Charis Counseling

09/19/2025

🚨 Attention, caregivers! Did you know that binge-watching video after video may be quietly damaging focus in kids (and maybe adults, too)? 🎥

A recent article from CHADD explores how continuous, endless streams of video content can undermine attention span by overstimulating the brain in ways that make it harder to concentrate, resist distractions, and stay focused on tasks.

Key takeaways:

Overconsumption of video can train the brain to expect constant novelty, which hurts when tasks are slower or less stimulating.

Kids exposed to long periods of screen/video time may show more attention lapses; even short breaks or switching contexts are becoming harder.

It’s not just about how many hours, but also how we view — autoplay, short clips, fast cuts all add up.

Simple strategies like limiting continuous viewing, choosing videos more intentionally, and inserting breaks can help protect and rebuild attention.

Want to help kids (or yourself!) stay sharp? 🧠 Let’s talk about balancing video use and attention — much more than “turning off the screen.”

👉 Check out the full article here https://chadd.org/adhd-news/adhd-news-caregivers/adhd-weekly-viewing-an-endless-stream-of-videos-can-undermine-attention/?ct=t(EMAIL_Weekly_11_17_2022_247_COPY_02)&mc_cid=4bd4382134&mc_eid=3df81afdd7 for more insight and tips.

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09/17/2025

We are so proud and excited to announce a huge milestone for KRISTINA NELON, LMHC!!!!

Kristina’s journey with Charis Counseling began when she was a student and it has been an absolute honor and privilege to watch her grow into the compassionate, skilled, and dedicated clinician that she is today.

Please join us in congratulating Kristina on earning her license as a licensed mental health counselor!!! We are so grateful to have her as part of our team and we can’t wait to see what she does in the future and the lives she touches. We love you, Kristina!!!

08/20/2025

✨ Co-Regulation: The Bridge to Self-Regulation ✨

Our kids don’t just “pick up” self-regulation skills on their own… they learn them through us first. When we sit close, offer calm presence, and model soothing strategies, their nervous system begins to borrow our calm. Over time, that external support turns into their internal toolkit. 💜

So next time your child is overwhelmed, remember: your steady presence isn’t “rescuing” them! It’s teaching their brain how to handle big feelings. One day, they’ll be able to do it on their own because you first did it with them. 🌿

Children aren’t born knowing how to calm themselves — self-regulation is a skill that develops over time.

Before they can do it alone, they need co-regulation: a caring adult helping them feel safe enough to settle.

NEW TO THE RESOURCE STORE - ONLY £3.25 UNTIL 30 AUGUST 2025

Managing Big Feelings: A Toolkit for Parents & Educators, a Parent and Educators Toolkit

Electronic download available at
https://thecontentedchild.co.uk/product/managing-big-feelings-a-toolkit-for-parents-educators/

08/20/2025

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08/17/2025

08/17/2025

Starts in 10 days!

🌿 Community Resource Highlight: GriefShare at Navarre United Methodist Church 🌿

If you’ve experienced the loss of a loved one, you don’t have to walk through the journey of grief alone.
GriefShare is a safe, welcoming support group where people truly understand the difficult emotions of grief and offer help and encouragement.

📅 Starts: Wednesday, August 27
🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m.
📍 Location: Hildreth Hall, Navarre United Methodist Church
📆 Duration: 13 weeks

For more information, contact Paula Roane at 📧 paular@navarreumc.org

💛 This is open to the community — all are welcome.

08/17/2025

🌟 Community Resource: DivorceCare at Navarre UMC 🌟

💚 You Don’t Have to Go Through It Alone 💚

Walking through separation or divorce? Join us for DivorceCare, a safe, supportive group where caring people come alongside you with weekly encouragement, practical tools, and hope.

📅 Starts: Sunday, September 21
🕧 Time: 12:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Taylor Hall (Navarre UMC)
📘 Format: 13-week group with video teaching, discussion, and workbook-based tools

Come as you are—whether you’re just beginning this journey or years down the road. You’ll find community, understanding, and Christ-centered healing.

👉 Questions or want to sign up? Email Paula Roane at paular@navarreumc.org.

Please share this with a friend who might need it. There is hope. 💛

08/17/2025

Our amazing staff had a great time watching the Blue Wahoos! Huge thank you to Brittany for organizing this for us!

08/10/2025

🌿 Community Resource Highlight: GriefShare at Navarre United Methodist Church 🌿

If you’ve experienced the loss of a loved one, you don’t have to walk through the journey of grief alone.
GriefShare is a safe, welcoming support group where people truly understand the difficult emotions of grief and offer help and encouragement.

📅 Starts: Wednesday, August 27
🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m.
📍 Location: Hildreth Hall, Navarre United Methodist Church
📆 Duration: 13 weeks

For more information, contact Paula Roane at 📧 paular@navarreumc.org

💛 This is open to the community — all are welcome.

08/07/2025

✨ Local Resource Highlight! ✨
Looking for a fun, high-energy outlet for your kids? Check out CrossFit Fort Walton Beach’s CrossFit Kids program, led by none other than Charis Counseling’s own Brittany! 🙌

Brittany brings her passion, energy, and heart for kids into everything she does—whether it’s in our office or the gym. She’s a homeschooling mom, CrossFit Kids Coach, and all-around encourager who knows how to help kids build confidence while having a blast! 💪💥

Classes kick off August 12th on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 2–3 PM. Spots are limited, so check it out and see why your kids will love training with Coach Brittany!

📍 CrossFit Fort Walton Beach
📅 Starting August 12
🕑 2–3 PM | Tues, Thurs, Fri

Way to go, Brittany—we’re proud of you! 🎉

Meet Coach Brittany! 🌟
From Waco, TX to the Florida sand, she’s a homeschooling mom and CrossFit Kids Coach who knows how to keep kids moving, laughing, and building confidence! 💪

Her favorite part of CrossFit? That unstoppable feeling when you nail a movement that once felt impossible—and the drive to chase the next PR! 🏋️‍♀️

👋 Come meet Coach Brittany and the kids this Friday!
Her CrossFit Kids classes kick off August 12th on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 2–3 PM.

Spots are limited—bring the kids to try it out and see why they’ll love training with Coach Brittany! 🎉

07/30/2025

Our Internet and phones are going in and out due to a known AT&T outage! Please be patient with us today. If you reach out to our admin and don’t hear back, please try again tomorrow, we aren’t sure if all messages are coming through!

07/15/2025

We are so very proud of Brandon (BMac!), who graduated with his Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University and is officially pre-licensed as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern!!!

Bmac works with mostly children and teens and has had to complete his masters program, some difficult and intense standardized testing, and soooo many internship hours to get here.

Congratulations, Bmac!!!!!! We all love you!