Anchor Family Therapy

11/21/2025

If you’ve been feeling more tired, withdrawn, or just... off as the seasons change, you’re not alone. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is real, and it affects millions of people when daylight becomes scarce. Some things that might help: Getting outside during daylight hours, even for 10 minutes Moving your body Staying connected to people who care Talking to a professional if you need support Your feelings are valid. This isn’t “just the winter blues” — it’s a recognized form of depression that deserves attention and care. Be gentle with yourself this season. ✨

11/13/2025

Did you know that 60% of men who experience mental health issues don’t seek help, 70% of men believe that mental health problems are a sign of weakness, and 40% of men report feeling ashamed to talk about their mental health. Asking for help isn’t weakness or anything to be ashamed of. To every man reading this: Your mental health matters. Your feelings are valid. And reaching out is one of the best things you can do. Let’s normalize men talking about their mental health. Let’s create spaces where vulnerability is welcomed, not judged. Let’s be the generation that changes these statistics. Check on your brothers, your fathers, your sons, your friends. And if you’re struggling—please reach out. You deserve support. You deserve healing. You deserve to be here. 💙 Need help? Reach out to anchorfamilytherapy.com to be matched with a licensed therapist, or text or call 988 (Su***de & Crisis Lifeline).

11/11/2025

11/06/2025

Sometimes the situation stays the same, but your perspective can transform everything. 🌅 When we can’t change what’s happening around us, we still have the power to change how we see it. It’s not about toxic positivity or pretending things are fine—it’s about finding the angle that helps you breathe a little easier. Maybe it’s zooming out to see the bigger picture. Maybe it’s looking for the lesson instead of the loss. Maybe it’s simply accepting what is, so you can stop fighting reality and start working with it. Your perspective is the lens through which you experience your whole life. And unlike your circumstances, it’s something you can actually control. What’s one way you’ve shifted your perspective lately? 💭

11/05/2025

November is Men’s Mental Health Month 💙 Strength isn’t about suffering in silence. It’s about having the courage to speak up, reach out, and ask for help when you need it. To every man navigating challenges—your feelings are valid, your struggles are real, and you don’t have to face them alone. Whether it’s talking to a friend, seeing a therapist, or simply taking time to check in with yourself, taking care of your mental health isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. Let’s break the stigma and create space for honest conversations. Your story matters. Your wellbeing matters. You matter.

10/31/2025

Your thoughts deserve a safe space to land.� Journaling isn’t just putting pen to paper—it’s a powerful tool for your mental wellness.� Here’s why: ✨ Reduces stress & anxiety by getting worries out of your head ✨ Increases self-awareness and helps you spot patterns in your thinking ✨ Processes emotions in a healthy, non-judgmental way ✨ Boosts problem-solving by giving you clarity and perspective ✨ Tracks growth so you can see how far you’ve come Ready to start? Keep it simple: → No rules, no pressure—just write what feels true → Start with 5 minutes a day, even a few sentences count → Try prompts like: “Today I felt.�.�.�” or “What I’m grateful for.�.�.�” → Don’t worry about grammar or making it perfect → Make it a ritual—same time, cozy spot, your favorite pen The hardest part is starting.� The best part? It’s all yours.� Your journal, your rules, your healing.� 💙 What’s one thing you’d write about today?

10/29/2025

Growing Around Grief 🌱 Grief doesn’t shrink. We don’t “get over it” or move on from the people and things we’ve lost. Instead, we grow around it. Dr. Lois Tonkin’s powerful model reminds us that our grief stays the same size, but our lives can expand around it. We build new experiences, relationships, and meaning. We learn to hold both the loss and the love, the sadness and the joy. Some days the grief feels bigger. Other days, there’s more room for everything else. Both are okay. You’re not failing if you still feel it. You’re not stuck if it still hurts. You’re growing—slowly, gently, in your own time. And that growth? It doesn’t diminish what you lost. It honors it. 💙 If you’re grieving today, be gentle with yourself. You’re doing better than you think.

10/28/2025

We’re opening our doors for a Holiday Open House!
This event is all about connection — building relationships with community partners, referral sources, and friends who share a heart for mental health and hope.

Stop by to meet our team, enjoy holiday refreshments, and learn more about how Anchor Family Therapy serves individuals, couples, and families throughout Eastern NC.

🎁 RSVP today and join us for an evening of meaningful connection and celebration!

10/21/2025

Know Your Boundary Style ✨
Not all boundaries look the same—and understanding YOUR style is the first step to healthier relationships.
Porous boundaries mean saying yes when you mean no, oversharing too soon, and struggling to separate your feelings from others’. You might feel drained, resentful, or like everyone else’s needs come before yours.
Healthy boundaries are the sweet spot—knowing where you end and others begin. You can say no without guilt, share appropriately, and respect both your needs and others’. This is what we’re all working toward.
Rigid boundaries keep everyone at arm’s length. You might avoid intimacy, rarely ask for help, or have walls so high that meaningful connection feels impossible. Protection becomes isolation.
The goal isn’t perfection—it’s awareness. Maybe you’re porous with family but rigid with friends. Maybe you’re learning to find balance. That’s growth.
Where do you see yourself? And more importantly—where do you want to be? If you need help identifying your boundary style or working toward setting and maintaining healthy boundaries, reach out to us today!

10/16/2025

Some days feel heavier than others. On those days, showing up for yourself might look like rest, silence, deep breaths, or simply making it to the next moment. Be kind to yourself. 💙

10/10/2025

Taking a moment today to remember that mental health matters—every single day. 💙 Whether you’re thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between, your feelings are valid. It’s okay to not be okay, and it’s okay to ask for help. Let’s keep the conversation going, break down the stigma, and remind each other that healing isn’t linear. Small steps still count as progress. Check in on yourself. Check in on your people. And remember: you’re not alone in this.

10/09/2025

Processing vs. Bypassing: Know the Difference 💭 Processing emotions means sitting with the discomfort, naming what you feel, and allowing yourself to actually experience it—even when it’s messy. Bypassing is when we skip over how we’re feeling or rush to fix the feeling before we’ve even acknowledged it. Real healing isn’t about thinking your way out of emotions or forcing positivity. It’s about moving through them, not around them. You’re allowed to feel the hard stuff. That’s not negativity—that’s being human. Processing takes longer, but it leads to real growth. Bypassing might feel easier in the moment, but those unprocessed emotions? They’re just waiting in the wings. Which one are you choosing today? 🤍