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Creative Family Counseling

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07/24/2025

July 24, 2025 is International Self-Care Day!! 🧘‍♀️ 🌿

We strongly encourage you to take this day to prioritize yourself in anyway you can, whether big or small!! Remember, you can’t pour from an empty cup, so taking the time to rejuvenate yourself and refill your cup not only positively impacts you, but can also impact those around you! 🫶

What are you favorite forms of self-care? Let us know in the comments!
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07/23/2025

Is summer leaving you feeling burnt out as a parent? We know you love your children, but we also understand that summer break can be overwhelming and draining for many parents!

We want you to know that you’re not alone in your parenting journey. At Creative Family Counseling, we don’t just provide your child with support, we also provide parenting support for any parents out there!

Here are 4 tips we suggest to help manage the end-of-summer parental burnout you may be experiencing:

🍧 Start each week with a plan - While this is easier said than done, going into each week with a plan can help with feeling overwhelmed or unprepared. But if things don’t end up going according to plan, that’s alright! Try to remain as flexible as possible.
🍧 Embrace imperfection - Remember, there is no such thing as a perfect parent or person! Show yourself compassion and remind yourself that this is your first time parenting. Take a deep breath, give yourself grace, and take breaks when necessary.
🍧 Encourage independent play - Please don’t feel like you are responsible for entertaining your child 24/7. There is so much good that comes from independent play. Both you and your child will reap the benefits!
🍧 Seek support from family and friends - If you are lucky enough to have friends and family who live nearby that are able to help lighten your load in any way, don’t be afraid to lean on them!

📞 If you are in need of professional support, we are always here for you. Reach out to us at anytime by calling 502-709-0410.
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07/17/2025

As a parent or caregiver, you’ve probably heard, “I’m boooored!” more times than you can count, especially during the summer months when your child’s day might not be filled with activity after activity from the moment they wake up until they go to sleep at night.

We want to let you know that is perfectly ok! In fact, it’s actually extremely beneficial for kids to experience boredom, although they might beg to differ. While it might be difficult to hear the complaints about being bored, just know there are some positives that come out of boredom such as:

🎈 Fostering creativity and imagination
🎈 Boosting problem-solving skills
🎈 Developing independence and autonomy
🎈 Promoting mindfulness
🎈 Encouraging emotional self-regulation

We encourage you to help your child come up with a list of all the activities they enjoy doing or would like to do that they can turn to whenever boredom creeps in. This helps them rely less on you or others for entertaining them or coming up with ideas for what to do. You might be surprised at just how much your child benefits from moments of boredom!

You can also check out our blog to learn more about how to teach your child about the gift of independent play here: https://creativefamilycounseling.org/teaching-our-child-the-gift-of-independent-play/
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07/15/2025

“When we only had one child, giving him our undivided attention was not very challenging during a typical week. As we neared the birth of our second child, however, we realized a mis-step we had made – in an effort to show love to our child through our constant play with him, we robbed him of gifts that independent play offers. At four years old, he would struggle to find ways to entertain himself and needed our constant involvement with him. When we were unable to play, we noticed he would become upset. With big feelings comes big behaviors, and so when asked to spend a few moments with himself doing independent play, we repeatedly experienced tantrums. With a new baby on the way, my partner and I realized we needed to help him develop the skill of independent play quickly.”

If you find that your child has difficulty with independent play, check out our blog to learn more about how to teach your child the gift of independent play: https://creativefamilycounseling.org/teaching-our-child-the-gift-of-independent-play/
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07/10/2025

🎉 We want to wish a BIG happy birthday to Opal!! 🎉

We hope you have a wonderful day filled with all the treats, pets, and naps you could ever want!! Thank you for all of the joy and healing you bring to everyone at CFC! 🎂🥳

At CFC, we truly believe that Therapy Dogs are able to heal hearts in ways only loving animals can! 💜 If you’re interested in Animal Assisted Therapy, give us a call at 502-709-0410 or visit https://creativefamilycounseling.org/animal-assisted-therapy/
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07/08/2025

📚 Summer reading recommendation! 📚

If you’re looking for a children’s book that helps promote emotional growth, we have a wonderful option for you!!

✨ In My Heart: A Book of Feelings: Joe Witek, Author & Christine Roussey, Illustrator ✨

With charming text, whimsical illustrations, and an irresistible die-cut heart that extends through each spread, this gorgeously packaged and unique feelings book is a storytime and bedtime favorite. It will not only help your little one understand their feelings, but you'll also hear, “Read it again!"

You can check out our whole list of recommended reading for both parents and children here on our website!! 👉 https://creativefamilycounseling.org/recommended-reading-list/
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07/03/2025

Sport tryouts are on the horizon and we want student athletes to have the tools they need to perform their absolute best!! ⛹️‍♀️

For many, high-pressure situations can bring feelings of nervousness and anxiety. If these feelings begin to impact an individual’s performance, self-esteem, or causes them to dread an activity they once loved, it might be time to help shift their mindset.

🏈 Listen to music beforehand that helps get you pumped up and feeling confident! Sometimes just shaking out the nerves and getting out of your head is all you need.
🏀 Practice positive self-talk. If you let negativity overtake your thoughts, you will start to believe it. Overpower those negative thoughts and don’t doubt your abilities. Feeling confident in yourself can make all the difference!
⚽ Meditate and use breathing techniques to calm down. If you start to feel yourself getting overwhelmed or like the anxiety is taking over, just take a moment to ground yourself and reconnect with your breath.
⚾ Set realistic goals and don’t focus on the outcome. By focusing on winning, you put unnecessary added pressure on yourself. Work hard to reach attainable goals and trust in yourself that you’ll do the best you can in the moment, and that’s what matters most.

