Lunday Counseling Center LLC

11/15/2025

Trauma doesn’t just affect how we feel — it changes how the brain works.

Parts of the brain that handle fear, memory, and decision-making start to reroute themselves for survival.

▶️The amygdala becomes extra alert.
▶️The hippocampus has a harder time calming the alarm.
▶️And the networks that help us focus or connect with others shift toward keeping us safe instead.

This is what I call The Biology Of Trauma® — when the body’s survival wiring becomes the new normal.

The good news: with the right support, the nervous system can relearn what safety feels like — and the brain can change again.

Some brains remain “on alert” even in calm environments. This reflects survival circuits that continue operating despite the absence of external threat.

11/15/2025

"Rejection is a sneaky adversary. It impacts us in ways we don’t even realize. You may think you don’t need to deal with it - I felt that way for a time - but we all have areas in our lives that are shaped by the rejections we have faced in life.

Here’s a life hack for you - determine to be difficult to offend and you will be so much happier and more peaceful. Sounds simple but if you’ve ever encountered other human beings you know it takes practice. :)" -Ginger

Check out Healing the Wounds of Rejection at joycemeyer.org/NewBook for more ideas.

11/15/2025

11/10/2025

11/09/2025

SECOND CHANCE SUNDAY - revisiting your favourite posts from the last 7 days.

Worries are part of growing up. As children learn about the world, their brains are still working out what feels safe, what feels uncertain, and how to make sense of big feelings.

This visual shows common worries by age — to help young people (and the adults supporting them) see that many worries are developmentally normal, not signs of something 'wrong'. These are common patterns, not fixed rules. Every child’s worries are shaped by their environment, temperament and experiences.

We stop at around age 14 because, from this point on, worries become more individual and tied to identity, friendships, belonging and life experiences. Support at this stage is less about reassurance and more about connection, curiosity and co-regulation.

If your child is feeling overwhelmed, or if worries are starting to take over everyday life, our When Worries Take Over Toolkit offers step-by-step scripts, support strategies and gentle, brain-based tools you can use right away — link in comments below ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio.

11/08/2025

It’s a misquote of Proverbs 13:24 which states “whoever spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.”
In Psalms 23, the rod and staff are considered comforting. Discipline is not punishment—it’s protection. Like a shepherd’s rod, correction guides us away from danger and toward safety. The heart of Proverbs 23:13-14 isn’t the rod—it’s loving discipline.
God calls parents to guide, correct, and teach—not to punish in anger. Discipline shapes the heart. It teaches us to turn from sinful, harmful actions, and find true fulfillment in Christ.
So, when it comes to discipline, lead with love. Seek gentle correction first. Keep calm, and let every action reflect Christ’s care.
Learn more about discipline -> https://bit.ly/4oaiEUO

11/04/2025

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