HayCreek Healing

29/03/2025

Today I had the privilege of presenting at a local elementary school for career day! We had lots of fun learning how to become a licensed professional counselor, what my job consists of day to day, and we played bingo while learning about coping skills!

12/12/2024

A positive thought for today from author John Green 🕊️

09/12/2024

02/12/2024

Happy December from Haycreek Healing!

This month, try focusing on rest and self care ❄️

30/11/2024

Seasonal Affective Disorder impacts about 5% of the population, and it can include feelings of sadness, changes in sleep and appetite, loss of energy, or even more severe depression symptoms. This can feel especially isolating around the holidays when joy is the focus.

Know you’re not alone in these feelings, and try some of these coping skills from UC Davis to manage the winter blues.

If these feelings sound familiar, reach out to me for a free consultation, and we’ll work on adding joy back into your winter season.

https://health.ucdavis.edu/blog/cultivating-health/seasonal-affective-disorder-winter-blues-and-self-care-tips-to-get-ahead-of-symptoms/2023/11

25/11/2024

Boundaries are even more important around the holidays as we manage the expectations and extra socialization they bring with them. Prioritize your peace this year by remembering that you always have the right to say “no” to the things that overwhelm you or make you uncomfortable.

16/11/2024

This week is Transgender Awareness Week! We take this opportunity to acknowledge the transgender community and the unique struggles they face, both in the US and across the globe.

Gender dysphoria can have a profound impact on experience of self, and thus on mental health. Compared to the general population, transgender individuals experience higher rates of mental illness - including depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. These factors are compounded by the prevalence of gender-based discrimination and prejudice faced by those in the trans community. Visibility, support, and gender affirming care have all been shown to ease the stress and negative outcomes associated with gender dysphoria.

Support and learn about the trans community using the links in this post!

If you are struggling, reach out to me for a free consultation. You are not alone.

To learn more:

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/21963-transgender-ensuring-mental-health

To donate, volunteer, advocate, gain peer support, and for additional resources:

https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

https://www.hrc.org/resources

https://glaad.org/transweek/?utm_source=24111LMI01&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=fyi24taw

If you are in crisis, reach out to the following resources:

Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860

Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

24/10/2024

October is ADHD Awareness Month!

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder that causes issues with executive functioning skills, like memory, concentration, and impulsivity. Symptoms can look different for different people, and range from difficulty focusing and lack of listening to risky behaviors, memory problems, and being quick to get angry.

There are several effective treatments for ADHD, including medication, therapy, and ADHD coaching - so don't go through it alone!

To learn more or access resources on ADHD, try the link below:
https://add.org/

To take the first step in accessing therapy for this or other conditions, contact me to set up a free consultation! I'd be happy to work through your concerns with you!

22/10/2024

This month is dedicated to educating and increasing understanding around depression - one of the most pervasive mental illnesses worldwide. Depression awareness is so important because, even though it is so common, a high percentage of people who experience it don't get treatment.

This could be due to:
- Wide variety of symptoms, leading many not to recognize the signs
- Negative stigma causing people suffering to feel alone in their experience and avoid seeking help

This month is about shedding light on what depression looks like and dispelling that harmful stigma that keeps people suffering in silence.

Depression can look different for those of different demographics. Some symptoms include anger, irritability, tiredness, guilt, sadness, anxiety, separation anxiety, school refusal, substance use, eating disorders, sulkiness, or feelings of physical ailments.

Recognizing depression is the first step to fostering understanding. From there, it becomes easier to seek help for yourself or your loved one.

Whether these symptoms resonate with you or you have other mental health concerns to address, contact me today for a free consultation. We can work on this together!

To learn more and find resources on depression, visit the following links:
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression

https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/depression

If you are in crisis, dial 988 for the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline.

18/10/2024

To learn more about OCD, access resources, and find ways to get involved supporting those with OCD, follow this link to the International OCD Foundation: https://iocdf.org/

If you're struggling with OCD, remember there is help available!

Use this link to find support groups: https://iocdf.org/ocd-finding-help/supportgroups/

Contact me today for a free consultation, and we'll take the first step in your healing journey together!

05/09/2024

The more we know, the safer we stay ✨

12/08/2024

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Self care can look different for everyone! I know my favorite go to is a good book! 📚 How will you practice self care this week?