Colleen Johnston Counseling

03/09/2026

Hello first Crocus! I never noticed this before, but they look like Cadbury Eggs! 🐰🐣 Keep your eyes open, you never know what you'll notice. 💛🤍💚

03/06/2026

Get to Naples this weekend! So many events and activities are being offered. And my books are marked down for the special event, only $10 each! 📚💚💜🩵

03/05/2026

Today is National Multiple Personality Day (aka DID)! I wanted to share that I enjoy helping people who experience this, and that many people actually thrive in their lives, despite having multiplicity. My most popular YouTube videos are ones that address some aspect of DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder). One of these videos has over 10k views from all over the world. I'm thrilled to know the info I put out there is helpful. 💜

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03/04/2026

"Reflecting" on the winter that is drawing to a close, and Springing ahead to a fresh season of blossoms! 🌺😻

02/28/2026

Today was an epic collaboration for me. I co-hosted a retreat with my long time friend, Elaine, owner of The Sauna Way. 10 women sharing about their own struggles and strength ("sisu") is a powerful thing. I incorporated some IFS ( Internal Family Systems therapy) teaching with rounds of hot sauna. The weather couldn't have been any more delightful! Sunshine, melting snow, crows, songbirds, windchimes, laughter...a beautiful way to connect to nature, others and to self. I love my "work"!

02/11/2026

We traveled to Buffalo this evening to attend a stunning presentation called "Chasing Monarchs" by National Geographic photographer and explorer Jaime Rojo. Despite climate change and environmental factors, he expressed HOPE for monarchs. And the hope is dependent on each of us planting native flowers and allowing milkweed to grow. There are initiatives in different parts of the country where towns are planting wildflowers as opposed to mowing roadsides!! And it's making a huge difference!
He also highlighted the opportunity Canada, United States and Mexico have to create a continental success story, as the migration of the monarch involves all 3 countries. Scientists and citizens continue to work collaboratively in saving this magnificent butterfly.
It choked me up at times...the beauty, the hope, and Jaime's framing problems as opportunities!! 🦋 (I got lots of compliments on my shirt, too! 😄)

02/09/2026

For my Penn Yan followers! Please keep an eye out for Jemma! 🤍

As many of you may have heard, there was a serious house fire in the Garfield Ave. neighborhood of Penn Yan. The family’s dog was rescued from the home and is now under treatment at Cornell Companion Animal Hospital. Jemma, the family cat, has not been seen since the fire and is thought to have run away and might be hiding. If you see a cat who looks like Jemma (pictured below) in the area or even blocks away, please contact Sam at (315) 412-4241. Thank you for sharing this post and we hope Jemma and her family are reunited soon.

02/07/2026

Tending to the plants, with a little help from my colorful friend. 🌿🌺😽

02/05/2026

When I had skating at Rockefeller Center as a bucket list item, I didn't realize the magic that would occur. Who knew the afternoon sun would make the iconic statue of Prometheus just glow? Or that the rink guard would skate dance with me and say he could feel my energy and it was "magnetic"!! 🧲🤩 What fun! We never know what gifts are to be found each moment.

02/01/2026

There are many forms of "masking." In general, it's a protective strategy where we pretend that we're ok, often covering up our emotions in an effort to fit in. In IFS (internal family systems therapy) we refer to those parts of us who are vulnerable and carrying the negative emotions as "exiles." In the work that I do, we gently identify those parts, and encourage them to release their burdens. It can be a complex process, yet very worthwhile. You're not alone and you matter! 💛
My daughter in law, painted this profound and interactive depiction of how masking can feel.

01/01/2026

The frigid temps kept people home and hunkered down. I'm so happy we chose to brave the weather anyway! The trail is protected from the wind, so the 10° temp didn't feel like it. Winter has it's own unparalleled beauty. ❄️
My hubby hiked and he commented how much better he feels afterwards. He's recovering from surgery on his arm and the fresh air and endorphins gave him a boost. And how wonderful to meet Oscar Yuan in person! Thanks for showing up to the 2026 New Year's Day hike. Trail conversations are the best.

12/31/2025

Hahaha, nice cover photo! 😁 Just a quick message to encourage everyone. Happy New Year and hope to see you on the trail tomorrow. For those of you from far away, thank you for following and hope you get outside for a walk to kick off the New Year tomorrow. 🎉

As we close 2025 down, I wanted to express my gratitude to everyone and give encouragement! Thanks for watching my channel and for sharing my content. Wishin...