Personal Balance Counseling

01/13/2026

“The magic in new beginnings is truly the most powerful of them all.” – Josiyah Martin

01/09/2026

🌿✨ Starting Your Mental Health Journey takes courage—here are a few gentle steps to begin:
💙 Acknowledge your needs
📚 Learn about mental health
🧘‍♀️ Build small self-care habits
🤝 Seek support when needed
📓 Track your feelings & progress
🌱 Be patient—healing isn’t linear

Every small step is growth. You deserve the care you give to others. 💫

01/07/2026

🧠✨ How to Set Mental Health Goals

Reflect on your needs 🌿

Make them SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)

Start small + build habits 💪

Track your progress 📓

Stay flexible + adjust as needed 🌱

Celebrate your wins 🎉

Your mental health matters—set goals that nurture growth, not perfection. 💙

01/05/2026

🌱✨ Embracing Change isn’t always easy, but it opens the door to growth, new opportunities, and resilience. Take small steps, stay present, and trust your strength—you’ve adapted before, and you can again. 💙

01/05/2026

✨ Nutrition for Life Group ✨

Feeling overwhelmed by all the mixed messages about food? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself.

This 6-week, insurance-based nutrition group is designed to help you:

🍎 Make sense of conflicting nutrition advice
🍎 Build a healthier, more peaceful relationship with food
🍎 Tune into your body’s signals with confidence
🍎 Navigate eating challenges and body image concerns
🍎 Move toward peace with food and your body

🗓 Tuesdays at 4:00 PM
📅 January 13th – February 17th
📍 Orland Park, IL
👩‍⚕️ Led by Dawn White, Registered Dietitian
💳 Insurance accepted

This group is supportive, non-judgmental, and rooted in compassion — not diets or shame. Whether you’re struggling quietly or just want a healthier relationship with food, this space is for you.

➡️ Register via the link or QR code

https://personalbalancecounseling.com/pbc-registration/join-nutrition-for-life/

📞 Questions? Call (708) 949-8688

✨ Community members welcome. You don’t need to have it “all figured out” to join. ✨

01/04/2026

Therapy isn’t just for when things fall apart.

Many people wait until they’re in crisis to reach out for support—but therapy can be one of the most effective forms of preventative mental health care. It’s a space to understand patterns, manage stress, and take care of yourself before burnout or overwhelm takes over.

I wrote more about this—and why you don’t need to hit rock bottom to start therapy—on the blog.

👉 Read here: https://personalbalancecounseling.com/2026/01/04/therapy-isnt-just-for-crisis/

Therapy isn’t only for crisis moments. Learn how therapy can support growth, clarity, and emotional wellness before things fall apart.

01/03/2026

✨🌙 Bring in the New Year with Intention 🌙✨
🌱 Reflect on what you’re ready to release
💫 Set meaningful intentions (not just resolutions)
💙 Celebrate with loved ones or create your own rituals
📓 Practice gratitude for what the past year gave you
🌟 Welcome joy, rest, and new beginnings

Here’s to stepping into the New Year with hope, courage, and gratitude. 🥂

01/01/2026

✨🥂 Happy New Year! 🥂✨
As we welcome 2026, let’s carry forward gratitude for the past, hope for what’s ahead, and kindness in every step. Wishing you joy, growth, and meaningful moments in the year to come. 💙

12/30/2025

✨ Skipping New Year’s Resolutions in 2026? You’re Not Alone. ✨

This year, we’re inviting you to try something gentler—and more sustainable—than resolutions. 💛

Setting intentions, practicing flexibility, cultivating gratitude, and prioritizing self-care can support real, lasting growth without the pressure, guilt, or burnout.

In our latest blog, Michelle Conrad, LCPC of Personal Balance Counseling breaks down why this approach is better for your mental health—and how to start 2026 feeling grounded, supported, and aligned with what truly matters.

🧠 Read the blog → https://personalbalancecounseling.com/2025/12/22/setting-intentions-practicing-flexibility-cultivating-gratitude-self-care-a-healthier-alternative-to-new-years-resolutions-for-2026/

🌱 Your well-being doesn’t need a resolution—just intention.

Explore a healthier alternative to New Year’s resolutions focused on intentions, flexibility, and self-care for lasting change.

12/29/2025

📝 Year-End Reflection Activity ✨
Take a moment to look back on the past year:

What are you proud of accomplishing?

What lessons did you learn?

What challenges helped you grow?

What are you grateful for?

What intentions or goals do you want to set for the new year?

Reflecting helps you celebrate growth, honor experiences, and set a positive tone for the year ahead. 🌟

12/26/2025

🖤❤️💚 Happy Kwanzaa! Wishing you a week of unity, self-determination, creativity, and joy as you celebrate family, culture, and community. ✨

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas! Wishing you a season filled with love, laughter, and joyful memories. May your days be warm, your hearts be full, and your celebrations be bright. ✨❤️