📞 If you or someone you know is continuing to struggle with intense feelings of anxiety, you can reach out to our caring therapists at 502-709-0410.
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07/01/2025

July is Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month! ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼

This month is dedicated to raising awareness of the mental health needs and experiences of BIPOC communities. Because members of BIPOC communities often face unnecessary barriers to receiving mental health care, it’s that much more important that we work to educate ourselves and others, start open and honest conversations about mental health, and understand the resources available that we can share with others.

To learn more, you can visit: https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Bebe-Moore-Campbell-National-Minority-Mental-Health-Awareness-Month/
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06/27/2025

Today is National PTSD Awareness Day 💙

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder affects many individuals who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, however, not all trauma leads to PTSD. While symptoms are different for each person, life with PTSD can feel extremely isolating, overwhelming, triggering, and numbing for many.

Supporting those living with PTSD and ensuring they get the professional help they need to process and cope with their trauma is the most important thing we can do.

📞 If you’re struggling with PTSD and feel you would benefit from working with a trauma counselor, give us a call today at 502-709-0410.

🔴 In cases of emergency, dial 988 for the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline 🔴
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06/19/2025

☀️ Summer is here, which means your kids probably have A LOT more free time on their hands! ☀️

When the weather is gloomy or there are no activities planned, you might find your kids reaching for screens and devices more than usual to pass the time. ⏰ To help combat excessive screen usage, we’ve put together 5 tips for managing screen time this summer!

🍧 Because screens are used for a wide variety of activities such as education, connecting with friends & family, learning new hobbies, etc., The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends “considering the quality of interactions with digital media and not just the quantity, or amount of time.” Not all screen time is harmful, so monitoring the quality of your child’s screen time can help avoid mindless screen & device usage.
🍧 Whether you want to keep your child’s screen time usage to 30 minute intervals throughout the day or give them a 1 hour time frame for the entire day, setting a timer establishes boundaries and sets expectations for when it’s time to power down the devices.
🍧 Designating screen-free activities is another way to put boundaries in place when it comes to screen time, so your child knows what to expect.
🍧 Creating a schedule to follow helps your child maintain a routine during the summer. It also ensures your child is completing certain tasks or activities before reaching for the screen first thing in the morning.
🍧 Explaining the reasons behind your screen time rules and boundaries can help your child understand the importance of following them. Not enforcing your rules or becoming lenient can lead to more resistance, push back, and emotional reactions from your child.

At the end of the day, managing your child’s screen time is all about helping to create balance in their lives. If you know that screen time is starting to negatively impact your child’s health and well-being, it might be time to tighten the reins. On the other hand, if there are days where your kids are watching cartoons for hours on end because it’s storming outside and you just need some peace and quiet to get things done, that’s ok too!! Remember to give yourself grace as you navigate screen time during the summer.

📞 Take the first step towards a happier and healthier home by giving us a call at 502-709-0410 and scheduling an appointment with one of our expert therapists!!
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06/17/2025

If you’ve experienced a traumatic event, we know how debilitating and long lasting the effects of that event can be. At Creative Family Counseling we offer various forms of trauma counseling to help you and your loved ones process & heal from the effects of traumatic events.

These include:

🪷 EMDR Therapy
🎨 Art Therapy
🧸 Play Therapy
🐶 Animal Assisted Therapy

Our EMDR Trained Therapists are Madison Malloy, Gabrielle Christensen, Melanie Summers, and Erica Adams.

Our Trauma Therapists are Melanie Summers, Erica Adams, Gabrielle Christensen, Natasha Markwell, Madison Malloy, Megan McCarty, and Nora Gardner.

📞 Schedule your appointment with one of our trauma therapists today by calling 502-709-0410. You can also learn more about our trauma counseling specialties by visiting www.creativefamilycounseling.org.
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Saint Matthews, KY

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 7pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15027090410

Website

http://www.creativefamilycounseling.org/

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Transforming Homes of Chaos into Homes of Happiness

The goal of Creative Family Counseling is to provide evidence based mental health therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, & families through a creative approach. We treat issues such as anxiety & panic, depression, mood instability, parenting challenges, childhood behavioral issues, PTSD & recovery from traumatic events, strained relationships, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, procrastination, performance issues, and LGBTQIA issues.

The creative, outside-of-the-box thinking Therapists at Creative Family Counseling share a passion for helping families reach their goals as efficiently as possible. By the time people come to see us, they’ve already tried other solutions that haven’t helped them accomplish the change they wish to see. We feel strongly that we are not the experts in clients’ lives, but a partner in creating change. The specialties available at Creative Family Counseling include Positive Parenting Support, Play Therapy, Animal-Assisted Therapy with our Certified Therapy Dogs, use of art, Sandtray Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Performance Enhancement, Spiritually Integrated Counseling, and Positive Discipline Parent Education

Clients are welcome to include whoever they’d like into their therapeutic experiences at Creative Family Counseling with individual counseling available for people of all ages, plus family therapy, couples therapy and parent workshops.