Balanced Life Counseling & Wellness

09/12/2025

Our bodies need rest, even during a busy day.
Here are a few ways we can take a quick pause allowing our bodies to rest throughout the day. Rather it is only 2 minutes or 20 minutes, these activities can help you reset. Want to explore more ways to to personalize your daily rest? Reach out to our therapist at www.balancedlifegr.com!

09/12/2025

✨Today is the last day to cast your votes for your favorite local businesses for the West Michigan Woman Reader's Choice Awards! We truly are honored and excited to be a top three finalist in the Mental Health Category and would greatly appreciate your vote to show support! Already voted? It looks like you can vote more than once! 🥰

Link to vote: https://westmichiganwoman.com/2025-readers-choice-awards-round-2-voting

09/11/2025

📣Community Event Alert!📣

Grand Rapids Lgbtq+ Healthcare Consortium is hosting an amazing event to celebrate National Coming Out Day🥳! Check out the details on their website, it's sure to be an evening of fun, connection and art!

🌈✨Presenting OUTShine: Where Talent Meets Identity!

Join us as we honor National Coming Out Day 2025 with a vibrant evening of live performances, bold fashion, visual art, and powerful stories—brought to life by Beauty Beyond Drag Productions and our incredible community of creators.
💫 An unforgettable night of authenticity, artistry, and pride—our signature fundraiser of the year!

📅 Thursday, October 9 | 6–9 PM
📍 New Vintage Place
🎟 Tickets: $25 (scan the QR code on the flyer or visit our website! LINK IN BIO!)

09/10/2025

We are so thankful to be featured on the list of finalist West Michigan Woman Reader's Choice Awards in the Mental Health Services category!
Last day to vote is coming up on September 12th!
Go to https://westmichiganwoman.com/readers-choice-awards to cast your votes!

09/10/2025

Intersectionality is important to consider with su***de prevention month!
For example, transgender and non-binary young people experience serious thoughts of attempting su***de at such high percentages. With the insight Trevor Project yearly survey provides us, we can see how much our LGBTQIA+ communities might be impacted by different mental health struggles. Crisis interventions or supports can be found at thetrevorproject.org/crisis-services/. Reminder that if you or someone you know needs the support you can call the National Alliance of Mental Illness help line at 800-950-6264 or call, text, or chat 988. Affirming, supportive therapy can be found at www.balancedlifegr.com to start sessions with one of our therapists .

09/08/2025

988 Day of Action is today!!
Today we are putting a spotlight on the 988 su***de and crisis lifeline to spread awareness about a very important 24/7 resource for those in our community struggling with suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
We challenge everyone to spread information about the 988 lifeline in some way today and tell us how you helped spread awareness in the comments! If you or someone you know is in need of immediate support reach out to 988, your local community mental health providers, or the closest hospital.
Looking for local support? Reach out to one of our therapists at www.balancedlifegr.com to start your sessions!

09/05/2025

Happy International Day of Charity!
Today is a reminder of how we can impact our communities through volunteering, donating, spreading awareness, or even organizing a fundraiser for your local charities. It is a reminder of how important community is! What did you do today to help spread charity?
Reach out to our therapist at www.balancedlifegr.com if you are looking to expand your community support as you support your community this International Day of Charity.

09/04/2025

Let's take a look into what art therapy can look like!
Art is such a helpful tool to process and express our emotions, but ever wonder how?
Patricia is showing an activity they have created when practicing "A Good Mess" art activity. This activity helps us let go of perfection and expectations by freely using art supplies without an end goal. Such a great activity to relieve stress and sooth anxiety. Visit www.balancedlifegr.com if you are looking to explore how art can be helpful for your healing!

09/03/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month!
Su***de and suicidal thoughts are not as rare as we might think. 1 in 20 US adults experience thoughts of su***de each year which is why it is extremely important to know the resources for ourselves and our community. If you or someone you know needs the support you can call the National Alliance of Mental Illness help line at 800-950-6264 or call, text, or chat 988.
If you are looking to add more resources to your support system, reach out to our therapist at www.balancedlifegr.com

08/30/2025

MomsBloom, Inc. has a vision to improve postpartum care in our community, and your voice matters. If you're a parent, caregiver, or someone who supports families, please take this short (less than 5-minute!) survey. Your feedback can help shape better support for local families. momsbloom.org/survey 💛
If you are interested in learning more about Momsbloom, visit their website at momsbloom.org

08/28/2025

There is not one way to respond to traumatic events. Our bodies do what they have to in order to protect us, often resulting in trauma responses . The most common being freeze. flight, fight, or fawn. You are not alone and you do not have to process trauma alone!
If you have ever experienced these responses and would like to understand them more, reach out to our therapist at www.balancedlifegr.com

08/27/2025

We are so honored to have been nominated and to be a finalist for the West Michigan Woman Reader's Choice Awards in the Mental Health Services category!

We would love your support by voting for us! Voting is open now through September 12!
https://westmichiganwoman.com/readers-choice-awards