Cami Lerminez, LLC.

11/06/2025

Being a single parent means doing twice the work, making twice the decisions, and giving twice the love - even when you're running on half the energy. 💫 This one's for you: strong, steady, and showing up every day. 💛

11/05/2025

💭𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲💭

Self-care isn't selfish - it's how you refill your cup to show up for yourself and others.

11/04/2025

BTS of the therapy process: the sand tray. ⏳
A simple sand tray that becomes a whole world. In the sand, kids (and sometimes adults!!) can express what words can't. Each figure, each placement, tells a story waiting to be understood.

It's not just play - it's communication.

11/03/2025

💔 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞: Grief💔

Meet Sarah. She lost her mother last year, and some days feel heavier than others. She finds herself staring at old photos, wishing she could hear her mother's voice just one more time. Simple tasks feel exhausting, and now moments that used to bring joy, now feel muted.

At first, Sarah tried to push through, telling herself she "should be fine." But grief doesn't follow rules. In therapy, she found a space to speak openly, to cry, to remember, and to confront the guilt and questions that has been weighing her down. Slowly, Sarah began to realize that healing doesn't mean forgetting - it means finding a way to carry love and loss together.

If you feel like Sarah, please feel free to reach out so we can talk. 309-232-0207 or cami@camilerminezllc.com

𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲: Grief isn't a problem to fix - it's a process to navigate. With support, even the heaviest days can become more manageable, and life can feel meaningful again.

11/02/2025

✒️ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 ✒️

Journaling can strengthen emotional resilience, helping you cope with setbacks by seeing progress over time.

11/01/2025

📖 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲📖
𝐶𝑜-𝑃𝑎𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐸𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛

Meet Jordan and Riley. They care deeply about their kids but have different ways of handling routines, homework, and weekend plans. At first, disagreements left everyone stressed and frustrated.

One day, they decided to try something different: Pause before reacting, listen fully, and remember their shared goal - the well-being of their children. Slowly, the tension eased. The kids noticed, felt safer, and even started sharing more about their days.

Takeaway: Co-parenting isn't about perfection - it's about communication, patience, and keeping your child's best interest at the center. Small changes can create big shifts in family harmony. 💛

10/31/2025

🎃𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 & 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡👻

Halloween is full of fun, costumes, and candy - but for some kids, it can also bring fears, anxiety, or stress. Whether it's fear of the dark, worries about fitting in, or feeling overwhelmed, it's okay to feel a little "spooked" inside.

𝑇𝑖𝑝𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑎 𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝐻𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑛:
* Prepare kids for what to expect - routes, costumes, and parties.
* Practice calming strategies before heading out.
* Encourage breaks if things feel overwhelming.
* Remind them that it's okay to say "no" to anything that feels too scary.

10/30/2025

10/29/2025

🌸𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲🌸

Mistakes are proof you're trying. Remind yourself that falling isn't failing - it's learning.

10/28/2025

🖤𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧🖤
Some days are heavy. Some thoughts feel louder than your voice. You might feel stuck, invisible, or exhausted just by existing.

10/27/2025

🌱𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 🌱
𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐵𝑢𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑑 𝐶ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑑

Your 12-year-old loves drawing, playing online games, and reading - but school feels like a battle. Some kids tease, exclude, or call names.

You see the worry in your child's eyes, the hesitation before school, the small signs of hurt they try to hide. It's heartbreaking to watch, and you wish you could take it all away.

Here's how you can help:
* 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Let them share what happened and validate their feelings: "That sounds really hard. I'm proud you told me."
* 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬: Practice calming strategies like deep breathing, grounding exercises, or journaling together.
* 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦-𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐲: Talk through options for responding to teasing, seeking adult support, or making new friends.
* 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥: Advocate for a safe environment and clear anti-bulling policies.
* 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Show them how to handle setbacks with patience, calm, and confidence.

With guidance and support, your child can learn to cope, build confidence, and find friendships where they feel safe, seen, and valued. They are stronger than the bullying - and they don't have to face it alone. 💛

Liam is 12. He loves drawing, building LEGO sets, and reading about space - but school can feel like a different universe altogether. Some kids tease him about the way he talks or dresses. Sometimes they call him names, push him in the hallway, or leave him out of games.

At first, Liam tries to ignore it, hoping it will go away. But the teasing keeps coming, and soon he starts to doubt himself. He wonders if he's "weird" or "unlikeable." Even at home, he can't fully relax because the hurt sticks with him.

Liam wants to belong, to feel safe, and to have friends who care about him. He's shy about sharing what's happening because he fears being judged or making things worse. Inside, he's brave and resilient - but the daily stress of bullying makes even small challenges feel overwhelming.

With support, Liam can learn that he is not defined by the way others treat him. He can find his voice, build confidence, and develop tools to cope, stand up for himself safely, and create friendships that make him feel seen and valued.

10/26/2025

✒️ 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 ✒️

Journaling helps you 𝑝𝑎𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦 - reflect, rewrite, and release what's weighing on your mind. It's like giving your thoughts a place to land so they don't have to live in your head rent-free.

What story are you writing for yourself?