Blackwater Counseling at HumanKind

08/30/2023

Did you know that taking a break from work can relieve stress, restore your focus, and increase your creativity?
Listen to your body and take that exercise, snack, or rest break today.

08/23/2023

08/16/2023

//Mornings at Blackwater//

For years, every morning, I drank
from Blackwater Pond.
It was flavored with oak leaves and also, no doubt,
the feet of ducks.
And always it assuaged me
from the dry bowl of the very far past.

What I want to say is
that the past is the past,
and the present is what your life is,
and you are capable
of choosing what that will be,
darling citizen.

So come to the pond,
or the river of your imagination,
or the harbor of your longing,
and put your lips to the world.

And live
your life.

Written Mary Oliver

08/09/2023

Feeling overwhelmed? Try this mindfulness exercise to help you relax and refocus your attention on the present moment.

08/01/2023

"You are imperfect…but you are worthy of love and belonging."
~Brene Brown

07/26/2023

Make sure you are staying hydrated this summer!
Your brain and body will thank you.

[https://www.multipure.com/purely-social/mental-and-emotional-benefits-of-drinking-water/]

07/19/2023

Mornings at Blackwater.

07/12/2023

In what ways will you use your words to help someone grow this week?

07/05/2023

“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives.”
-Bessel A. van der Kolk, from The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

06/30/2023

Creating safety is a process. You’re worth it.


Relationship Green Flags | TherapistAid (https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/relationship-green-flags)

06/21/2023

"What does your gut say?"

When we are socialized to meet the needs of others above all else or are taught that our feelings are insignificant, we may struggle to believe our own senses and stories about what we are experiencing.

Listen to your body. If it feels like gaslighting, it probably is gaslighting.

Gaslighting Warning Signs | TherapistAid (https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/gaslighting-warning-signs)

06/16/2023

You have the right and authority to ask your counselor their stance on anti-oppressive mental health practice. Here are some questions to help get you started!

'The Benefits of "Anti-Oppressive" Practice in Mental Health Care' (https://paintedbrain.org/news/the-benefits-of-anti-oppressive-practice-in-mental-health-care)

06/14/2023

Towards liberation.

Check out 'The Benefits of "Anti-Oppressive" Practice in Mental Health Care' to read more! (https://paintedbrain.org/news/the-benefits-of-anti-oppressive-practice-in-mental-health-care)

06/07/2023

Did you know that sunlight increases your serotonin levels, resulting in an elevated mood and calm, focused mental state? Treat your mental health right and get outside this summer!

NIH | Benefits of Sunlight: A Bright Spot for Human Health (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2290997/)

05/31/2023

Dial 988 at any time- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week- to receive free and confidential emotional support if you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis. https://988lifeline.org/

05/24/2023

What three things are you going to do today to show yourself love, compassion, and kindness?

05/17/2023

Break the stigma. Reach out to a mental health provider today if you need a helping hand, or consider ways that you may be able to provide a helping hand to those around you. Call 988 for 24/7 support.

05/10/2023

Maternal Mental Health Matters. Check out Postpartum Support International (https://www.postpartum.net/) for educational resources, support, and community if you are a postpartum parent.