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Emerging Hope Therapy, LLC

Therapy for adults & children. Specialization in trauma (TF-CBT, CPT), ADHD, & eating disorders

08/06/2025

☀️ From Snooze to Smooth: Resetting Your Morning Routine for School

The slow, sleepy summer mornings are coming to an end, and we know the switch can feel brutal.

Whether your house is full of early risers or professional snooze-hitters, the key to a smoother school year morning is starting the transition now, not the night before school starts. 🙃

Here are a few therapist-approved tips to ease back into the routine:

🛌 Start moving bedtime back by 15-30 minutes each night

⏰ Wake up 15 minutes earlier each morning to build tolerance

📵 Limit screens before bed (yes, even yours)

🎒 Prep the night before (clothes, backpack, lunch, all of it)

🎶 Create a feel-good morning playlist to wake up with less whining

Your mornings won’t be perfect but they can be less chaotic and more connected with a little planning and a lot of grace. 🫶

08/05/2025

📚 Back-to-School Nerves? You’re Not Alone.

That tight chest. The “what ifs.” The late-night tossing and turning.
Whether you’re a parent sending your little one to kindergarten or a high schooler worrying about friendships and class schedules, back-to-school anxiety is completely normal.

Here’s a gentle reminder for both kids and parents:

📌It’s okay to feel nervous.

📌New beginnings bring uncertainty and that’s hard.

📌You’re allowed to feel excited and anxious at the same time.

Try these quick calming tips:

🧘‍♀️ Deep belly breathing together (in for 4, hold for 4, out for 4)

✍️ Make a “worry list” and talk it out

📆 Do a quick walk-through of the first day. What will it actually look like?

📨 Slip a positive note or calming object into their backpack

And most importantly: remind your child (and yourself) that you can do hard things and they don’t have to be done alone. 💛

07/26/2025

✨ Emotional abuse doesn’t always leave bruises, but it does leave scars.

Here are a few subtle signs to watch for:

⚡ Gaslighting
“You’re too sensitive.”
“That never happened.”
You start to doubt your own memory and feelings.

🔒 Isolation
They discourage you from spending time with friends, family, or anyone who might support you.

😔 Constant criticism or blame
Even small mistakes become “your fault.” Praise becomes rare.

🪞 Walking on eggshells
You change your words, choices, or personality to avoid upsetting them.

💚 Remember: abuse isn’t always physical. Emotional wounds matter and healing is possible.

🌱 If this feels familiar, you’re not alone. Reach out for help. Talking to a trusted friend, therapist, or advocate can be a first brave step.

07/25/2025

✨ Kids feel everything, even what they can’t explain.

Here are three simple ways to support your child’s mental health (at any age):

❤️ 1️⃣ Validate first, solve later

“That sounds really scary.”
“I can see why you feel that way.”
Validation helps them feel seen and safe before you jump to solutions.

🧠 2️⃣ Teach them to name feelings

Instead of “bad,” help them explore: sad, frustrated, nervous, embarrassed.
Words give kids power over big feelings.

🌱 3️⃣ Model self-care openly

Say out loud: “I’m feeling overwhelmed, so I’m going to take a few deep breaths.”
Kids learn emotional regulation by watching us do it.

💚 Remember: you don’t have to be a perfect parent to be a healing one.
Small moments of presence add up.

🌿 What helps your child feel supported? Share below. Your idea might help another parent, too.

07/24/2025

✨ Your story matters, and sometimes, writing helps you hear your own voice more clearly.

If you’re not sure where to start, try one of these prompts:

🪞 1️⃣ “What does hope look like for me right now?”
→ Notice what images, feelings, or words come up.

🌿 2️⃣ “When do I feel most like myself?”
→ Think of places, people, or moments.

💚 3️⃣ “What do I wish others knew about me?”
→ Write without judgment. This is just for you.

Remember:
✏️ You don’t need perfect words.
✏️ You don’t have to share it.
✏️ The healing often happens in the writing itself, not the result.

