Still Water Individual and Family Therapy Services, Inc.

04/09/2026

Intake process;

The strongest predictor of return is not symptom severity or treatment model — it’s the quality of the therapeutic alliance formed in the first 20 minutes. That alliance is shaped by:

Emotional safety — the client feels seen, not judged.

Clear purpose — they understand what therapy will help with.

Early wins — they leave with something helpful right away.

Predictability — they know what happens next and why.

Cultural and spiritual attunement — their identity and worldview are respected without assumptions.

03/27/2026

03/25/2026

It's national Criminal Justice Day!

It is estimated that 44% of people in jails and 37% of people in prisons have a mental illness, according to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics. By comparison, about 18% of the general U.S. population lives with a mental health condition. These numbers make clear that people with mental illness are overrepresented in the criminal justice system.

03/25/2026

With Parenting – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

03/25/2026

With WMPI Scottsburg – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

03/25/2026

With Stella's Closet – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

03/17/2026

Family Dynamics

Family dynamics can often times feel overwhelming and cause us stress, especially around the holidays.

Here are some tips:

Set Clear Boundaries: Identify your limits regarding conversation topics, time spent, and behavior before the event.

Depersonalize: Remember that difficult behavior is often a reflection of others' internal struggles, not a personal attack.

Practice Self-Care: Give yourself permission to take breaks, go for a walk, or leave early if you feel overwhelmed.

Communicate Ahead of Time: Manage expectations by telling family about plans or constraints early.

Focus on Connection, Not Perfection: Look for small moments of joy and connection rather than focusing on total harmony

03/10/2026

Most parenting advice fails in the exact moment you need it most.

Because when your child is dysregulated, you’re not talking to logic. You’re talking to a nervous system in survival mode.

That’s why reasoning doesn’t work. Lectures don’t work. Consequences don’t land.

Regulate first. Teach later.

This shift changes everything — and it’s explained simply in the free PDF I shared this week.

If you don’t have it yet, comment “PDF” and I’ll send it to you.
—
Krysten

03/09/2026

Every day!

03/09/2026

Love and Acceptance:

We all desire to be loved and accepted as we are. What is Love and Acceptance? This is when we "embrace oneself and others unconditionally": we recognize the worth of others beyond their flaws, achievements, and mistakes. This requires empathy, trust, and above all, open communication. We cannot change others, only ourselves. Does this mean we accept abuse?" We accept that we are worth so much more!
Here at Still Water Individual and Family Therapy Services, we provide Love and acceptance for all!

03/08/2026

This is not a judgement, just a reality check.

Life is challenging and parenting isn’t easy.

What’s difficult as a parent is intentionally slowing life down so that we aren’t always exhausted, overwhelmed and stressed. When we slow ourselves down and slow life down for our children, parenting becomes more intentional, calmer, and in many ways kinder.

I wrote an article today - Creating an Unhurried Childhood” and it’s about slowing life down with children. You can read it in my Substack. Link in Bio

Are you looking for encouragement in your parenting journey?

Get your copy of my Award Winning book - The Little Book of Parenting - comment “Nurture” and I’ll send you the link to get your very own copy!

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03/08/2026

With The Scott Clark Washington County Herald Newspapers and The Outlook Guide – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