Blossoming Hope Counseling and Consulting

02/06/2026

Reflection Prompt:
What does rest, joy, or peace look like for me as a form of resistance or care?

Within Black history, rest and joy have never been luxuries—they’ve been acts of survival, resilience, and self-preservation in the face of systems designed to exhaust and dehumanize. Choosing softness, laughter, creativity, and ease is not avoidance—it’s care.

Black joy is not frivolous.
It is grounding.
It is healing.
It is necessary.

As you reflect, consider how you can honor your nervous system, your body, and your spirit—on your own terms.

Save this for later.
Return to it when the world feels heavy.

02/04/2026

Did you know?
Black communities have historically been excluded from ethical, accessible mental health care—while simultaneously being overpathologized, misdiagnosed, and under-supported within medical and mental health systems.

This history matters. It shapes trust, access, and how therapy is experienced today. Generational trauma, medical racism, and cultural misunderstanding have created real barriers that don’t disappear simply because services exist.

That’s why culturally responsive care isn’t optional—it’s essential. Effective therapy must acknowledge historical harm, honor lived experience, and center safety, dignity, and cultural context. Healing happens best when people feel seen, believed, and respected.

Mental health care should be a place of restoration—not another source of harm.

02/03/2026

Introducing Love Your Health — a Free Community Wellness Event, promoted by Lotus Bloom Psychology, and hosted in partnership with local providers like Blossoming Hope Counseling & Consulting!

Join us at the Yorktown Center in Lombard, IL on Saturday February 21st, from 12pm-4pm to connect with local health experts and promote well-being!
This event is artfully crafted for families looking for local health resources, parents seeking support for their children’s development, teens and adults interested in mental health and wellness, community members wanting to explore new services, and anyone curious about simple steps to improve their well-being. At the Love Your Health Fair, you can expect a warm, community-focused event filled with local wellness professionals and trusted providers ready to share resources and answer questions. Enjoy exclusive event-day offers, fun giveaways, family-friendly activities, and plenty of opportunities to explore services that support your overall well-being.

Blossoming Hope Counseling & Consulting will be onsite as a community partner, offering mental-health resources, information about our services, and space for real conversations about care and healing.

We hope to see you there!

Read more here:

A free community event for wellness, connection, and care. Saturday, February 21 at Yorktown Center.

02/02/2026

February is Black History Month—and it’s more than a moment to reflect on the past. It’s a time to honor the lived experiences, resilience, brilliance, and ongoing contributions of Black people.

Black history lives in our families, our communities, our stories, and our healing. At Blossoming Hope, we remain committed to supporting Black humanity, wellness, and liberation—not just this month, but always.

We honor where we come from, acknowledge where we are, and continue moving forward with intention. 🖤✨

02/02/2026

To My Black and Brown Sistahs — This piece honors the resilience, strength, and brilliance passed down through generations. It’s okay to admit it’s hard right now. Read the full reflection and find community, rest, and resistance: https://wix.to/dhShnaM

This s**t is hard. Really hard.And I don’t want to sugarcoat it — especially not during Black History Month, when we honor the resilience, strength, and brilliance of the women who came before us. Women who survived unimaginable brutality, held whole families together, built schools, organized m...

01/30/2026

With January coming to a close, reflect on what this month taught you about your needs. What do you need more of in your life, and what can you stray away from to create more space for things that serve you? Let these guide your focus moving into February!

#2026

01/29/2026

01/29/2026

The Monthly Bloom is here! Read about our new highlights coming into 2026 including the Love Your Health Community Wellness Event, a Mindful Moment, and the Care Corner!

01/28/2026

You are allowed to move at your own pace. Take your time. Pursue what you want to pursue. It is as simple as that!

01/27/2026

Love Your Health — a Free Community Wellness Event, promoted by Lotus Bloom Psychology, and hosted in partnership with local providers like Blossoming Hope Counseling & Consulting!

Join us at the Yorktown Center in Lombard, IL on Saturday February 21st, from 12pm-4pm to connect with local health experts and promote well-being!
This event is artfully crafted for families looking for local health resources, parents seeking support for their children’s development, teens and adults interested in mental health and wellness, community members wanting to explore new services, and anyone curious about simple steps to improve their well-being. At the Love Your Health Fair, you can expect a warm, community-focused event filled with local wellness professionals and trusted providers ready to share resources and answer questions. Enjoy exclusive event-day offers, fun giveaways, family-friendly activities, and plenty of opportunities to explore services that support your overall well-being.

Blossoming Hope Counseling & Consulting will be onsite as a community partner, offering mental-health resources, information about our services, and space for real conversations about care and healing.

We hope to see you there!

Read more here: https://www.lotusbloompsychology.com/loveyourhealth

01/26/2026

Therapists, clinicians, social workers, and all helpers — self-preservation is not selfish. This short read explains why protecting your own well-being is essential to sustain the work you love. Take 3 minutes to care for yourself so you can keep caring for others. Read more: https://wix.to/s0B63HP

01/26/2026

With all the winter storms around the country, we wanted to check in. How are you doing? What have you noticed yourself enjoying, and what can you live without? Take this extra time at home to care for yourself. Drop an emoji in the comments on how you are doing.