🌱 Which prompt speaks to you today? Share in the comments or keep it private. Either way, it’s a step toward knowing yourself more deeply.

07/23/2025

🌿 You don’t need a therapy room to practice grounding.

Here are 3 simple coping skills you can try anywhere…in the car, at work, or even standing in line:

✨ 1️⃣ Box Breathing
Inhale for 4 counts → Hold for 4 → Exhale for 4 → Hold for 4.
Repeat 3–4 times. Feel your body soften.

Why this works:
🧠 Activates your parasympathetic nervous system
→ This is your body’s “rest & digest” mode, which naturally lowers heart rate and blood pressure.

✨ 2️⃣ 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding
Name:
5️⃣ things you see
4️⃣ things you touch
3️⃣ things you hear
2️⃣ things you smell
1️⃣ thing you taste

Why this works:
🧠 Interrupts anxious thoughts
Anxiety pulls us into the “what ifs.”
Grounding brings us back to “right now.”

✨ 3️⃣ Carry a small comfort item
A stone, fidget, or calming scent can bring you back to the present when anxiety spikes.

Why this works:
🧠 Sensory grounding:
Touching something textured, weighted, or familiar helps anchor your mind back to the present moment when anxiety starts to spiral.

💚 Healing isn’t just what happens in session — it’s the small choices you make to care for yourself every day.

🌱 Which one will you try today? Or do you have others to share?

07/22/2025

✨ Boundaries aren’t walls — they’re bridges to healthier relationships.

At Emerging Hope Therapy, we often say:

Boundaries don’t have to be, “no, never”. They can be, “not right now, but what about tomorrow.” Boundaries tell others how to love and respect you, without losing yourself in the process.

🌿 Healthy boundaries might sound like:
✅ “I can’t help you with that right now.”
✅ “I need time to think before I answer.”
✅ “Please don’t raise your voice with me.”

Remember:
❌Boundaries aren’t selfish.
❌Boundaries aren’t about punishment.
❌Boundaries are about clarity, respect, and emotional safety for everyone involved.

💚 What boundary do you wish felt easier to set?
Let’s talk about it below ⬇️

07/21/2025

Did you know there’s more than just “fight or flight”?

When we experience stress or trauma, our nervous system can react in different ways:

🛡 Fight – getting angry, arguing, trying to control
🏃‍♀️ Flight – avoiding, leaving situations, overworking
❄️ Freeze – shutting down, feeling stuck, zoning out
🤝 Fawn – people-pleasing, ignoring your own needs to keep peace

✨ All of these are natural survival responses. They’re not your fault — they’re your body’s way of trying to keep you safe.

🌿 Which one do you recognize in yourself?
Sharing can help us feel less alone. 💚

07/20/2025

🌿 Healing isn’t a straight line. And that’s okay.

Some days you’ll feel strong, hopeful, and grounded.
Other days you might feel like you’re right back where you started.

✨ But here’s the truth: every step, including the hard ones, is part of your healing journey.
Progress can look messy. It can feel slow. But it is still progress.

💚 Be gentle with yourself today. You are further along than you think.

07/08/2025

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07/04/2025

🎆 Happy Independence Day from Emerging Hope Therapy! 🎆

As we celebrate the 4th of July, we’re reminded that freedom comes in many forms. Freedom to heal, to grow, to set boundaries, and to become the version of ourselves we were always meant to be. 💙

Today, give yourself permission to rest, reflect, and recharge. Whether you’re spending the day with family, enjoying quiet time, or navigating complicated emotions, know that your journey matters, and we’re proud to walk alongside you.

Our office is closed today, July 4, in observance of the holiday. We will reopen Monday, July 7 at 8:00am.

Wishing you a safe and peaceful Independence Day. ❤️🤍💙

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110 South Commerce Avenue
Russellville, AR
72801

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14795183135

Website

http://www.emerginghopetherapy.com/

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