Riverbend Counseling Group

06/19/2025

Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It specifically marks the day, June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the Civil War had ended and that enslaved people were free, even though the Emancipation Proclamation had been issued two and a half years prior. Juneteenth is a reminder of the ongoing struggle for freedom and equality, and it encourages reflection on the past and the pursuit of a more just future.

RCG & RITT proudly recognizes, honors, and celebrates Juneteenth! Freedom Day!

"Nobody’s free until everybody’s free."— Fannie Lou Hamer, Civil Rights, Voting, and Women's Rights Activist

06/02/2025

We're offering EMDR Basic Training this fall- registration is now open!

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03/28/2025

03/18/2025

If you’re a parent feeling the weight of it all, we encourage you to check out this episode of Adaptable | Behavior Explained for some heartfelt advice and strategies. Parenting is tough, but you don’t have to do it alone. Take a listen, and remember to show yourself the same kindness and understanding that you so freely give to others.

Welcome to Adaptable | Behavior Explained! In this clip, we explore the challenges of parenting and the importance of giving ourselves and our kids grace. It...

03/15/2025

There's still time to register-- Receive 18 CEs before license renewals are due!

https://www.riverbendcounseling.net/service-page/parts-parts-parts-full-course-w-ces-1?referral=service_list_widget

03/07/2025

It's been a heck of a week! We found this fantastic exercise from an NPR newsletter and wanted to share! 🐬🐬🐬

🌟Try this: Breathe like a dolphin to find calm

Before we officially start the quest, here's a little taste of what's to come: a practice to help soothe your stress.

Sit down and place one hand on your lower abdomen and the other on your chest. Take a few breaths and notice how you feel. “Normally with stress, we are breathing high up in the chest,” says Dr. Adrienne Hampton of the University of Wisconsin.

Instead, enlist your diaphragm, the dome-shaped muscle below your lungs. Breathing slowly and deeply, engaging the diaphragm can calm the stress response, Hampton explains. Here's how:
• With each inhale, let your belly softly expand into your hand. This allows the diaphragm to contract, making space for your lungs to fill with air.
• When you exhale, let your belly sink and the diaphragm muscle will relax, pushing air out of your lungs.
Try it for a few minutes daily, or whenever you feel frazzled. This visualizationcan help you slow down and enjoy the practice:
• Imagine you have a breathing hole like a dolphin’s in the bottom of each foot.
• Now take a breath, and imagine that you’re drawing in air through those holes and up to your belly.
• Reverse this as you slowly exhale, and imagine that you’re breathing the air out through your feet.

03/04/2025

Social Work is ! Celebrating all the incredible social workers who are making a real difference. Remember to practice this month.

02/14/2025

Our very own Nate Skroban, LCSW will be hosting a weekly D&D night starting next month! 🐉 Dungeons and Dragons is a great way for kids to connect and engage in imaginative play. (Bonus: It's a ridiculous amount of fun without gaming consoles or your kids haunting you with Fortnite victory dances). Contact him at Nate@riverbendcounseling.com for more information!

02/12/2025

A quick way to feel better now!

02/06/2025

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