Lightship Family Counseling, LLC

01/03/2024

Thinking of and sending prayers to all the families and loved ones impacted by the house fires on 1/2/24. If you were a family directly impacted by the fires or an emergency responder who responded to the call please reach out to me directly if you need support at Lightshipfamilycounseling@gmail.com. I am hoping to offer some pro-bono consultations/group meetings/trainings if needed to help our community get back on their feet after this devastating tragedy.

08/23/2022

“We see you”

"It’s and this one goes out to those who never had, or are still waiting for, a rainbow baby.⁠
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Seeing all your fertile friends get pregnant is one thing. But watching everyone else in your infertility circle get their turn while you still wait is its own kind of torture.⁠
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One problem with infertility on social media is that we hear too much from those who at the end of the day, got the outcome they wanted. Everyone loves a story with a happy ending. Everyone wants to hold onto hope that their baby is just around the corner. But for some of us, it’s not.⁠
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So today, as your feed fills with photos of rainbow babies, know that I see you. I hope you get what you want, and I also hope you can find peace with whatever happens. Your worth is not defined by the number of children you have. Your worth is not defined by how hard or long you try before deciding to stop. You don’t have to power through to be powerful. You are a loved, worthy, powerful Goddess no matter what. 💜"⁠
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05/20/2022

Boundaries are so important. Once you recognize what you need, be confident in your decision. That way when others question you, you know you are doing what’s best for you and your mental health.

Of course, establishing boundaries requires courage in speaking up, telling the truth, and asking for what you need.

It involves overcoming potentially decades of people-pleasing tendencies. For me, it felt like finally growing a backbone.⁠
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The truth of the matter is that when you’ve had zero boundaries for a very long time, suddenly standing up for yourself can create ripples throughout your relationships.

Some people won’t like your new boundaries. They may feel offended or cheated by the fact that you’re now standing up for yourself or having the gall to finally tell them that their toxic or inconvenient behaviour is unacceptable. ⁠
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Some people might push your buttons just to test your resolve, or get emotional when you stand up for yourself.

That’s entirely their choice, but here’s what you need to remember: it doesn’t have anything to do with you. Their reactions are not your responsibility. ⁠
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You don’t owe anyone an apology for taking care of yourself. ⁠ ❤️⁠
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Read more in Chapter 9 of Chameleon. 📚 Order your copy at https://bexweller.com/books/ ❤️

05/11/2022

Here is a really interesting article regarding SIDS and some research that has been completed.

https://www.biospace.com/article/researchers-answer-how-and-why-infants-die-from-sids/?utm_content=207502735&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&hss_channel=fbp-10530620221&fbclid=IwAR1fAsTxaPv53A2w0q3NVAWI7066wbJW-fK_5Vt-dwHArWVm3lm1TqtgSy0

Researchers from The Children's Hospital Westmead in Sydney, Australia released a study that confirmed not only how infants die from sudden infant death syndrome, but why.

05/11/2022

05/10/2022

Meet Stacey, therapy dog in training at Lightship Family Counseling, LLC

05/06/2022

Here is some really good information about parenting children with food allergies. I love the Food Allergy Counselor website and use a lot of their resources. Please explore other activities and support they offer families living with food allergies, they are invaluable!

Take a detailed look at each stage of The 6 Stages of Allergy Parenting, a framework to help parents through the allergy parenting journey!

05/05/2022

Today is World Maternal Mental Health Day. Please learn more about how to support and learn more about this initiative at https://wmmhday.postpartum.net/.

03/02/2022

To all the new moms and dads out there, this is for you. ♥️

01/13/2022

01/10/2022

Thank you to all the Law Enforcement Officers who protect and serve our communities. You are appreciated! 💙

Thank you for all that you do!

01/06/2022

Attention Ellington residents, if you were unable to attend the initial Covid test kit distribution this past Tuesday we are having one this Saturday. Please note anyone arriving before 9:30am will be turned away. Hope to see you there!

🚨 The Town of Ellington has received an additional allotment of COVID-19 home test kits to distribute to its residents. 1,000 kits were designated for the Town of Ellington in this second wave of distribution.

These test kits will be made available to Ellington residents via a drive-through system beginning at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Ellington Senior Center, 40 Maple Street.

Individuals will not be permitted to begin lining up for this event until 9:30 am. Vehicles that arrive prior to this established time will be turned away. Beginning at 9:30 am, vehicles may enter the line, which will be routed through the Ellington High School parking lot.

Kits will be distributed on a first come, first served basis; each kit contains two tests with detailed instructions for use, and are designed for use by one (1) individual. Test kits will be limited to two (2) per vehicle. Proof of Ellington residency in the form of a photo ID or utility bill will be required at time of pick-up.

For more information on self-test kits, check out this link: https://portal.ct.gov/coronavirus/self-test

Masks will not be distributed during this event, but are still available at Town Hall, Hall Memorial Library, Ellington Senior Center, and Arbor Commons during regular operating hours.

Individuals who received test kits during the January 4, 2022 distribution should not attend this event.

Feel free to email info@ellington-ct.gov or wlee@ellington-ct.gov for more information; you can also send a message to this page and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.