Changes Counseling, LLC

11/13/2025

Having a difficult time with the changing seasons? Here’s some ideas to help https://changescounselingllc.com/ideas-from-christine/1391869-coping-with-seasonal-changes?

Finding ways to cope with Season changes

11/13/2025

Be kind today and every day!

Today is ! Don't forget to be kind to one another and always remember to !

11/12/2025

Important information

💛 Keeping Kids Safe Online: What Parents Need to Know 💛
From Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center

The digital world moves fast — and sometimes in unsafe ways. Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and online solicitation are real risks for kids and teens, and it’s not just strangers who may try to manipulate or pressure them. Sometimes the person reaching out is someone they already know. It could be a peer, or an adult in their daily life, or a person in a position of authority and trust.

Your voice and your presence matter more than you think. Here are a few things every parent and caregiver should know:

🚨 Signs a Child or Teen May Be Experiencing Online Solicitation

• Sudden secrecy around devices or online activity
• Changes in mood — anxiety, withdrawal, irritability
• Receiving gifts, money, or unexplained digital items
• Having multiple or hidden accounts
• Being overly protective of certain online “friends”
• Quickly closing screens when someone walks in

💬 How to Talk With Your Teen

You don’t have to be a tech expert — just a safe adult. Try:

“Hey, I know unsafe things can happen online, even from people we know. Has anyone ever asked you for pictures or made you uncomfortable? You won’t be in trouble — I just want to help keep you safe.”

Open the door gently. Keep the tone supportive, not accusatory. Teens are far more likely to share if they know you won’t react with anger or panic.

🛡️ Tips for Prevention

• Keep communication open and ongoing
• Encourage teens to tell you if anyone makes them uncomfortable
• Review privacy settings together
• Talk about boundaries around sharing photos
• Make sure they know they won’t lose their phone or privileges for asking for help

Shining Star CAC is here to support children, families, and our community.
If you believe a child may have been solicited online or exposed to harmful content, reach out — you’re not alone, and help is available, we are happy to help. Reports can be made to local law enforcement agencies.

💛 Protecting kids starts with conversations.
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11/12/2025

Thanking our Veterans for our freedom this week!
We accept Tricare, Medicare and most insurance plans. We are trained in helping people with anxiety, depression and PTSD.

11/03/2025

Loneliness can lead to depression, feel free to reach out!

10/24/2025

Love these fall self-care activities!

🍂 Fall is the perfect time to rest, reset and recharge. Which activity are you doing to take care of your mental health this season?

10/24/2025

This is a great organization to support!

10/21/2025

The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. If you or someone you know are experiencing domestic violence, it’s important to remember that there are always resources available to help.