LynLake Centers for WellBeing

07/05/2025

For families with neurodivergent kids, summertime can bring both joy and stress. Shifting routines, sensory overload, and unstructured days can feel overwhelming.

Here are a few grounding tips to help you support your child and yourself with compassion, flexibility, and realistic expectations.

You’re already doing a lot. It’s okay to slow down, say no, and ask for support when you need it. 💛

07/01/2025

Summer isn’t always light and carefree, especially for those who are parents and caregivers. The long days, lack of structure, and pressure to create ‘magical’ memories can quietly build into overwhelm, anxiety, and burnout.

From disrupted routines to the emotional labor of holding everything together, caregiving in this season can come with an invisible weight.

You deserve space to name that. You deserve time to care for yourself, too.

At LynLake Centers for WellBeing, our mental health providers are here to support you through the mental load of summer. Whether you’re managing stress, burnout, or just need someone to help you sort through the emotional noise, we’re here.

Read more about the pressure many caregivers experience on our blog here: https://smpl.is/a92ja

Let this be the summer you remember to care for your own well-being!

📅 Book an appointment: https://smpl.is/a92jb

06/30/2025

Money problems don’t just affect your bank account, they can take a serious toll on your mental health. If you’ve noticed more anxiety, irritability, or disconnection during times of financial strain, it’s not just stress. It’s your nervous system responding to ongoing pressure.

Financial stress can impact your sleep, relationships, and ability to think clearly. It’s linked to mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, and over time, it can wear down your overall well-being.

Therapy can help you process the emotional weight of financial challenges and build healthier ways of coping, both emotionally and practically. If you're feeling overwhelmed, you don’t have to face it alone.
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06/28/2025

Stop by our booth and talk mental health with us at Pride! We are booth #108! 🌈

06/27/2025

🌈 See you tomorrow at Twin Cities Pride! We’re getting everything ready and can’t wait to connect with this incredible community. Stop by our booth ( #108) to say hi, grab some goodies, and learn more about our mental health and wellness services!

06/26/2025

Adolescence is full of mixed signals: Teens are pushing for more independence, while parents are instinctively still trying to hold on and protect the best way they know how. It’s a delicate dance of letting go, staying close, and figuring out how to show up in a way that lands. The tension is real, but so is the opportunity to stay connected in meaningful ways.

In this podcast conversation, our very own Dr. Terri Bly discusses how parents can offer love and reassurance in a season of pushback, eye rolls, and growing pains. Because at the end of the day, teens still want to know you care.

Watch here:

In this episode, I sit down with Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Terri Bly, who specializes in helping families navigate the often tumultuous teen years. We ...

06/26/2025

Attachment theory helps explain how our earliest relationships shape the way we connect later in life.

Whether you find yourself pulling away, clinging tightly, or struggling to trust others at all, there’s usually a reason behind it. Curious about how attachment shows up for you?

This blog breaks it down and explains why it matters when it comes to maintaining healthy relationships.

https://smpl.is/a7sjg

06/23/2025

Eating disorders, or disordered eating, often start with subtle changes. What may seem like a new diet or healthy habit can quickly ignite a chain of unhealthy behaviors that can be hard to reverse.

Pay attention to shifts in eating habits, increased focus on weight or body shape, or avoiding meals altogether. They may indicate symptoms of a mental health condition that deserves care, not shame.

If you or someone you care about is struggling, there is effective treatment for eating disorders, and help is available.

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06/22/2025

Anger is often dismissed as a secondary or undesirable emotion. But what if it’s actually a signal that something needs attention?

In this 2-CEU workshop with Laure Schwartz, MA, LPC, we'll explore how anger differs from rage, how it gets stored in the body, and how it can be a valuable part of healing.

This training will include somatic practices, reflective exercises, and a live demonstration to help you better understand your relationship to anger and support your clients in doing the same.

➡️ July 11 | 10 AM – 12 PM
➡️ In-person at The Lakeside Center, Virtual, and Recorded (Attending in-person highly encouraged)
➡️ Approved for CEUs by Social Work, Psychology, MFT, and Behavioral Health and Therapy boards

https://smpl.is/a7zx8
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06/20/2025

When someone says something offensive, whether it was intentional or not, it can sting. You might freeze, brush it off, or replay the moment later wishing you'd handled it differently.

This article from Psyche shares empowering ways to respond without saying anything you’ll later regret. Whether it’s asking for clarity, setting a boundary, or choosing not to respond at all, the goal isn’t to win an argument. It’s to stay grounded in what matters to you.

Source: https://psyche.co/guides/how-to-respond-to-offensive-comments-in-a-thoughtful-way�
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06/20/2025

“Never go to bed angry” is classic advice… but is it actually helpful? In reality, trying to resolve conflict when you're exhausted or overwhelmed can do more harm than good.

This CNN article challenges common relationship myths and offers science-backed strategies for managing tension in healthier, more sustainable ways.�

https://smpl.is/a7unb

“Never go to bed angry” is age-old wisdom, but there are times when this advice is more harmful than helpful, according to experts.