Positively Speaking Professional Counseling Services, PLLC

11/14/2025

BE KIND TO YOUR MIND from American Counseling Association

Today is ! Don't forget to be kind to one another and always remember to !

11/14/2025

FYI

IMPORTANT NOTICE : Federal Government Reopens and Full November SNAP Benefits to Be Issued

Good news for Kentucky families!

The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) is now working to issue full November benefits to EBT cards.

What SNAP Recipients Need to Know:

• If you already received a reduced amount for November, you will get the rest of your benefits added to your EBT card on or about November 15.
• If you have not yet received your November benefit, you will get a partial payment on or about November 15 and the remaining amount on your regular issuance date.
• Check your EBT card balance before shopping to make sure your benefits are available.
• DCBS offices are open and continue to take and process applications. We are here to help if you have questions.

To make sure Kentuckians have access to food right away, Governor Beshear declared a state of emergency and directed $5 million from the state budget reserve trust fund to Feeding Kentucky food banks.

You can find local food help and other community resources at kynect.ky.gov/resources.

For the latest updates:
• Visit chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dcbs
• Log in to your kynect.ky.gov account
• Watch for official DCBS texts or emails

If you wish to request a fair hearing about your SNAP case, please email Hearings.BranchFC@ky.gov

Benefits

11/13/2025

❤️We want to acknowledge 🌎 World Kindness Day today!

❤️Small acts of kindness really do make a big difference!

❤️We challenge you to do one small act of kindness today, so you can have a positive impact on another person.

❤️It can be as small as giving another person a heartfelt compliment, writing a friend, loved one, or coworker a thank you card to show kindness & appreciation, donating food items to a local food pantry, or paying for someone’s meal behind you in the drive thru line.

❤️By showing extra love & care to our fellow humans spreads light, kindness and positivity to others.

❤️Please share your act of kindness with us in the comments below 👇 that way, we can all focus on kindness today!

11/13/2025

🌿Today’s gratitude tip is to make a gratitude jar!

🌿This is a fun, simple & creative way to express gratitude!

🌿Try doing a 30 day challenge where you list at least 1 thing you’re grateful/thankful for (no repeats) and at the end of the 30 days re-read them!

🌿Try to be as specific as possible-for example instead of “I’m grateful for my best friend,” specify exactly why you’re grateful-“I’m grateful for my best friend’s text message that made me smile today.”

🌿Try to come up with things that brought joy to you or put a smile on your face such as “the beautiful/colorful fall leaves, the sunny day today, my favorite coffee this morning or the compliment I received from a stranger today.” These small things make a big difference in our day!

🌿What are you grateful for today? Please share below ⬇️ In the comments

11/12/2025

🌱We are continuing our theme of gratitude this week!

🌱Here are some simple tips on how to cultivate calm with daily gratitude practice:

•Start your day with a morning gratitude practice. Before you leave your bed, take a moment to reflect on something (or someone) you’re grateful for
•Create a gratitude journal by keeping a journal by your bedside to write out what things you’re grateful for. Try this for at least 1 week (or maybe 1 month) and notice how you feel
•Use mindful breathing. As you wake up, take 3-5 deep breaths as you focus on the things you’re grateful for each day & notice a positive start to your day

🌱Check out these ideas ⬇️ below if you’re new to gratitude practice
🌱We hope thes tips will help you cultivate a calm start to your day!

11/12/2025

Talk Saves Lives Presentation 11/18/25 for helping Veterans from American Foundation for Su***de Prevention

11/12/2025

Another resource for Veterans

Today, we honor and thank all who have served. If you're a Veteran or service member who's struggling, you don't have to face it alone. Call 988 and press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line for emotional support - anytime, day or night.

For more resources, visit 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/veterans-service-members.

11/12/2025

Good resource for Veterans from NAMI

This Veterans Day, we remember and honor the sacrifices veterans gave for our country.

Our NAMI Staff and HelpLine volunteers are off to commemorate this day - but support is still here for you. If you are a military service member, contact the Military Helpline. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or visit chat.988lifeline.org

Visit nami.org/homefront to learn about additional resources for veterans and their families.

11/11/2025

🇺🇸We want to take a moment today to express our deepest gratitude & appreciation for our Veterans.

🇺🇸We have the utmost respect for you and your contribution to this country.

🇺🇸We welcome both active military & Veterans alike at our practice and are honored to work with this population.

❤️Thank you for your service❤️

11/11/2025

🌸Happy Marketing Monday🌸

-Our amazing student, Dianna Tucker will be transitioning from practicum to internship mid-December & will be in need of a few more clients for her clinical mental health counseling experience here at Positively Speaking!

-She has been providing services to our clients since August and has already grown so much professionally during her time here

-She is Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) trained and can work with ages 7+ on a variety of concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief/loss, self-esteem work and boundaries.

-She is closely supervised by the Practice Owner, April Jones, LPCC-S and offers a very affordable rate of $40/session (self-pay only)!

-She offers after school/evening appointment times and has some Saturday availability as well.

-Her slots will book up fast! Please reach out to us at 859-628-0702 by phone 📞 or via our website Positivelyspeakingcounseling.com

11/11/2025

🤗This week’s theme is GRATITUDE 🤗

•Gratitude is a powerful practice that can improve happiness, relationships & overall wellbeing 😊

•Incorporating gratitude activities and exercises into your daily routine can help children/teens & adults develop a positive mindset, emotional awareness & resilience🤔

•Ideas may include writing thank you notes, gratitude journaling, & sharing moments of gratitude with others which can enhance connections & promote kindness😁

•By making this a daily practice you can create a habit of gratitude that may lead to lasting emotional & psychological benefits🙃

•We would like to encourage you to make a daily commitment to practice gratitude work and will share more ideas this week!

11/08/2025

FYI

https://www.wlwt.com/article/crossroads-church-gift-card-giveaway-snap-recipients/69281846?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot&fbclid=IwZnRzaAN7clNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeiofnjMeltO5VLxtbwB9GGiTokIpUoOUzaZiR8ceRndsfGEo0JicSlUogxvA_aem_75WBJoNvfljwzf614evoRQ

Crossroads Church walked back a plan to distribute gift cards to families who are struggling amid the loss of SNAP benefits during the government shutdown.