Seeds of Change Counseling & Consulting, LLC

09/22/2025

Please be wary of misinformation. Tylenol is still the safest and most recommended medication to treat pain and fever during pregnancy, based on years and years of scientific research. There are also no reliable or valid studies that connect Tylenol to any neurobiological disorders or to Autism.

To be clear, SMFM stands behind our recommendation that acetaminophen use during pregnancy has not been shown to cause or increase the risk of autism or other neurobehavioral problems in children.



Read the full statement: https://www.smfm.org/news/smfm-response-to-administration-announcement-on-acetaminophen-use-during-pregnancy-and-autism

09/22/2025

So proud to share that we have been nominated for a Lee's Summit Community Votes award for therapy and counseling! We love the work we get to do in this community.

Official 2025 Community Voting Awards Platform for Lee's Summit, MO. Where the community votes for their favorites every year.

09/12/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Month. If you think someone might be considering su***de, be the one to help them by taking these 5 steps: Ask. Be There. Help Keep Them Safe. Help Them Connect. Follow Up. Learn more at: https://go.nih.gov/ZpZ0h0J

This fact sheet presents five steps for helping someone having thoughts of su***de: Ask, Be There, Help Keep Them Safe, Help Them Connect, and Follow Up.

09/10/2025

It's AuDHD Day! While the term AuDHD isn't officially a diagnosis ADHD and Autism absolutely are, and there are many people who have both. The term AuDHD is used to clarify the specifics of how someone may experience the world when both of these are true for them. Check out the chart below to see some examples. To all our AuDHDers out there, we see you and we adore you!

08/29/2025

We welcome Emily Mallette, MS, NCC, CIT to our practice! Emily is ready to begin seeing clients on Tuesday, September 2nd. Emily has experience working with a variety of ages and presenting concerns. Reach out to Emily at the contact information below, or via our contact page on the website at https://www.seedsofchangecc.com/

08/20/2025

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We have an article from Peg Dawson, Ed.D. with 6 ways to build healthy habits while honing the executive functioning skills needed to keep them going.

https://www.additudemag.com/building-healthy-habits-executive-functioning-skills-adhd/

08/16/2025

Read that first slide again!

07/27/2025

Portrait of a counselor in a three day training: training materials ✅, fun note taking supplies ✅, and for this therapist something to keep the hands busy outside of note taking which helps with attention and focus ✅. Also plenty of beverages, snacks, and sunshine breaks as available.

Did you know Licensed Professional Counselors in Missouri have to have 40 credit hours of continuing education every two years to maintain licensure? Many of us get more than that because we love learning and we are always looking for new ways to support our clients and use the most current research in our practices.

07/25/2025

This summer has been a whirlwind at the practice! Never to busy to share important updates like this from The Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health. In response to the recent FDA session that was not staffed with appropriate panelists using current accepted knowledge, SSRIs are some of the most well researched medications during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. Their use often outweighs the risk of having an untreated mood disorder. Follow this link to read more directly from the source, including important policy recommendations.

On July 21, 2025, the FDA convened an Expert Roundtable on Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and Pregnancy. Organizations such as The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the National Curriculum in Reproductive Psychiatry (NCRP) have raised concerns about many...

04/24/2025

In honor of Autism Acceptance month our real cool friend Amy Nelson, LCSW, LSCSW, RPT-S is giving away free copies of her Ebook Every Bunny Can Learn! Thanks Amy!

🌟 BIG NEWS! 🌟

In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, my award-winning children’s book Every Bunny Can Learn: A Tail of Inclusion is FREE as an eBook from April 21–25 on Amazon! 🐰📖
✨ Let kids everywhere know: there’s more than one way to learn, and EVERY bunny belongs!
📅 Mark your calendar:
🗓️ Starts: April 21st at 12:00 AM PDT
🛑 Ends: April 25th at 11:59 PM PDT

📲 Just make sure to click "Buy Now for Free" (not Kindle Unlimited!)

🎁 Want something extra special? Grab a signed hardback collector’s edition here:
👉 www.emotionalmilestones.com/mimi

03/11/2025

Many people express discomfort with crying. We understand! It can feel vulnerable. Check out this scientific info about the benefits of crying in regulating your nervous system.😢🥺😭🩵

03/07/2025

February felt extra Februaryish this year for us and many of our clients! There has been frequent discussions about exhaustion, anxiety, and sleep disruptions based on dark and cold days, stress related to national news, schedule disruptions due to wild weather patterns, and those weather patterns and barometric pressure shifts increasing pain and inflammation for those who are sensitive to it. If you can relate to any of this, our newest blog post on Spoon Theory might be a helpful addition to managing some of these difficult symptoms. Only 13 days until Spring!💚

Managing life with a chronic illness or mental health challenges can be overwhelming. One day, you may feel like you could conquer the world, and on another, even getting out of bed feels like an insurmountable task. Spoon theory offers a simple yet impactful way to understand and communicate your e...