Ennis Counseling Center

07/22/2025

𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗥𝗦!!

04/01/2025

Let’s spread kindness today. 🙏🌼

03/16/2025

Social media and technology have a high correlation to some of our most seen mental health issues!!
Be in the know & protect your kids!!

03/12/2025

Yes, yes they will be left out.

If you delay smartphones & refuse social media until a time when their brains are more equipped to handle it, they will 100% get left out.

Left out of dangerous tik tok trends.

Left out of Instagram drama.

Left out of Snapchat n**e pics.

Left out of comparison and body image traps.

Left out of knowing what every friend is doing without them.

Left out of mindless scrolling.

Left out of living online.

Left out of pornsites.

Left out of addictive gaming.

Left out of burning bridges.

Left out of inappropriate conversations.

Left out of incessant bullying.

Left out of possible predators.

Left out of sleepless nights.

Left out of MA shows.

Left out of explicit lyrics.

Left of out losing their innocence.

Left out of endless distractions.

Yes, they are going to be left out.

And probably left out of some friend groups & cool crowds & middle school romances & meet ups & funny memes & weekend parties.

It’s a bummer but I’ll take it.

And I’m not naive enough to think that holding off on a phone, internet or social media takes away all the junk. Of course it won’t.

But it also doesn’t open the door and usher it in with my silent blessing.

Being left out is a small price to pay for a fighting chance at becoming the person they were meant to be in this crazy, mixed up world.

And if more parents would choose this path, it would be a little less lonely.

Heck, maybe even be cool.

But even if it never is, I am 💯 positive that I will stand my ground.

Because there are far worse things than being left out.

Thanks for this excellent post! Parents, this is a great account to follow.

Parents,

✅Delay the smartphone until at least 8th grade with our pledge!

✅Get a basic phone if you need to get in touch before then. We have some listed on our website and on our Instagram Story highlight .

✅Don't give a fully loaded smartphone when you do permit a smartphone. Start slowly. Take off the internet browser, games and access to the App Store. Put time and place restrictions in place via parental controls.

You've got this parents! 🙌🙌🙌

02/28/2025

If this isn't the sad ass truth

02/26/2025

Check in with yourself today. What do you need? Whether it’s rest, movement, fun, or connection, respond the way you would to someone you love. 💐

When we take care of ourselves, we strengthen our emotional foundation. This makes it easier to manage stress, show up for others, and build healthy relationships.

For more self-care insights and practical ways to nurture yourself, check out this month’s Singles Snapshot newsletter. https://bit.ly/3BvFdwx

02/26/2025

Friendly reminder that God loves you and your life matters. 💝

02/26/2025

Great reminder!!

I obviously let my toddlers in the car with me, but no way would I let them drive. It's the same for our feelings. It is totally okay for us to experience all the feelings. BUT, there can be problems when we let certain feelings (like anger or frustration) "drive" us.

12/22/2024

Grief during the holidays can be so overwhelming and difficult. Please know you’re not alone and there are people who want to support you through your own personal journey of grief.

Please don’t hesitate to give us a call. We have several counselors who are trained and willing to navigate whatever kind of grief you are experiencing this holiday season.

10/08/2024

08/27/2024

Some great beginning of the year reminders for educators and students 🧡💛