Brooke Snow, Lpcc-S

10/31/2025

As the veil thins and the world turns inward, Samhain invites us to slow down, reflect, and release. 🍂
This season is a sacred reminder that endings can be healing — that rest, grief, and renewal all share the same fire.

Here are gentle ways to care for your mental health this Samhain:
🌙 Rest intentionally — honor your body’s need to slow down as the days shorten.
🕯️ Reflect + release — journal or light a candle for what you’re ready to let go of.
🌾 Connect with ancestors or loved ones — share stories, memories, or gratitude.
🔥 Protect your peace — set boundaries like wards against emotional burnout.
🌌 Seek comfort in ritual — a walk in nature, a warm cup of tea, or a quiet evening can all be acts of healing.

Samhain reminds us: to heal is to honor every ending as the start of something new. 🌑✨

10/28/2025

🎈 Don’t Let Anxiety Play the Clown

Anxiety can feel a lot like Pennywise — hiding in the shadows, whispering your worst fears, and feeding on what scares you most. 💭💀
But here’s the secret: Pennywise only has power when you run from him.
When you turn toward your fear with awareness and compassion, it starts to shrink.

Here’s how to stop fear from running the show 👇

🕯️ 1. Step Into the Light
Name what you’re feeling.
Just like shining a flashlight into the sewer, bringing awareness to your anxiety takes away its mystery and control.
🗣️ Say it out loud: “I’m feeling anxious right now — and that’s okay.”

🎈 2. Breathe Before You Float
Fear thrives when we forget to breathe.
Try this: Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 6.
Imagine each breath pulling you back to safety — away from the pull of panic.

💪 3. Challenge the Circus Act
Anxiety tells convincing stories — but not every thought deserves your belief.
Ask: “Is this fear a fact or just a story my clown brain is performing?”
Ground yourself in evidence, not emotion.

🧠 4. Call in Your Crew
The kids in IT didn’t face Pennywise alone — and you don’t have to either.
Talk to a friend, a therapist, or a support group.
Fear loses its grip when it’s spoken aloud.

🕸️ 5. Reclaim Your Power
Each time you face a fear instead of fleeing, you take your power back.
You remind yourself: I am the main character, not the monster.

Because the truth is — you’re stronger than the clown in your mind. 🩸💛

10/26/2025

Unwind, Mummy—You Deserve Rest Too!

The Sunday Scaries can make you feel all wrapped up in anxiety. 🧻
Tonight, trade your to-do list for a self-care ritual:
🕯️ Light a candle
🍵 Sip something soothing
💤 Wrap up in a blanket, not your worries

10/23/2025

Feeling frazzled? Time to brew a little peace potion. 🧪

🕯️ Find a quiet spot.
🍂 Breathe in stillness.
💨 Exhale stress.
Repeat this spell anytime your mind starts to stir like a witch’s cauldron.
You have the magic to calm your own storms. 🌙

10/22/2025

10/20/2025

🔮 Mindful Monday: Casting Your Weekly Intention

The Monday scaries can feel like a curse, but today, we're swapping dread for deep intention. A witch doesn't just hope for things; she carefully prepares her ingredients and casts a clear, focused spell. Your week is your spell.

This Mindful Monday Ritual will help you clear the fog and set powerful intentions:

🌙 The Cauldron Cleanse (Clearing the Clutter)
Before you brew anything new, you must clear the dregs of last week.
🧙🏼‍♀️ Smoke Clearing (The Brain Dump): Take five minutes and scribble down every single anxious thought, lingering worry, or undone task from last week onto a scrap of paper.
🧙🏼‍♀️ The Flame Release: Take a deep breath. Acknowledge that those thoughts are now outside of you.

✨ The Intention Elixir (Setting Your Focus)
Now, with a clean cauldron, it's time to set a clear, actionable intention for the week ahead.
🌙 Select Your Herb: Instead of a long to-do list, pick ONE powerful action or ONE key feeling you want to cultivate this week.
🌙 Stir with Affirmation: Repeat your intention to yourself three times.
🌙 Seal the Spell: Take three slow, deep breaths, allowing your intention to settle and ground itself within you.

May your week be filled with focused energy and protective calm. Now go, and wield your power!

10/16/2025

Escape the Haunted House of Task Paralysis!

Feeling frozen by your to-do list? That's not just procrastination; it's task paralysis, where every item feels like a locked, terrifying door in a haunted house. The dread is what keeps you stuck!

You don't have to defeat the whole mansion today—you just need to find the first unlocked window.

Use this trick to break the mental curse:
💀 Identify the Weak Link: Find the single smallest, least terrifying task on your list. (Don't pick the Basement of Taxes—pick the Dusting of One Email).
💀 Commit to the Short Scare: Tell yourself, "I only have to work on this for five minutes." Set a timer.
💀 Just Open the Door: Don't worry about finishing. Focus only on starting.
💀 Listen for the Echo: When the timer goes off, ask: Do I feel like keeping the momentum going? Often, you will! If not, you still won the battle by starting.

✨ The Haunting Truth: The scariest part of the haunted house is standing outside. Once you take that first step, you realize you have the power to move.

👻 Your Challenge: Which "small ghost" are you going to tackle for five minutes right now?

10/14/2025

Bat Wings & Boundaries

It’s okay to take flight when conversations, people, or spaces start to drain you. 🦇

Boundaries aren’t walls — they’re wings.

✨ Identify your limits
✨ Share your needs
✨ Communicate clearly
✨ Stay consistent
✨ Plan for pushback
✨ Practice self-compassion
✨ Revisit often & readjust as needed

10/12/2025

Self-Care Sunday: Clear Out the Mental Cobwebs

Your mind collects cobwebs too — old fears, looping worries, dusty to-do lists. 🕸️

Take a moment today to sweep them out:
💭 Write down what’s been cluttering your head.
💨 Breathe deeply.
💜 Make space for calm and clarity.

Even haunted houses feel lighter after a good cleaning. 😉

10/10/2025

Today we recognize World Mental Health Day, a reminder that mental health is a universal human right.

Everyone deserves access to care, understanding, and compassion.
Let’s continue building a world where support is available, stigma is reduced, and wellness is prioritized. 🌍💚