Angela Sewell Counseling at The Barn

10/31/2025

Don’t be alarmed if it starts to look a little more like Christmas around here in the next couple of days!

Also, the colder temps mean you may catch some of our older hooved therapy partners in their colorful warm jammies out in the pastures. Not all of our horse therapy partners wear winter blankets or sheets, because some simply do not like to wear them and they stay warm by eating hay. So if you see several out sporting a colorful wardrobe, and others out looking a little naked, don’t worry! They’re all happy.

We hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween—whether you go out Trick or Treating; stay at home and watch spooky movies; or start decorating for Christmas (which we absolutely love to do here!).

We hope you find time this weekend to rest, recharge, and be present with people you care about and enjoy being with.

See you in November!

10/31/2025

10/31/2025

Not everyone has to understand, nor will they always understand you. And it’s ok.

10/30/2025

Edited to add: if your kids don’t need this list, by all means, enjoy the night! Between us, we have 5 kids, ages 5-14. The 5-year-old needs us to go through a few steps on this list for it to be a successful night. The other four can run free and wild all night, and be just fine. All of our kids are a-okay without strict candy limits on Halloween night. But, we have one kid who needs more limits on road-trip snacks because he’s a serial roadtrip/hotel vomitter. You know your kid the best - this list is just here to provide support for families and kids who need who may need a little more structure! 🎃

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Halloween can be magical — and a little chaotic. 🎃
Excited kids, itchy costumes, and endless candy can turn a fun night into a meltdown moment fast.

This checklist (from two child psychologists + moms) gives you a quick plan for keeping things fun and manageable.

✨ Set expectations early
✨ Give small choices
✨ Stay calm through the sugar crash

Save this for tomorrow — and remember, connection matters more than perfection. 💛

10/30/2025

Resources for Calhoun County residents

10/30/2025

If you find yourself in need of food, here are some contacts for food pantries in our area.

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10/25/2025

This!! 💙

10/18/2025

If you need to get in touch, please email
Appointments@angelasewellcounseling.com

We will get back with you by Tuesday afternoon