Pennington Counseling Services

11/26/2024

Such an important reminder this holiday week - What Boundaries Sound Like
Remember to take care, take breaks, and most importantly, take time to express thankfulness 🧡

11/02/2024

As the leaves fall off the trees and the cool autumn air blows, it makes me immediately slow down and move slower.

This gives me more time to be thoughtful and intentional and in that space, I am reminded of all that I have to be thankful for.

I wish to share in my abundance with those who are in want. I also wish to give the opportunity to others to share in their abundance as well. Sharing provides an immediate mood boost to both the giver and the receiver.

It’s a win-win.

I’ll be doing a food drive from now until Thanksgiving. I’ll be collecting food at my office or I’ll meet you for pick up.

Please considering donating! Message me for more information 🧡 🍂 🧡

Stay well, my friends!

09/26/2024

I am working on a new article, and I need some input.
What motivates you?
What gets you moving on hard days?
If you are currently pursuing certain goals, what makes you stay motivated despite setbacks?

Let me know in the comments!

09/06/2024

With growth comes change - a reality I often process with clients.

Now, it’s a reality I get to represent visually through a whole office remodel!

After 7 years in the same room it was time for a paint job and some upgraded fixtures and decor.

I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do!

To my past and current clients consider this your warning ⚠️

Your chair has been moved! 😂

we can process your feelings about that at your next session! 😊 😉

09/01/2024

I took the summer off from my monthly book club to read more with my kids instead.
We read a lot about Abraham Lincoln, space, and Minecraft. 😁
Luckily, I was able to sneak in a few therapeutic books every once in a while.
The little reader "Parker's Big Feelings" got much attention, especially from my 6-year-old.
It not only represented the difficulty of managing friendships and sibling conflicts but also showed realistic examples of how children can communicate and regulate their feelings in these situations.
I am not a child therapist, but I am a therapist with children, so I wanted to pass along a little piece of wisdom that has helped us.

Read with your kids.
Find books that discuss relationships, conflict resolution, and communication skills. Even when you don't think they are listening, they are, so keep doing it!

What books have you read with your children?

08/12/2024

Are you concerned about your child’s dishonesty? Ever wondered if he was a compulsive liar?

Read my latest article to find out whether you’re dealing with a typical childhood behavior or a symptom to a bigger problem.

Are you worried your child is a compulsive liar? Read this article for everything you need to know about compulsive lying in children.

08/08/2024

Check out the article I completed for WonderBaby on Autism Burnout.

Let me know if you find it helpful!

06/14/2024

Thank you Washington Public Library for the opportunity!

Thanks to Leann Pennington for her lecture/workshop on managing stress and anxiety. She was great! I followed her advice and got a good nights sleep last night.

06/12/2024

Tomorrow is the day! I’m wrapping up my preparations today and getting more and more excited for this event! Hope to see you there 😊

Join us at the Library on Thursday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. as Leeann Pennington provides evidence-based facts about how our modern lifestyle is stealing our peace while also providing information on how mindfulness activities improve our overall well-being. Teen/Adult