exhale. Allow yourself to bask in this light, feeling its warmth and reassurance. Stay in this space for as long as you need, and when you're ready, gently bring your awareness back to the present moment, carrying this sense of worthiness with you.

Need support on your journey? Check ✔️ out 'The Meditating Cow's All-In-One Guided Journal' available on Amazon. Click the link 🔗 in our bio ☝️ or check ✔️ the comments below 👇 to get yours 🙏 🐮

11/04/2024

Triggers show us what’s unhealed 💔. When something sparks a strong reaction, it’s often an invitation to look within and heal old wounds 🧘‍♀️💫.

10/22/2024

Join NAMI TRI-COUNTY ILLINOIS for an evening of Connection, Engagement and Transformation to break the negative stigmas surrounding mental illness. Mark your calendars!