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09/05/2025

End-of-Week Check-In: Building Strong Circuits

This week, we focused on shaping our brain’s circuits by strengthening the positive, reducing the negative, and leaning into practices that build resilience. 🧠💡

As the week wraps up, take a moment to reflect:
✨ What positive circuit did you strengthen most this week?
✨ Did you notice any shifts when redirecting draining thoughts?
✨ What’s one practice you’d like to carry into next week?

Every effort—big or small—creates lasting change. 💪💫

We’d love to hear your wins, insights, or even challenges. Share in the comments and let’s celebrate growth together!

09/02/2025

🌟 Choice Opportunity of the Week: Building Strong Circuits 🌟
Our brains are powerful and adaptable—every thought and action helps shape the circuits that influence how we feel, think, and live. 💡✨
This week, we’re focusing on building strong circuits by:

✔ Strengthening the positive (contentment, organization, healthy emotions)

✔ Reducing the negative (reactivity, rumination, draining thoughts)

✔ Exploring physical, emotional, and spiritual practices that keep us resilient
Take a few minutes to reflect on what positive circuits you’d like to strengthen and how you can redirect negative ones. 🧠💪
📄 We’ve attached a reflection worksheet to guide you through this Choice Opportunity—give it a try and share your insights with us in the comments!

08/25/2025

🌟 Choice Opportunity of the Week: Be Proud 🌟
Here at Mentally STRONG, we use The Mentally STRONG Method — a cognitive behavioral approach designed to help you build resilience and mental strength step by step.
Each week, we’ll share a Choice Opportunity with you. These are simple but powerful reflections that invite you to pause, notice your thoughts and feelings, and make intentional choices.
👉 This week’s Choice Opportunity is: Be Proud.
Take a moment to reflect on something you’ve done recently — big or small — that makes you proud. Pride doesn’t just come from major accomplishments; it’s also about recognizing the everyday victories that move you forward. 🌱
✅ Write it down

✅ Reflect on how it feels

✅ Share it with us in the comments or keep it as a reminder for yourself
📄 Attached is the Choice Opportunity of the Week worksheet for you to fill out and reflect on.
Together, as a community, let’s practice building mental strength — one choice at a time. 💙

08/19/2025

Back-to-School with Charlie! 🐾

Meet Charlie, our amazing office support dog! 🐶💛 Heading back to school can be exciting—but also overwhelming, especially for kids and teens with ADHD.
At Mentally STRONG, we’re here to support families with tools, strategies, and compassionate care to help your child thrive in the classroom and beyond. And yes—Charlie is always ready with extra snuggles! 🐕💙
✨ Come by our office this Friday during walk-in hours (9 AM – 1 PM) for some Charlie fun and to learn more about ADHD support and treatment options.
📍 3720 Sinton Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

📞 Call us today to get started!

💳 Most major insurances accepted, including Medicaid & Medicare.

04/23/2025

We’re proud to share that Mentally STRONG is a table sponsor for the upcoming NAMI Walk in Colorado Springs on Saturday, May 17, 2025!
Join us in supporting mental health awareness and advocacy—stop by our table to say hi, learn more about the Mentally STRONG Method, and grab some fun giveaways!
👟 Want to walk with us? Sign up today and be part of a movement that’s making a real difference in our community.

I'm supporting NAMI!

10/29/2024

I recently had the opportunity to share my story with KOAA News 5. I spoke about my personal journey through grief and how it led me to create Mentally Strong, a program designed to help others navigate the complexities of loss and trauma.

It was an honor to shed light on the importance of mental health and share my passion for supporting others through difficult times.

Veteran helps others navigate the process grief. How a local woman is helping those facing loss from her own experience and education.

10/26/2024

Feeling lost in the darkness of depression? You're NOT alone. 👋 In this video, I share my personal journey through grief and depression, and offer 6 actionable strategies to help you heal and find control. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I've combined my professional expertise with lived experience to bring you practical advice that truly makes a difference.

Feeling lost in the darkness of depression? You're NOT alone. 👋 In this video, I share my personal journey through grief and depression, and offer 6 action...

10/12/2024

Being a mom has been the most challenging and rewarding journey of my life. It's a journey filled with incredible highs and unimaginable lows, especially after experiencing the loss of three of my precious children.

In this video, I'm sharing my story – the raw, honest truth about what it means to be a resilient mother in the face of grief and adversity.

Here's what I hope you'll take away:

We're not alone: I know how isolating grief can be. My hope is that by sharing my experiences, you'll feel less alone in your own journey.
Resilience is possible: Even when life knocks us down, we can find the strength to get back up. I'll share the tools and strategies that have helped me cultivate resilience over the years.
Relationships matter: Our connections with our children are precious. I'll discuss the importance of prioritizing those relationships and fostering open communication, even when it's hard.
If this resonates with you, I invite you to watch the full video. Let's walk this path of resilience together. ❤️

💔FREE E-BOOK: How to Process Grief https://mentallystrong.activehosted.com/f/12What does it mean to be a resilient mother, especially in the face of grief a...

10/09/2024

Feeling overwhelmed by life's struggles? You're NOT alone! 💔 In this video, I share my personal journey through unimaginable grief and trauma, and how I found the strength to not only survive, but THRIVE. 💪✨

Discover the 6 surprising traits that emerge when you've struggled too much – some are negative (yes, it's REAL), but others will inspire you to find your own inner power. 🙌

Watch now and learn how to:

Confront your pain and find healing
Develop unshakeable resilience
Tap into your inner wisdom and intuition
Find contentment even in the face of adversity

Have you ever felt like life just keeps kicking you down? In this raw and honest video, Dr. B, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and someone who has faced un...

10/03/2024

Why is Justin Bieber's FAKE song about losing himself at a Diddy party going viral? 🤔 It might be more relatable than you think. This video explores the concept of 'grief of self' and how we all experience it in different ways. Whether it's childhood trauma, a difficult breakup, or any life-altering event, this video offers steps to help you acknowledge, organize, and overcome those challenges. Share this video with someone who might need to hear this message!

💔FREE E-BOOK: How to Process Grief https://mentallystrong.activehosted.com/f/12Ever heard the AI-generated "I lost Myself at Diddy party" Justin Bieber song...

09/26/2024

Want to support a loved one through grief but don't know where to start? This video offers practical advice and insights from my own journey. Remember, presence and understanding go a long way. Let's create a community of compassion.

Are you struggling to help a friend or loved one through intense grief? Dr. B, who has experienced profound loss herself, shares invaluable insights on how t...

09/21/2024

Ever felt lost or angry with God? You're not alone. 🙏 Dr. Thomas shares his personal struggles and how he found healing through faith and self-discovery. Watch this inspiring interview and learn how to embrace your own journey.

Join us for a deeply moving conversation with retired Navy Chaplain and mental health advocate, Dr. Thomas. In this heartfelt interview, Dr. Thomas shares hi...