Essential Touchstones

05/14/2026

🌱 Ready to grow? Join us for a Personal Growth Intensive — a powerful weekend designed to help you reconnect with yourself, explore your story, and experience deep emotional healing in community.

This immersive experience is grounded in the action methods of psychodrama and facilitated by seasoned clinicians John Rasberry, LMFT, TEP, and Josh Myrick, MS, LPC. Whether you’re seeking clarity, closure, or a breakthrough, this group process will meet you where you are — no prior experience needed.

Over three days, you’ll engage in dynamic, experiential work that allows you to:

🔹 Gain insight into patterns that no longer serve you
🔹 Support and be supported by others on a similar path
🔹 Practice vulnerability, courage, and connection
🔹 Embrace meaningful change from the inside out

🗓️ Dates: July 24-26, 2026
📍 Location: Essential Touchstones – Ridgeland, MS
💵 Cost: $500
🕰️ Friday 6:30–8:30 | Saturday 12:00–6:00 | Sunday 10:00–4:00

Come as you are — and leave lighter, clearer, and more connected to your purpose.

To register head to 👉 https://essentialtouchstones.com/registration

05/08/2026

We are incredibly honored to have partnered with the City of Ridgeland, Mississippi Government and the Ridgeland Mayor’s Youth Council on the launch of the “WORTH A LISTEN” initiative. Seeing young people lead the conversation around mental health with such courage, compassion, and honesty is both powerful and deeply meaningful.

This project is more than a campaign — it’s a reminder to students everywhere that their voices matter, help is available, and they never have to struggle alone. We are grateful to stand alongside leaders, educators, families, and students who are committed to reducing stigma and creating real change in our communities.

05/05/2026

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming psychodrama training group. This training will focus on:

LEARNING HOW TO DIRECT INDIVIDUAL and GROUP SESSIONS USING PSYCHODRAMA and SOCIOMETRY

This experiential training is designed for clinicians who want to deepen their understanding and skill in applying psychodrama and sociometry in both individual and group settings. Whether you’re new to the method or looking to enhance your current practice, this weekend offers powerful tools for transformation, connection, and clinical effectiveness.

Training Schedule:

• Friday, June 12: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
• Saturday, June 13: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Sunday, June 14: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

This training provides a supportive space to learn through doing, observe live demonstrations, and participate in dynamic group processes. You’ll leave with practical frameworks you can immediately integrate into your therapeutic work.

Spots are limited, so we encourage early registration to secure your place.

To register visit https://essentialtouchstones.com/registration

We look forward to sharing this powerful weekend with you.

04/09/2026

Join us for our inaugural Pickleball Tournament at the Richland Courts. A fun experience for a worthy cause. $50 per team and both players receive a complimentary t-shirt.

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04/03/2026

Help us give a warm welcome to Dylan, the newest Licensed Professional Counselor at Killebrew Psychological Services & Essential Touchstones!

Dylan works with individuals and families facing:
✨ Anxiety
✨ Depression
✨ Grief & loss
✨ Trauma
✨ Relationship challenges

He takes a flexible, real-life approach to counseling—meeting clients where they are and helping them build a path forward that feels achievable and empowering.

Now accepting new clients!

04/02/2026

04/01/2026

Please join us for our 1st annual fundraiser benefitting Camp SEK!! www.campsek.com

04/01/2026

If your teen has been through something heavy, you’ve probably wondered…
How do I help them heal? Where do they feel safe enough to open up?

CAMP SEK is designed for teens (13–17) who are navigating trauma, stress, or major life challenges—and need more than just a “typical” camp experience.

This is a supportive, structured environment where teens can:
🌿 Build confidence and resilience
🌿 Connect with others who truly understand
🌿 Experience hands-on activities that support real emotional growth

Led by a team of professionals, Camp SEK blends therapeutic support with outdoor and experiential activities in a way that feels natural—not clinical.

🔗 Learn more & register: https://campsek.com

03/19/2026

🌿 Save the Date for Camp SEK!

Camp SEK is a therapeutic camp for adolescents (ages 13–17) who are healing from major trauma. Through hands-on farm-based activities, experiential therapy, and a supportive camp environment, teens have the opportunity to build confidence, develop healthy coping skills, and reconnect with themselves and others.

📅 May 22–25
📍 Tanglewood Camp & Retreat Center

Learn more at https://campsek.com
Questions? Email hello@campsek.com

02/25/2026

New on the Blog from Essential Touchstones! ✨
Dr. Alyssa Killebrew breaks down the four main parenting styles, what they look like in real life, and what decades of developmental research tell us about how they impact our children.

From permissive to authoritative, this latest post explores:
✔️ Real-world parenting examples
✔️ Pros & cons of each style
✔️ The impact of yelling and power struggles
✔️ Why discipline should teach, not punish

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual—but understanding your approach can help you parent with more intention and less guilt.

📖 Click the link to read the full post:
https://essentialtouchstones.com/parenting-four-styles-real-world-examples-and-what-research-tells-us/

12/24/2025

As the holiday season unfolds, we want to pause and extend warm wishes to our community. While this time of year can bring joy and connection, we also recognize that it can be difficult, heavy, or emotionally complex for many.

Wherever you find yourself this season, we hope you’re able to experience moments of rest, peace, and balance—especially as you navigate the challenges that may arise. Please know you don’t have to do it alone.

If offering support to yourself or a loved one feels like the right step, you’re welcome to reach out to schedule a session at 769-231-9414. Care, understanding, and healing are always within reach.

Wishing you gentleness and hope through the holidays and into the New Year.