Delano Counseling & Wellness

01/26/2026

Who you surround yourself with matters because the brain is constantly picking up on emotional tone, patterns, and expectations. Over time, repeated interactions teach the mind what feels normal, safe, or stressful, even when we are not consciously aware of it. The people around you quietly influence how you think, react, and show up, which is why choosing relationships that feel steady and supportive can make such a difference. ❤️‍🔥

01/16/2026

Why register for BIO Girls?
"As a therapist, I am a huge proponent for mental health and know how important it is for girls, this age especially, to build confidence. I love that the BIO Girls program works to give the girls confidence and self-esteem and also concentrates on showing kindness to others."

Register now: https://www.biogirls.org/register

01/16/2026

Exercise for just 20-30 min a day is so good for your brain! Here’s to improving your brain health! 🙌🏻💪🏻🧠

01/12/2026

Here’s to better brain health for 2026!

01/05/2026

Here’s a couple great book recommendations if anyone is looking to add to their list for the new year! Both books give great, practical tools for you to help your child reach their full potential, and to help them develop resilience and emotional strength.

12/31/2025

Excited for this to be coming to Delano!

We are excited to announce that BIO Girls will be coming to Delano in 2026!

BIO - Beautiful, inside and out. BIO Girls addresses the mental health crisis facing young girls today. This 12-session program equips girls in grades 2-6 to face today's pressures through a unique blend of character- building lessons featuring faith-based devotions, small-group mentoring with positive role models, and
goal setting activities.

Programs are 100% volunteer led and truly need the support of the community to successfully serve participants. Through volunteering and fundraising, we are grateful for those who will support ourprogram in the months to come. If you are seeing this post - please share this with your friends and invite them into the village it takes to serve our local youth!

12/18/2025

People-pleasing may feel like your personality, but it’s actually a pattern.

And patterns can be rewired. ⏰

Your brain may have learned to associate approval with safety, but your mind has the power to interrupt that loop. The mind can observe the brain’s reactions and choose a new response.

This is the beauty of mind management.
You don’t have to stay stuck in cycles of overgiving, self-editing, or shrinking to keep the peace.

You are allowed to think for yourself, even if others don’t like it.
You are allowed to say no and still be worthy.
You are allowed to break the habit without breaking connection to who you are.

12/11/2025

12/04/2025

✨ Your mind is one of the most powerful forces in your life. When stress and worry take over, your thoughts can cut deeper than any outside challenge. 🧠 Neuroscience shows that repeated negative thinking strengthens those patterns, making it harder to stay present with family and to enjoy the everyday moments that truly matter. ❄️ But when you train your mind to release what you can’t control, you create space for peace, connection, and resilience. 🌿 Protecting your mental wellness empowers you to show up fully—for yourself and for the people you love most. 💙

10/30/2025

You are the company you keep. The people closest to you influence your thoughts, habits, and even how you see yourself.

Find those who encourage growth, not gossip or negativity.

People who speak truth with love — not judgment.

To learn how to surround yourself with the right people, comment “SAFE.”

07/04/2025

07/01/2025

Moving forward after family pain doesn’t mean pretending it didn’t happen. It doesn’t mean minimizing the damage, or smoothing it over so everyone else stays comfortable. It means accepting the truth about what happened — even if only internally, because others aren’t ready to hear it.

It means allowing yourself to grieve. It means giving language to the things you carried, sometimes silently, for years. And it means letting go — not because they’ve changed, or because it’s all resolved — but because you’re ready to heal, whether they participate or not.

Forgiveness doesn’t erase your story. It breaks the hold that pain has over your future. It’s not the same as reconciliation. It’s not a forced reunion. It’s a choice to release yourself from the weight of resentment, so you can live in peace, not paralysis.

You can move forward and still honor the truth. You can forgive and still protect your peace. That’s not denial — that’s maturity.