Connected Thriving Counseling and Wellness

10/14/2025

So often, when we say, we are “protecting our peace“ what we may be really protecting is our comfort. We step back, go, quiet, or disconnect, not because we found peace, but because we found temporary relief from overstimulation, confrontation, or emotional overwhelmed.

The problem is avoidance and suppression can masquerade as peace. 

We call it peace when we stop arguing, but really we’ve stopped engaging.
We call it peace when we withdraw, but really we’ve stopped feeling.
We call it peace when we “let things go“ but really we’ve stopped allowing ourselves to care.

This kind of piece isn’t calm. It’s collapse. It’s not emotional regulation. It’s emotional shut down. 

10/09/2025

Girl, be TOO much. Live out loud. Knee slap laugh. Be vulnerable. Dance in public. Have hard conversations. Say “no” without explanation. Heal out loud. Celebrate your growth. Tell people when you miss them, when you need them and when you’re sorry

09/27/2025

Therapist Unhinged Podcast is live!! Join us for a candid chat about su***de, emotional resilience and finding strength in spirituality without spiritual bypassing.

How To Respond When Someone Discloses Suicidal ThoughtsIn this powerful episode of Therapists Unhinged, Tiffanie Trudeau, LMHC from Connected Thriving Counse...

09/27/2025

September is Su***de Prevention and Awareness Month. Every year, we see more conversations happening around su***de, and that visibility matters. The truth is, many more people wrestle with these thoughts in silence than most of us realize.

If someone opens up to you, they’re not asking you to solve their pain. They’re asking to be seen and heard. Your role is to hold space. To listen with curiosity and compassion, even when it’s uncomfortable.

Su***de prevention is less about having the perfect words and more about being willing to sit with someone in their darkest moments.

Why presence matters more than perfect wordsSeptember is Su***de Prevention and Awareness Month. Each year, we see more intentional conversations around su***de, suicidality, and suicidal ideation. This is an important focus, because the truth is, far more people struggle with these thoughts in sile...

09/23/2025

You are not broken, sick or a problem to be solved. You are worthy of being seen, being heard, being protected, and being respected.

Many of us see you and appreciate your presence!!

09/18/2025

In relationships, rifts and ruptures happen. Repair is the way in which we close the emotional gap where rejection and resentment can seep in. Repair is not just about resolving the conflict, but it’s about strengthening connections.

Bids for Repair as Bids for Connection

In relationships, rifts and ruptures happen. Repair is the way in which we close the emotional gap where rejection and resentment can seep in. Repair is not ...

09/14/2025

Gentle reminders. Even if you’re not a therapist. Take what you need. Leave what you don’t.

09/13/2025

I am honored to have been able to join the Therapist Unhinged podcast crew to discuss an important topic, that often gets avoided or sugarcoated.

09/05/2025

September is Su***de Awareness and Prevention month. Even though this important topic is worthy of discussion year around, September provides that opportunity to have conversations with intention. Please join NAMI for an informative discussion about a difficult topic, especially among communities of color. I’ll be there. Will you?

Join us for Part Two of NAMI’s Virtual Town Hall Series: Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges—"Breaking the Silence: Su***de Awareness in Black/African Ancestry Communities."

https://bit.ly/3JLo6y6

Su***de is the second leading cause of death for youth ages 10–14, with rising rates among Black youth. Stigma, inequity, and lack of culturally responsive care often silence those most affected.

Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 3 PM ET, hear from:
Victor Armstrong, MSW — VP for Health Equity & Engagement, American Foundation for Su***de Prevention
Dr. Rosalynn Thyssen — Assistant Professor & Founder, Traeh Thyssen Have A Heart Foundation
Dr. Sidney Hankerson — Associate Professor & Project Leader, The Triumph Study in NYC

They’ll share insights, strategies, and hope for change.

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/3JLo6y6

⚠️ Content Disclaimer: This event will include real stories and lived experiences that may reference abuse, racism, su***de, self-harm, or loss. Please care for your well-being and step away if needed. Support is available:
- NAMI HelpLine: 800-950-6264 or text "NAMI" to 62640 (M–F, 10am–10pm ET)
- In a crisis, call or text 988 (24/7)
- More resources: nami.org

09/03/2025

Looking for mental health resources and support?? Meet me at You Matter Day in Merritt Island Saturday 9/27!!

Counselors for Change is looking forward to supporting Do It for Hunter at their annual You Matter Day and connecting with our community. Come check out our resource and activity table. We will have licensed therapists and volunteers handing out free resources to improve your mental health and well-being, because You Matter!
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09/01/2025

It’s okay to not be okay and when we aren’t okay, we can still show up for ourselves without trying to force okayness

06/01/2025

Thank you Brevard Prevention Coalition for this opportunity to support and serve Brevard Community. I look forward to future partnerships and being able to walk alongside women as they redefine what it means to be strong