Haven Family Therapy

11/19/2025

11/17/2025

Parenting teens is not for the weak! 💪
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Your sweet little child has grown into a moody, opinionated, complicated teen, and you’re worried about their safety, their future, who they’re friends with, what they’re getting up to when they’re out of your sight (or when they’re online), what kind of person they are now, who they’ll be when they grow up.
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Teens require a unique approach to parenting, one that involves teamwork between parents, active listening, clear and steady communication, mutual respect, well-defined expectations, and some flexibility.
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Read my new blog post to learn more. 👉 https://www.havenfamilytherapy.com/blog/calm-clear-constructive-how-to-keep-your-cool-while-parenting-teens

11/14/2025

True growth isn’t about making life predictable. It’s about learning to stay steady in uncertainty, to find calm even when things feel messy or out of your hands. ✨
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Your inner peace is a practice, not a perfect outcome. 💛
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11/12/2025

Therapy is hard work, and also the most life-giving thing I do.❤️
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Watching clients face hard things, set boundaries, repair relationships, and choose themselves? ☕️ It fills my cup.
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11/10/2025

Grief and gratitude can coexist.
You can miss someone deeply and still feel thankful for the love you shared.💕
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You can ache for what’s gone and still smile at a memory.
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You can feel sadness and peace, emptiness and warmth — all at once.
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Healing isn’t about choosing one emotion over the other.
It’s about creating space for the full truth of your experience — the pain of loss and the beauty of what remains.
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🕯 This season, give yourself permission to hold both.
To honor your grief and to notice small moments of comfort, connection, and love that still surround you.
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Because the presence of gratitude doesn’t erase grief, it softens it.
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💛 Save this post for the days when your heart feels heavy.
💬 Share it with someone who needs a gentle reminder that it’s okay to feel both.

11/07/2025

November is National Adoption Month, a time to celebrate and recognize the incredible love and commitment that adoptive families bring into the lives of children.🫶
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Adoption isn’t just about giving a child a home; it’s about giving them a chance at a brighter future and a loving family. It’s a testament to the power of love, resilience, and the belief that family is defined not by blood, but by the heart.❤️

11/05/2025

🌟On this National Stress Awareness Day, let’s pause, take a deep breath, and acknowledge the importance of managing stress in our lives.
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Here are a few reminders on this day:
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1️⃣ Prioritize self-care as a daily ritual. It’s not selfish; it’s self-preservation.
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2️⃣ Don’t hesitate to reach out to friends, family, or professionals if you’re feeling overwhelmed. You don’t have to face stress alone.
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3️⃣ Practice mindfulness to stay in the present moment. It’s a powerful tool to reduce anxiety and stress.
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4️⃣ Strive for a balance between work and relaxation. Overcommitting can lead to burnout.
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5️⃣ Everyone experiences stress at some point. Sharing your experiences can foster understanding and support.

11/03/2025

Micromanaging often comes from love and wanting the best for our kids. ❤️
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But too much control can leave them feeling anxious or powerless.
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Here are 5 ways to guide with love AND give kids the freedom to grow.

10/31/2025

You attract what you are.
You create what you think about.

Read that again.🙂

✨ If this inspired you, share it to your story so someone else gets the reminder today too ✨

10/29/2025

🚑🚒🚓 Honoring Our Heroes on National First Responders Day!
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Today we celebrate your unwavering dedication, selflessness, and courage.
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👩‍⚕️ To the paramedics who provide critical medical care in emergencies,
👨‍🚒 To the firefighters who battle blazes and safeguard our communities,
👮 To the police officers who uphold law and order, often in challenging circumstances.
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Your sacrifices do not go unnoticed.
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You are the true heroes among us, and your service is a beacon of hope and safety.

10/27/2025

Scrolling can be fun, but it can also chip away at self-esteem. Here’s how to help teens stay grounded and confident.

10/24/2025

Some things are worth letting go of. 🌿

Stop chasing the “what ifs” and start focusing on what brings you peace, joy, and purpose right now. Because real happiness is built inside you, not found in someone else or in a future moment. 💛

Stick with what makes you feel alive: the routines, the people, the little moments that light you up. That’s where life feels full.

✨ Save this post for the days you need the reminder
💬 Share it with a friend who’s stressing over things they can’t control
❤️ Like & comment what brings you joy today.