Cor Counseling & Wellness

03/12/2026

In therapy, we help people understand that the goal isn’t to eliminate anxiety completely. That is unrealistic, as anxiety is a normal response to stress, potential danger, or uncertainty. It acts as a natural survival mechanism, triggering the fight-or-flight response to help the body prepare for or cope with challenges.

The real work is noticing anxiety when it appears and responding differently. Each time we face an anxious moment and move through it, the brain gathers new information. Exposure therapy activates the amygdala, the brain’s threat detector, so it can update its learning.

Over time, these experiences reshape the nervous system, and our confidence grows in our ability to handle and respond to anxiety differently. Feel it to heal it.💚

03/06/2026

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month and a time to raise awareness about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). 🧠💚

Each year, the Brain Injury Association of America leads this national campaign to educate the public, reduce stigma, and highlight the challenges faced by more than 5.3 million Americans living with permanent brain injuries.

For many survivors, brain injury can be a lifelong condition. It can affect memory, mood, emotional regulation, attention, and daily life in ways that are not always visible. Having the right support system including medical care, rehabilitation, and mental health services can make a huge difference.

At Cor Counseling and Wellness, we honor survivors, caregivers, and families who walk this path every day. By raising awareness, we help create more supportive communities and remind survivors that they are not alone.

For more information or to share your personal story, visit:
https://neurology.ufl.edu/2026/03/02/brain-injury-awareness-month/

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03/05/2026

The experiences of our childhood can shape how we see ourselves and relate to the world. Affirmations are a way to care for our inner child, offering the love and reassurance we’ve longed for. Place a hand over your heart and repeat these affirmations to connect with your inner child, allowing your inner dialogue to become gentle and supportive. These words remind you that love begins within. 💚

03/03/2026

May you bloom in March 🌸💛

02/27/2026

Look back to the beginning of the year for a moment.

So much has happened. So much you’ve carried. So much you’ve handled that no one else fully sees.

When time moves fast, it’s easy to overlook the smallest wins. The hard conversations you survived. The boundaries you set. The days you showed up when it would’ve been easier not to.

Let yourself recognize the quiet growth. The resilience. The strength that’s been building in you little by little.

Spring is almost here, a season of renewal. Before it arrives, reflect on who you’ve become these past few months.

Be proud of yourself.

You’re growing, even when it doesn’t feel loud. 🌿

02/23/2026

Content warning: This post talks about eating disorders.

It’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week. If you’re in the process of healing or gathering the courage to start, this message is for you. 💜
In a world that places so much pressure on body image, while your mind may be battling relentless thoughts and rigid food rules, recovery can feel like climbing a mountain that never ends. But recovery is real and it is within reach. Healing can happen, even on the days it feels far away. You deserve peace with food, peace with your body, and peace within yourself.

💟Join Mental Health America tomorrow at 1 pm ET for a free, live virtual session focusing on how you can reclaim your relationship with food, all while supporting your whole body and mind.
Learn more and register: https://mhanational.org/.../why-food-is-more-than-fuel.../

More resources for those in recovery:
Alliance for Eating Disorders
(866) 662-1235
www.allianceforeatingdisorders.com

Content warning: This post discusses eating disorders.

It’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week. If you’re in recovery or hoping to start, these messages are for you. 💜

Between external pressures around body image and the internal noise and rules that come with disordered eating, recovering from an eating disorder can feel like an endless, uphill battle.

But recovery IS possible, and you deserve to heal. 💟

Join Mental Health America tomorrow at 1 pm ET for a free, live virtual session focusing on how you can reclaim your relationship with food, all while supporting your whole body and mind.

Learn more and register: https://mhanational.org/calendar/why-food-is-more-than-fuel-what-your-mind-and-body-actually-need/

02/21/2026

Here are your Friday Positive Tea reminders. 🫖☕️💖
Take care of yourself and do something that fills your cup this weekend.

02/18/2026

Technology is evolving quickly, and so is our dependence on it.
AI offers attention, validation, and constant availability. It feels good, but it cannot replace the depth of real connection. In this blog, we explore how to find balance and use AI as a tool without losing our humanity.
Read More Here ➡️ https://corspokane.com/blog

02/14/2026

Did you know love is considered the most powerful human emotion, even more powerful than fear or anger? Fear protects us. Anger alerts us. But love transforms us.

Love creates deep connection. It builds resilience. It gives us a sense of purpose and belonging. Research continues to show that love and secure connection improve both mental and physical health, lowering stress, strengthening our nervous system, and helping us heal.

This Valentine’s Day, let love be more than a feeling. Let it be the way you speak, the way you show up, and the way you care for yourself and others.

What is love to you? 🤍

02/11/2026

Which one resonates with you today?
Sometimes the words we need find us right on time. 🤍

02/10/2026

We’re excited to welcome Katrina to the Cor Counseling team! Katrina is located at our Central office. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please visit our website at https://corspokane.com/contactus and complete a contact form.

02/10/2026

Monday Mental Health Quotes.
New week. New chapter. New chance to start again. Take this week one breath, one moment, one step at a time. ❤️