Renew Counseling Associates

Renew Counseling Associates A non-profit Christian Counseling Group Practice

Join us for Hope After Loss, a free support group created for individuals who have lost a loved one to su***de. This gro...
02/18/2026

Join us for Hope After Loss, a free support group created for individuals who have lost a loved one to su***de. This group offers a compassionate, safe, and understanding space to connect with others who share a similar experience and to find support in your healing journey.

This group meets every 2nd Monday of the month throughout 2026. The next meeting will be held on:
Date: March 9th, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: 8 Wakeman Rd., Fairfield, CT
Cost: Free (made possible through our partnership with Love Like Casey)
Led by: Omar Ziyadeh

This group is open to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one specifically due to su***de, whether the loss was recent or many years ago.

To register or learn more, please visit:
https://renewcounselingct.com/events.html

You may also register by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are here to support you.

Not all “rest” restores you.And not all breaks are actually healing.Numbing helps you avoid discomfort.Resting helps you...
02/16/2026

Not all “rest” restores you.
And not all breaks are actually healing.
Numbing helps you avoid discomfort.
Resting helps you recover energy.
Healing helps your nervous system feel safe again.
Scrolling, binge-watching, staying busy — these can pause the pain, but they don’t resolve it. Healing often feels slower, quieter, and more uncomfortable at first because it asks you to feel, not escape.
🧠 Discomfort doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong.
It often means you’re doing it honestly.
Healing isn’t about checking out — it’s about coming home to yourself.

Trauma doesn’t disappear just because time has passed.
If it isn’t processed, the body carries it quietly — until it doe...
02/10/2026

Trauma doesn’t disappear just because time has passed.
If it isn’t processed, the body carries it quietly — until it doesn’t.
Unexplained tension. Digestive issues. Emotional shutdown. Hypervigilance. Chronic fatigue. These aren’t random. They’re signals that something your mind learned to survive, your body is still holding.
This isn’t about reliving the past — it’s about understanding how your nervous system adapted to protect you.
🧠 What once kept you safe may now be keeping you stuck.
Awareness is not weakness. It’s the doorway to release.

Teen dating violence isn’t always physical — and that’s why it often goes unnoticed.Control, isolation, constant checkin...
02/03/2026

Teen dating violence isn’t always physical — and that’s why it often goes unnoticed.
Control, isolation, constant checking, manipulation, and fear can quietly replace trust and safety. Many teens don’t recognize these patterns because they’re rarely taught what healthy love actually looks like.
Awareness matters because early relationships shape how young people understand boundaries, consent, and self-worth for years to come.
Healthy love should feel safe, respectful, and mutual — every time.

Burnout doesn’t just live in your calendar — it lives in your body.When your nervous system has been running on overdriv...
02/02/2026

Burnout doesn’t just live in your calendar — it lives in your body.
When your nervous system has been running on overdrive for too long, it starts sending signals that feel confusing, intense, or even alarming. That doesn’t mean something is “wrong” with you. It means your body is asking for regulation, not more pushing.
Racing thoughts. Sudden exhaustion. Emotional numbness. Feeling on edge for no clear reason. These are not personal failures — they’re physiological responses to prolonged stress.

🧠 Your body isn’t betraying you.
It’s communicating.

Learning to regulate your nervous system can be the first step toward healing — not hustling harder.

Emotional avoidance may reduce discomfort in the short term, but research consistently shows it increases anxiety and st...
01/26/2026

Emotional avoidance may reduce discomfort in the short term, but research consistently shows it increases anxiety and stress over time. Suppressed emotions remain physiologically active in the body, keeping the nervous system in a state of tension.
Studies in affect regulation indicate that acknowledging and processing emotions reduces amygdala reactivity and improves emotional resilience. Avoidance, on the other hand, reinforces fear pathways in the brain.
Strength isn’t the absence of emotion.
 Strength is the ability to experience emotions without being controlled by them.
Therapy teaches skills to process emotions safely rather than suppress them.

Research on burnout shows that chronic stress without adequate recovery disrupts cortisol regulation, sleep cycles, and ...
01/19/2026

Research on burnout shows that chronic stress without adequate recovery disrupts cortisol regulation, sleep cycles, and emotional resilience. Over time, this can lead to exhaustion, irritability, reduced motivation, and physical symptoms.
Self-awareness allows individuals to recognize early warning signs, adjust expectations, and engage in sustainable routines. Therapy strengthens this awareness by helping people identify patterns before they become harmful.
Sustainable success is built through regulation, not relentless pressure.

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8 Wakeman Road
Fairfield, CT
06824

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 9pm
Tuesday 7am - 9pm
Wednesday 7am - 9pm
Thursday 7am - 9pm
Friday 7am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm

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+12032555078

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