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11/20/2025

🍂 Thanksgiving is 1 week away! 🍂 As we head into the holiday season, remember two things: gratitude and boundaries. Yes, they can go hand in hand! We often feel pressured to be grateful for everything and say yes to every invite or request. But it’s absolutely okay (and healthy) to set boundaries to protect your mental health during the holidays. For example, you can be grateful for family time and still step outside for a breather if conversations get overwhelming. You can appreciate a gathering and decline discussing a topic that triggers you.

Give yourself permission to balance thankfulness with self-care. 🙏💖 If a relative asks an unwelcome question, it’s fine to politely change the subject or excuse yourself. If you need a moment alone amid the festivities, take it. Taking care of your needs is nothing to feel guilty about. In fact, it might make you even more grateful for the holiday because you’ll experience it in a healthier headspace.

We’ll share more tips in our blog and posts next week, but for now, start planning one or two ways you can reduce stress this Thanksgiving. You deserve a peaceful holiday. 🦃✨

11/18/2025

🧡 There’s still time to make a difference this month.

Our November Food Drive is underway, and we’re grateful for everyone who has donated so far. If you haven’t had a chance yet, we’re collecting items through November 21 at both our Neenah and Kenosha offices.

Your support helps stock the shelves of two incredible local partners:
🥫 St. Joseph Food Program in Neenah
🥫 Shalom Center in Kenosha

Every can, box, or dollar truly helps a family in our community.

👉 Find details on what to donate and how to give: https://www.ahealingplaceccc.com/philanthropy

11/15/2025

🍂 Self-Care Saturday Tip: Start a gratitude journal. With Thanksgiving around the corner, there’s no better time to cultivate gratitude as a daily habit. Grab a notebook (or a notes app) and jot down 3 things you’re thankful for each day this coming week. They can be super simple: “My cozy socks,” “the chat with my friend,” “that funny dog video I saw.” Consistency is key – try this every evening or every morning.

Why gratitude? Research shows it can improve mood, reduce stress, and even help you sleep better. It trains our brain to notice the good amid the bad. And on days you’re feeling low, flipping through past entries can remind you of moments of joy. 📖✨

So tonight, before bed, think of a few bright spots in your day. You might be surprised how this small practice makes a big difference over time. Happy journaling, and have a peaceful weekend!

11/14/2025

🧡 Food insecurity doesn’t just affect the pantry—it affects the mind. With SNAP benefit delays adding to the stress, many families are carrying emotional and financial burdens this season. In our latest blog, Lisa Anderson, LPC reflects on how food scarcity impacts mental health and why compassionate support matters.

🔗 Read the blog: www.ahealingplaceccc.com/blog/when-the-fridge-is-empty

Food insecurity doesn’t always look like starvation. It might be skipping meals to make food stretch, choosing between groceries and gas, or eating low-cost options that lack nutrition. For some families, it’s a constant balancing act between bills, caregiving, and nourishment.

11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. 🇺🇸 Veterans Day is a time to express deep gratitude for the courage, commitment, and sacrifices made by service members and their families.

To all veterans: we see you, we honor your service, and we thank you.

11/05/2025

International Stress Awareness Day 😰👉😌 It’s a perfect reminder mid-week to check in with yourself: How stressed have you been lately?

Today, make a small plan to combat stress. Maybe a 5-minute stretch at your desk, a short walk outside, or saying “no” to one extra task to avoid overload. One of our favorite quick destress tricks at A Healing Place is the 4-7-8 breathing technique: breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 7, exhale for 8. Repeat a few times. This can physiologically slow your heart rate and calm your mind.

Remember, stress is normal – but it shouldn’t run your life. You have the power to press “pause” and regroup. If stress has been overwhelming lately, consider talking to someone or scheduling a therapy session. Managing stress is not a luxury; it’s crucial for your health. 💚 Take care of yourselves today, you deserve it.

11/03/2025

🧡 This November, we’re coming together to support families in need!

A Healing Place is hosting a Food Drive from November 3–21 at both our Neenah and Kenosha offices.

Your donations will help stock the shelves of two incredible local partners:
🥫 St. Joseph Food Program (Neenah)
🥫 Shalom Center (Kenosha)

Every can, box, or dollar makes a difference.

👉 Learn more about what to donate and how to give on our website: https://www.ahealingplaceccc.com/philanthropy

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from A Healing Place! 👻 While tonight is all about costumes and candy, remember that facing fears can be empowering outside of Halloween too. Whether it’s the fear of starting therapy or the anxieties that “haunt” us, shining a light on them is the first step to overcoming them. As therapists, we love helping people turn their personal spooks into strengths. 💪🦇

Have fun and stay safe tonight! If you’re anxious at social gatherings or your little ones are nervous about trick-or-treating, try a quick grounding trick (like 5-4-3-2-1 from our earlier post) or a few deep breaths. Most of all, enjoy the moment. Sometimes a little fun can be the best self-care! Happy Halloween to our wonderful community – we think you’re fang-tastic! 🧛😉

10/30/2025

🎉 Double the Celebration! 🎉

This week, we’re celebrating two incredible milestones at A Healing Place — both Kyle Morrison and Brooklyn Keller are marking their 4-year anniversaries with us! 🥳

Kyle and Brooklyn have each brought so much dedication, warmth, and positive energy to our team over the years. Their commitment to helping others and supporting our mission shines through every day.

Please join us in congratulating them both on this amazing milestone — drop a 🎉 or 💚 in the comments to show your love!

10/29/2025

“Healing Childhood Trauma: An Introduction to Trauma-Focused CBT.” This week, Lisa Anderson shares insight into Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) – a specialized approach for helping children and teens recover from trauma. In the blog, she explains how TF-CBT works (did you know it often involves the child’s caregiver in therapy?) and why a trauma-sensitive approach is so critical for young survivors. 💔➡️💖 It’s a hopeful read about how kids can reclaim their sense of safety and happiness with the right support.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and it’s a timely moment to acknowledge that children are often the unseen victims of trauma at home. This article sheds light on how we can support them. If you’re a parent, teacher, or just interested in trauma-informed care, check out the full blog on our website. Knowledge is power – the more we all understand trauma and healing, the more we can help our youth thrive. 🌱

TF-CBT is essentially a child-tailored adaptation of traditional CBT, with a big emphasis on addressing trauma memories and the emotions tied to them. It was originally developed to help kids who experienced sexual abuse, but over time it’s been adapted for all sorts of childhood trauma and grief....

10/27/2025

As October comes to a close, we want to take a moment to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month — not as a campaign that ends with the month, but as an ongoing commitment to support survivors and promote healing every day. 💜

At A Healing Place, we know the journey through trauma isn’t bound by dates on a calendar. Whether someone reaches out today, next week, or next year — we’re here.

If you or someone you love has experienced abuse, please know that compassionate, trauma-informed care is available. You don’t have to carry it alone.

📞 The National Domestic Violence Hotline is always open: 800-799-7233 or text “START” to 88788.

Let’s keep holding space for survivors — not just in October, but always.