CK Counseling

11/25/2025

11/20/2025

Coming December 1st we will have Light therapy.
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It’s most effective if you have:
• Worse mood or energy in winter
• Low energy in the mornings
• A tendency to oversleep
• A hard time waking up
• A delayed or irregular sleep schedule
• Seasonal cravings
• Mood that improves when you get more sunlight

Light therapy works by exposing your eyes—not your skin—to a specific kind of bright light that mimics natural outdoor sunlight. This light helps regulate your body’s internal clock and certain brain chemicals that influence mood, energy, and sleep.

1. Resets Your Circadian Rhythm

Your body has a 24-hour internal clock that controls sleep, mood, and hormones. Lack of natural sunlight (especially in winter) can throw it off.
Bright light therapy acts like morning sunlight, telling your brain:
• “It’s daytime—wake up.”
• Shift your internal clock earlier (helpful if you struggle with morning fatigue or winter depression).

2. Boosts Serotonin

Bright light increases serotonin, a neurotransmitter linked to mood and emotional balance.
This is why light therapy is commonly used for:
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Low mood in winter
• Mild depression or fatigue

3. Reduces Melatonin in the Morning

Melatonin is your “sleep” hormone. If your body produces too much during the day (common in winter or when inside a lot), you feel groggy.
Light therapy suppresses melatonin in the morning, giving you more energy.

4. Helps Sleep Disorders

By shifting your sleep timing, it can treat:
• Delayed sleep phase (night owl schedule)
• Irregular sleep from shift work
• Circadian rhythm disorders

Always consult your doctor before using light therapy.
Do not use light therapy if you have bipolar disorder or eye disorders.

Call or text 308-991-3123
Or email ckcounseling@gmail.com

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11/19/2025

Not suggested for people suffering with eye conditions or bipolar disorder. Always consult with your doctor before starting.
Limited availability for appointments. To get started call or text 308-991-3123 or email ckcounseling@gmail.com

11/18/2025

We use art to help kids and people of all ages improve emotional well-being, reduce stress, and develop coping mechanisms.
It’s a nonverbal way to express difficult emotions.