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09/19/2025

09/09/2025

On , we're joining 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in spreading awareness, reducing stigma, and make compassionate care accessible to anyone in need.

Mental health matters. And 988 provides judgment-free support 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress, facing substance use challenges, or even loneliness. Dial 988 to talk with someone who cares.💙

09/09/2025

September 8, 2025 is 988 Day. 988 Day is a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and emphasizing the importance of mental health and suicide prevention.
Compassionate Help. Anytime. Anywhere.

09/03/2025

If you or a loved one are struggling, we have immediate openings for children, teens, adults and families. 385-205-0595

A groundbreaking study using brain scans has revealed a disturbing parallel: children exposed to intense family conflict show brain changes similar to those found in combat veterans. That’s right — the emotional warfare inside a home can mimic the neurological toll of literal battlefield trauma.

Researchers found that kids who witness chronic yelling, aggressive arguments, or domestic tension have altered brain activity in areas linked to fear, stress, and emotional regulation. These are the same brain regions often affected in soldiers returning from war zones.

The amygdala, a part of the brain responsible for processing threats and fear, becomes hypersensitive, constantly on alert. Meanwhile, the prefrontal cortex, which helps manage emotions and make rational decisions, often becomes underdeveloped or impaired. This combination can lead to long-term emotional difficulties, anxiety, or even PTSD-like symptoms later in life.

What makes this even more alarming is that many families underestimate the impact of loud fights or emotional tension on children. But the science is clear: a child's brain is shaped by the emotional climate they grow up in.

This discovery highlights the urgent need for family therapy, safe environments, and emotional education to protect developing minds. Just because there are no visible bruises doesn’t mean the damage isn’t real.

08/23/2025

✨ Protect your peace. ✨

If it steals your joy, drains your energy, or disrupts your flow—it doesn’t belong in your life. You don’t have to settle. You don’t have to carry what weighs you down.

Letting go is self-care. Choosing yourself is growth. And peace is the ultimate power move. 💫

Remember—you are allowed to choose YOU, every single time. 🌸

08/22/2025

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08/15/2025

Monarch Therapy is excited to welcome Terri Condie to our clinical team! Terri specializes in marital and premarital therapy, PTSD/Trauma, co-dependency, self-esteem and mood disorders. Give us a call to schedule 385-205-0595