Mindset Counseling Solutions

01/28/2026

01/27/2026

Not just for couples! 😉

Most couples wait until they're already heated to figure out what to say.

By then, it's too late. These phrases work because they create safety before conflict escalates.

They signal to your partner that you're listening, that their feelings matter, and that you're solving this together.

You don't need to memorize them. Just notice how different they feel from how most people communicate during tension.

Like this if you're trying to fight less and follow for more on building a secure relationship.

01/27/2026

Calling all 6th-12th grade students! Enter to win our Posters for Change Mental Health Awareness Poster Contest and become an advocate for change. You could win $100, boost your college resume, and inspire change in your community. https://counselorsforchange.org/posters-for-change/

01/22/2026

01/22/2026

The body has to feel safe and regulated for learning to flourish!

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/promoting-sense-visceral-safety-would-get-best-out-academics?fbclid=IwZnRzaAPfChFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeD70H-TMom6v0W7IBBvasA2O3ooRfafPO7JZdSRDCKANMryCPLg-Jbh6q3Gw_aem_FqCgJy5Os93LHCH8-LB8mg

Academia is inherently competitive but we can reduce the debilitating sense of constant threat, say Catelijne Coopmans and Catherine Montgomery

01/22/2026

01/16/2026

When your child’s behaviour suddenly flips into “fight, flight, freeze, or fawn”… it can feel personal.
Like they’re choosing to be difficult. Like they’re ignoring you on purpose.

But what’s often happening is simpler (and far more human): their brain has sounded the alarm.

When the amygdala thinks there’s danger (real or imagined), it pulls the body into survival mode fast.
Thinking brain goes offline. The body takes over. Big reactions show up because your child is trying to feel safe.

And as a parent, understanding this process matters because it changes the question from:
“What’s wrong with my child?”
to
“What does their brain think it’s protecting them from?”

That shift helps you respond with steadier boundaries, more effective co-regulation, and a lot less shame for everyone.

If you’d like more calm, child-friendly brain science (and what to do in the moment), the Child Brain Explained Toolkit, comment BRAIN in the comments below ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio.

01/13/2026

01/13/2026

Great place to express your feelings!

💥🎨 IT’S GRAND OPENING TIME! 🎨💥

The Smash Lab is celebrating with:
💥 Smashing sessions
🎨 NEW paint throwing experiences
🛍 Local vendors
🫧 Kid-friendly fun & games
🎶 Music + great vibes

📅 January 31
⏰ 3PM
📍 Melbourne, FL

Come get messy with us — this one’s going to be GOOD. Hope to see you there 🥳