Ripple Counseling and Wellness

06/07/2023

Are you feeling overwhelmed and stuck in a rut? Start looking at life with joy and watch the sadness disappear. All of us deserve the chance to find peace and harmony .

Seeing the world with joy is no easy feat - but we believe it’s possible. Let’s face everyday challenges with optimism and watch how quickly starts to disappear.

05/29/2023

On Memorial Day, let's remember those who served our country and made great sacrifices.

Therapy can be a helpful tool for dealing with difficult emotions. By talking to a trained professional, you can uncover and process your thoughts and feelings in a safe and supportive environment. If you or someone you know is struggling with loss, you are not alone.

05/25/2023

Rian from Y2 Yoga said something that stuck with me :
“You get to decide if you take a break and rest in child’s pose during a yoga class. Sometimes we don’t want to take a break because no one else is taking a break. In your head, you might think, if everyone else can do it, why can’t I? Or I must not be good enough if I have to take a break. That is s**t you just have to work through. Know that you can be good enough and still take a break. You can be supportive of yourself and make your own choices - whether it's in a yoga class or in life.”

05/18/2023

Ever notice how virtual conversations just don’t feel quite right? That ‘intimacy’ of seeing someone face-to-face can't be fully replicated online.

👋 Don't let tech issues get in the way of seeing the people you care about! 🙌

If your camera won't move while using video meetings, try adjusting the screen settings. You'll be able to see and connect with your families, friends, and co-workers in no time

Pro tip: Try adjusting the screen by making it smaller/pinching it in until the person's face is right by your camera

05/14/2023

In honor of , let’s take a moment to appreciate all the ❤️ a mothers bring to their families and communities.

It’s a day to everywhere, so don’t forget to show your appreciation with a special gift or kind gesture.

05/04/2023

Want a trick for balancing on 1 foot?

Instead of focusing on the muscles of the lifted leg, bring your attention to the space between your standing leg’s hip and ribs and engage those side muscles - so much easier to balance - what a difference!

04/28/2023

How often do kids say “I’m bored!”

A friend recently shared an article with me: “The Secret Power of Boredom” by Sydney Baker. Even though boredom is uncomfortable, it has a lot to offer.
If we can resist reaching for our phones or turning on the TV (or in the case of kids, giving them some thing to do) and instead just sit with our thoughts, we might just find some really creative ideas. Like jumping off a sand dune!

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04/18/2023

Whoa, back pain!
If you have ever had back pain, you know what I mean. A friend gave me this book by Vijay Vad, which has been so helpful. A silver lining that I was not expecting... back pain certainly keeps you present!

04/09/2023

Spread the joy this ! 🐰

Hope you get to enjoy the little things and celebrate with some extra love and self-care.

Let’s make this day special by with those around us.
Happy Easter!⁣⁣

04/04/2023

Meditation - Any time, any where (even in the middle of bedtime routine!)

03/31/2023

“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
― Marianne Williamson

03/27/2023

Over the weekend, I went to a memorial service for Edie Womble Chatham - she lived to be 102! When I asked her, “what is the secret to long life,” she paused for a moment, and then suggested turmeric… she was an amazing woman!

03/22/2023

03/17/2023

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

The cold temps and rain didn’t dampen this kid’s spirit… William ran the Shamrock Shuffle - Elementary 5K using his Papa’s mantra, “I’m as light as a feather” and it helped, especially with hills.

Exercise is so great for mental health!

03/15/2023

03/02/2023

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Gottman Institute's Clinical Training - Gottman Methods Clinical Training.

Our instructor, Chris Cambas from was exceptional!

Thank you Gottman Institute for a truly inspiring workshop.
It was even better that I was able to attend with the lovely ladies from

02/28/2023

Last week, Sibylle reminded our yoga class that the mantra for Budokon is “the way you do anything is the way you do everything.” we practiced attempting to “float” from down dog to crow pose which takes a lot of resistance against gravity.

It reminded me of riding a horse “on the bridle/bit” because you create powerful energy to move forward, and then you harness it, so to speak, by collecting that energy and making every inch of movement so intentional that it almost seems slow.

Interestingly, this exercise requires a really strong core for the horse just like you have to have a strong core for floating from down dog into crow pose (i have a long way to go to get there!😂)

02/16/2023

I recently listened to an interview with Dr. Waldinger about stress and how it can contribute to/worsen all kind of ailments like arthritis, etc. He said that people can relieve a lot of that stress by simply talking about it with someone they trust. It's so important to have at least one person in your life that you can talk to when things get rough.

Reference: Robert Waldinger, MD. For more info, check out his book - The good life: lessons from the worlds longest scientific study of happiness