Grace Counseling and Family Services

08/03/2025

🎉 Today’s the day! 🎉

Join us this afternoon at 3:00 PM at Royall School for a FREE showing of Inside Out 2!

Grace Counseling and Family Services will be there serving popcorn 🍿 and supporting this amazing community event focused on mental health and connection.

✨ Don’t forget to bring a blanket or pillow to get comfy!
💚 Learn about local mental health resources
🎬 Enjoy light snacks and a great movie with your community

We can’t wait to see you there!

08/01/2025

🌿 Celebrate National Wellness Month with Wellness Bingo! 🌿

August is National Wellness Month, and what better way to celebrate than with a little self-care challenge?

We created a Wellness Bingo Card full of simple, feel-good ideas to help you focus on your mental, emotional, and physical health. You can pick up a copy in any of our offices or print the one shared below!

✨ Some of the bingo squares include:
• Go for a nature walk 🌳
• Do something creative 🎨
• Perform a random act of kindness 💛
• Walk barefoot in the grass 🌿
• Write down 3 things you love about yourself 📝

Each small action helps build a healthier, more mindful you — and it’s more fun when you do it with friends or coworkers! Challenge yourself to complete a row, or go for a full card blackout!

💚 Let’s take care of ourselves this month — because wellness isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity.

07/31/2025

🎬 Don’t forget! Join us this Sunday for a FREE community movie event!

Grace Counseling and Family Services will be there serving up fresh popcorn as we enjoy a special showing of Inside Out 2 — a fun and meaningful movie for all ages!

🗓 This Sunday, August 3rd
📍 Royall School
⏰ 3:00 PM

✨ Bring a pillow or blanket and get comfy
🍿 Enjoy light snacks and popcorn
💚 Learn more about local mental health resources

Let’s come together to support mental wellness in our community.
We hope to see you there!

Sponsored by Miramont Behavioral Health

07/30/2025

🌟 What little things brighten your world? 🌟

Life can feel heavy at times, and the world may seem overwhelming — but even on the darkest days, small moments of light can make a big difference. Whether it’s a warm cup of coffee, a good laugh with a friend, a kind word from a stranger, or the feeling of sunshine on your face — these simple joys matter.

✨ Mental Health Tip: Take time to notice and appreciate the small things. Practicing daily gratitude — even just writing down one good thing each day — has been shown to improve mood, increase resilience, and reduce stress.

What are the little things that bring light to your life? Share below and inspire someone else’s day. 💛👇

What little things brighten up your world? The world can be a dark place, but there are many little things that bring light to our lives.

07/22/2025

🌿 Mental Health Tip: Try Barefoot Grounding 🌿
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected? A simple, natural technique called barefoot grounding can help you feel calmer and more present.

What is it?
Barefoot grounding—also known as earthing—involves standing or walking barefoot on natural surfaces like grass, dirt, or sand. The idea is to reconnect your body with the earth, which can have calming effects on your nervous system.

How to try it:

1. Step outside where there’s natural ground (grass, soil, or sand).

2. Remove your shoes and socks.

3. Stand still or walk slowly for 5–10 minutes.

4. Focus on the sensations—cool grass, warm sun, breeze on your skin.

5. Take slow, deep breaths. Let go of racing thoughts.

Optional: Say to yourself, “I am grounded. I am safe. I am here.”

Why it works:
🧠 Helps regulate emotions
💓 Slows heart rate
🌤 Boosts mood
🌱 Encourages mindfulness and presence

Sometimes healing starts by just standing still.

07/18/2025

🌞 Summer Mental Health Tip for Parents 🧠
Summer doesn’t have to be packed with activities to be meaningful.
Sometimes the best memories are made in the slow moments — popsicles on the porch, evening walks, or a quiet movie night.

Give yourself permission to slow down.
It’s okay if your summer isn’t picture-perfect — what matters most is connection, not perfection. 💛

Taking care of your mental health helps your whole family thrive.

07/17/2025

🎬 FREE Family Movie Event! 🎉

The Juneau County Mental Health Community Action Team is hosting a FREE family movie event at Royall School on Sunday, August 3rd at 3pm — and you’re invited!

✨ Come enjoy:
🍿 Popcorn provided by Grace Counseling & Family Services
🤝 Community connection
🎥 A showing of Inside Out 2
🛋️ Bring your own blanket or pillows to get comfy!

It’s a fun way to spend time together and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with the whole family.

📍 More info here: https://www.facebook.com/events/733508209146332

We can’t wait to see you there! 💙

07/16/2025

🌟 Grace’s Gem of the Month: Miranda Kraus 🌟

We are thrilled to recognize Miranda Kraus as our Grace’s Gem of the Month!

Miranda serves as a CCS Mentor and ISDE Provider for Columbia and Sauk County, and her passion for supporting others shines through in everything she does. She’s known for building strong, trusting relationships with the individuals she serves—meeting each person where they are with care, compassion, and respect.

Miranda often steps into roles within TEAMs that go beyond the norm, and she excels in them with grace and dedication. She’s a strong advocate for her clients and goes above and beyond to keep TEAM members informed and involved when challenges or changes arise.

We’re so proud to have Miranda as part of the Grace Counseling family. Thank you, Miranda, for the incredible impact you make every day! 💜

07/14/2025

🌟 Welcome to the Team, Kathy Holly-Bixby! 🌟

We are excited to welcome Kathy Holly-Bixby to Grace Counseling as both an Outpatient and CCS Intern!

Kathy is a dedicated mental health professional currently pursuing her master’s degree in social work from Capella University. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UW–Eau Claire and brings a deep passion for supporting individuals of all ages on their path to healing and growth.

With a future-focused approach, Kathy meets clients where they are—with empathy, respect, and a genuine commitment to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space. Her goal is to ensure that every person she works with feels heard, understood, and empowered to take meaningful steps forward.

We’re so grateful to have Kathy as part of the Grace team and look forward to all the great work ahead!

💙 Join us in giving her a warm welcome! 💙

06/26/2025

🧡 From the Hearts of Kids 🧡
One of our favorite things in the kids’ play therapy room is a simple whiteboard—but what happens on it is nothing short of magical.

After their sessions, many of our young clients leave behind messages for others to find. 💬 These notes are full of encouragement, kindness, and reminders that you are awesome, you matter, and you are loved. Every day, we walk in and see new words written with big hearts and even bigger hope.

It’s a beautiful way kids support one another—even without knowing who will read their message next. 🧡✨

These little notes remind us how powerful kindness can be—and how much we can learn from our youngest clients.

06/25/2025

🌿 A Look Inside Grace Counseling 🌿

We know that taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming—that’s why we’ve created a space that feels gentle, peaceful, and welcoming from the moment you walk through our doors.

At Grace Counseling and Family Services, our name is more than just a title—it’s a reflection of how we approach every person who walks through our doors.

The word grace means having an effortless disposition for generosity, helpfulness, and goodwill toward others. That’s exactly what we aim to create in our space and in our work.

From the gentle lighting to the cozy spaces, every part of our office is designed to offer calm, comfort, and care. Whether you’re here for your first session or returning for continued support, we want you to feel welcomed, supported, and truly seen. 💛

You’re always welcome here.