Blue Chair Counseling

09/10/2025

🌍💛 World Su***de Prevention Day 💛🌍

Today we join the global effort to shine a light on hope, connection, and support.
Every life matters. Every story matters. Every person matters.

💬 Talking about su***de does not cause it—it opens the door to healing.
🤝 Reaching out can save a life—whether it’s checking in on a friend, sharing your own struggles, or simply listening without judgment.
💛 Hope is real. Help is here. Healing is possible.

If you or someone you love is struggling, you are not alone.
📞 Call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.
📲 You can also reach out to a trusted friend, family member, or a mental health professional.

At Blue Chair Counseling, we believe in creating space for any shade of blue. 💙
Let’s keep the conversation open, today and every day.

***dePreventionDay

08/13/2025

📚 First day back to school — you’ve got this! 🎒

Good luck to all of the Collinsville students starting a new school year today! And to our neighbors in other districts starting soon — we’re wishing you the very best as your first day approaches. To the teachers and families making it all happen — we see you, and we’re cheering you on too. 📣

Whether you’re feeling excited, nervous, or a little of both, remember — every big journey starts with a single step (and maybe a strong cup of coffee 👀).

From all of us at Blue Chair Counseling, we’re wishing you a year full of learning, laughter, and support. 💙

Send a message to learn more

08/04/2025

🥜 It’s National Grab Some Nuts Day… and yes, we’re celebrating. 😄
At Blue Chair Counseling, we fully support you grabbing:
👉 A handful of heart-healthy nuts
👉 A deep, grounding breath
👉 And maybe… a session to unload the mental mixed nuts 🌀

Nuts are great for your brain—just like therapy (minus the shell).
So whether you’re into almonds, cashews, or unpacking generational trauma—we’ve got space for you. 💙

Stay grounded. Stay a little nutty.
We’re here for it.

07/23/2025

🧠✨ It’s International Yada Yada Yada Day… and yes, we’re going there.

Sometimes the “yada yada yada” isn’t just filler—it’s the skipped-over real stuff.

🔹 “I’ve been feeling anxious, yada yada yada, I just can’t focus lately.”
🔹 “I had a hard weekend, yada yada yada, I barely got out of bed.”
🔹 “We had a big fight, yada yada yada, I feel alone in this relationship.”

Today’s your gentle reminder that the things you gloss over might be the exact things worth talking about—with a friend, a therapist, or even just with yourself.

💬 Mental health matters. Don’t yada yada the hard parts.

07/15/2025

💙Today is National Give Something Away Day

Sure, you could clean out your closet—but what if today you gave away something a little heavier?

🧠 The pressure to have it all together
💭 The self-doubt that’s been creeping in
⏳ The guilt for needing rest
🤍 The unrealistic expectations you’ve been carrying

Let today be an invitation to lighten your emotional load. Healing often begins with releasing what no longer serves you—and sometimes, that is the most generous gift you can give yourself.✨

07/10/2025

✨ It’s National Clerihew Day and Chronic Disease Awareness Day ✨
A perfect moment to honor what isn’t always visible—
Chronic illness. Mental health. And the strength it takes to carry both.

Here’s our clerihew to mark the day:

🖋️
Some battles are quiet, but still take a toll,
On body, on spirit, and deep in the soul.
But space to be heard can change the view-
That healing begins when someone sees you. 💙

At Blue Chair Counseling, we see you.
You’re not alone.

06/23/2025

🌬️ National Let It Go Day – A Gentle Reminder from Blue Chair Counseling

Today is National Let It Go Day—a nudge from the universe (or at least the calendar) to take stock of what we’ve been holding onto… and ask ourselves what’s no longer serving us.

Whether it’s a grudge, a harsh inner voice, unrealistic expectations, or the pressure to be “just fine”—some weight was never ours to carry forever.

Letting go doesn’t mean forgetting or excusing. It means creating space—for healing, for growth, for peace.

🪑 At Blue Chair Counseling, we’re here to help you do just that—at your pace, in your way.

So today, ask yourself:
✨ What would it feel like to loosen your grip?
✨ What could you invite in if you set something down?

We’re holding space for all the brave ways you’re learning to let go.

06/20/2025

🌿💚 Sometimes we don’t know what we’re doing... luckily, Jamie from SoCal Soul did! 💚🌿

Huge thanks to SoCal Soul in Edwardsville for helping Blue Chair Counseling repot some of our plants and give them a fresh start. Our leafy friends are feeling (and looking!) fabulous now.

✨ Did you know? SoCal Soul offers a variety of fun plants AND events — perfect for beginners, plant lovers, or anyone who just wants to hang out with some greenery. We highly recommend checking them out for all your plant needs!

🪴 Got a plant you’re proud of? Drop a pic in the comments!

06/17/2025

🥦 It’s National Eat Your Vegetables Day! But hear us out… this isn’t just about broccoli.

Just like your body needs a variety of nutrients, your mind needs emotional nourishment too. Think of veggies as the mental health equivalent of:
✨ Boundaries (kale—tough, but good for you)
✨ Rest (zucchini—surprisingly versatile)
✨ Saying no (brussels sprouts—underrated powerhouses)
✨ Support systems (sweet potatoes—comforting and steady)

You don’t have to love every “veggie” on your plate. But over time, what you feed your body and your mind can make a big difference in how you feel.

💙 At Blue Chair Counseling, we’re here to help you build a nourishing life—one small bite at a time.

06/03/2025

🌿 Hello, June — from all of us at Blue Chair Counseling.

A new month offers a fresh page—and while we can’t always control what’s written on it, we can choose how we show up. This month, we invite you to give yourself permission to:

✨ Take breaks without guilt
✨ Say no without explanation
✨ Feel what you feel—without shame
✨ Start again, as many times as you need

Mental health isn’t a destination. It’s a daily practice of grace, boundaries, and showing up for yourself in small ways that matter.

Here’s to a June filled with awareness, healing, and moments that remind you: you’re not alone, you’re doing your best, and that is enough. 💙

— Your Blue Chair Counseling Team

05/31/2025

🎉 It’s the last day of Mental Health Awareness Month AND it’s National Smile Day—talk about perfect timing. 😊🧠

Let’s get nerdy for a second: Smiling isn’t just a facial expression. It can literally boost your mood by triggering feel-good brain chemicals like dopamine and serotonin. Even a “fake” smile can start that process.

Today, we’re celebrating the simple things that support our mental wellness—like a shared laugh, a kind gesture, or yes… a smile.

So today, we’re closing out the month with a reminder:
💬 Talk about mental health.
🧘‍♀️ Take care of your brain.
🙂 And don’t underestimate the science behind a smile.

We’re proud to support our community year-round, but especially during Mental Health Awareness Month. If you’re ready to take that next step, we’re here when you need us.

Whether you’re grinning, smirking, or forcing that half-smile to get through—it all counts. 🙂

05/25/2025

Today is a good day to check in with yourself.
How are you really feeling?

Mental health isn’t just about a diagnosis—it’s about your overall emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how you think, feel, and show up in your relationships, at work, and with yourself.

Here’s your reminder:
• You are allowed to rest. 🛌
• You are allowed to feel. 💬
• You are allowed to ask for help. 🤝
• You are allowed to choose yourself.💛

Take a deep breath 🌬️
You’re doing better than you think.