Made Well Counseling

02/20/2026

I thought I would share a funny experience that I've had as a business owner of 2+ years.

Last year I received not one… but TWO phone calls from people wanting help with their water wells.

Like… on their property. With pumps. And pipes. 😅

While I can’t fix your groundwater system, I can help with anxiety, marriage struggles, stress, and the kind of “running on empty” that doesn’t involve plumbing.

At Made Well Counseling, we don’t work on water wells… but we do care deeply about helping people become well.

If you need counseling—not a pump repair—I’m your guy.

adamcurrence@madewellcs.com
731-227-2785 (texts are welcome!)

02/20/2026

02/14/2026

Valentine's Day is about celebrating love, buying flowers, and enjoying restaurant reservations without kids....if you're lucky!

And while there are so many ways to celebrate love and keep our relationship alive, attachment research with couples consistently shows that what keeps couples connected is how they respond to one another on a moment by moment basis.

It's not about mastering communication skills.
It's not about buying the most expensive flowers.
It's not about saying 5 positive statements per day.

It's about tuning into one another and "dancing" together day in and day out. Sue Johnson famous developed the A.R.E. framework which you can read more about in the book Hold Me Tight, and this framework helps couples assess their relationship and re-align their priorities.

So this weekend, celebrate your love any way you can. Go on the fancy date! Spend lavishly on gifts for one another! But remember the most important questions we all need answered in relationships are these:

Are you there for me?
When I need you, are you near?
Will you come when I call?
Will you stay close to me even when it gets difficult?

02/13/2026

There’s something powerful about watching couples choose their marriage.

Last weekend I had the honor of leading a marriage retreat in Huntsville, Alabama with Magnify Ministries / The Chapel Hill Church of Christ — and over 20 couples showed up ready to listen, learn, and experience greater connection.

We explored what love really means.
We practiced how to respond in conflict instead of react.
We talked about how to keep love alive long after the retreat ends.

And here’s something speakers don’t always say:
I’m usually the one who leaves most encouraged.

Watching couples do the work in real time by listening differently, softening toward each other, and fighting for connection instead of against each other is a gift. Every. single. time.

If your church, ministry, or organization is looking for a marriage speaker or retreat leader, I’d love to connect.

📞 731-227-2785
📧 adamcurrence@madewellcs.com

02/06/2026

“Between the stimulus and response, there is a space… In that space lies our freedom and power to choose our responses.” - Viktor Frankl, 1946

That space may only last a few seconds, but it can be the difference between a positive and negative outcome.

- It’s the pause before the angry text back.
- The breath before responding with sarcasm or anger.
- The moment you notice, “I’m getting upset right now.”

We can’t always control what happens to us. We can’t control other people’s moods, choices, or words. But in that small space between what hits us and how we react, we get a say.

And that’s where growth lives.

Every time you slow down enough to choose curiosity over defensiveness…honesty over avoidance…calm over chaos…you’re strengthening emotional muscles that lead to real freedom.

Today, if you feel activated, try this:
Pause. Breathe. Ask, “What response would the healthiest version of me choose right now?”

That small space is small but powerful.

01/26/2026

Thankful for Telehealth on a day like today!

With weather conditions in the area continuing to be treacherous, Made Well Counseling will be operating via telehealth for the next day or two.

All calls and texts (731-227-2785) and emails will be responded to (adamcurrence@madewellcs.com).

I hope you are staying safe and/or enjoying extra time at home!

01/23/2026

*DROPS MIC* Exits the stage.
Slowly re-enters stage to pick up mic and apologize.

“This is for all the insecure kids. This is for the adults who feel like they’re a kid at the grownups table. This is for all of you who don’t fit in. For all of you who feel like you tricked everyone into thinking you’re a normal human being. For those who don’t feel you’re enough … cool enough … smart enough … important enough… My name is Brad and I know these feelings well. You’re not alone. Fight on. Keep going. You matter.”

01/23/2026

Made Well Counseling will switch to Telehealth AS NEEDED and you'll be notified of any changes. I'll continue to respond to all emails and phone calls.

Judging by news reports, the picture below represents what Henry County will look like starting this weekend.

Make sure you have all the supplies you need to take care of you and your loved ones should the worst come to pass!

01/14/2026

✨This is why I love what I do.✨

At Made Well Counseling, I am humbled by the work my clients do and even more by the words they choose to share. This is a reminder that healing and change is possible!

If you are going through a challenging time in your life - anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, or anything in between, the mission of Made Well is to journey along side you so that you can get where you need to go.

If you are wondering what the next steps are, a simple call/text to 731-227-2785 or an email to adamcurrence@madewellcs.com will get the process started.

01/09/2026

There is a version of yourself 12 months from now that will be glad you made one...ONE small change in your daily walk.

Most of us tend to go way too big on changes we want to make for a new year, only to come plummeting back down to earth 2 weeks into January once we're craving sugar again. (Don't ask me how I know...)

But the truth is that ONE small change is all you need to make a big impact over time.

- Taking 3 slow breaths before reacting
- Going to bed 15 minutes earlier
- Putting your phone down during meals
- Stepping outside for 5 minutes of sunlight
- Drinking one extra glass of water
- Writing down one thought instead of holding it in
- Saying “I’ll think about it” instead of immediately saying yes
- Moving your body, even for a few minutes
- Replacing self-criticism with self-compassion

None of these things changes your life in an instant. But consistency with ONE change I need to make in my life can make a huge difference over time.

There is a version of yourself 12 months from now wondering what change you'll make in your life. What is that ONE thing?

01/03/2026

This is an excellent and concise description of why cognitive restructuring practices (like gratitude, journaling, or thought logging) are so valuable. Check it out!