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04/08/2025

🌿 The Invisible Backpack: Understanding Mental Load 🌿

Everyone in a household might be carrying a backpack. At a glance, they all look the same — but some are quietly heavier.

One person may be carrying not just tasks, but the responsibility of remembering them:
🧠 Appointments, groceries, school events, feelings, holiday planning, what’s running low, and what’s coming next.

That’s the mental load — the invisible, ongoing work of managing life behind the scenes.

It’s not always about who does the chores — it’s who tracks, plans, and worries about them.

If your partner, friend, or loved one seems overwhelmed, ask:
“Can I help carry the backpack — not just the bags?”

💬 Let’s talk more openly about the unseen labor that keeps everything running.

04/08/2025

🌿 This Week at Willow Birch Therapy: Let’s Talk About Mental Load 🌿
Because the weight you’re carrying might be invisible — but it’s very real.

🧠✨ Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by all the behind-the-scenes responsibilities… or you're realizing you might not be helping as much as you could — this week is for you.

Here’s what’s coming up:

📅 Monday — What Is Mental Load?
We’ll unpack what it means, why it’s more than just chores, and why it often goes unnoticed.

📅 Wednesday — How to Ask for Help (Without Feeling Guilty)
Learn real, respectful ways to talk to your partner about sharing the load — and what to say when you're burned out.

📅 Friday — For the Partner Who Wants to Step Up
If you’re realizing you haven’t been carrying as much mental load, we’ll offer concrete steps to notice more, help more, and support better.

🫶 This isn’t about blame — it’s about balance, connection, and building healthier relationships.

📲 Follow along all week — and share with someone who might need this too.

01/08/2025

🎒✨ Back to School Season is Here! ✨🎒

Whether you’re a student, a parent, or an educator, the back-to-school season can bring excitement and stress. New routines, new expectations, and lots of change can feel overwhelming.

Remember to be gentle with yourself and your loved ones during this transition. Check in on how everyone is feeling, and don’t hesitate to ask for support if you need it.

If anxiety, overwhelm, or adjustment feels heavy this season, I’m here to help you or your family navigate those feelings with compassion and tools that work.

Wishing you a smooth and mindful school year ahead! 🌿💚

30/07/2025

💛 Happy International Day of Friendship 💛

Friendship is more than shared laughter and good memories — it’s feeling seen, supported, and safe. The best friendships remind us we’re not alone in the world.

Today is a reminder to celebrate the people who:
🌿 Show up when things are hard
🌿 Remind us of who we are when we forget
🌿 Offer love without conditions

Whether your circle is big or small, near or far — those connections matter. Nurture them. Cherish them. And don’t forget to tell your people how much they mean to you today. 💚

28/07/2025

🌿 Healthy Friendships and Boundaries 🌿

You can have close, meaningful friendships and still maintain strong, clear boundaries — and both are essential for your well-being.

Boundaries help protect your energy, communicate your needs, and build respect in your relationships. They’re not walls to keep people out, but bridges to healthier connection.

Remember:
💚 It’s okay to say no when you need to rest.
💚 It’s okay to ask for space without guilt.
💚 It’s okay to prioritize your mental health — friends who truly care will understand.

Strong boundaries don’t push people away — they create space for authentic, lasting friendships.

How do you practice boundaries with your friends? Share below! 👇

24/07/2025

🌼 Happy Parent Appreciation Day 🌼

Today we honor the parents and caregivers showing up every day—with love, resilience, and imperfect but powerful effort.

Whether you’re a biological parent, bonus parent, foster parent, or someone who simply shows up in a parental role… you matter. Your care, presence, and persistence make a difference.

Parenting is beautiful—and it’s also exhausting, overwhelming, and tender work. So here’s to you: for the sacrifices you make, the patience you give, and the love you pour out.

You are seen. You are appreciated. You are doing an incredible job. 💛

23/07/2025

🖐️ Feeling overwhelmed? Try this simple grounding exercise: 5-4-3-2-1 🌿

This mindfulness tool helps bring you back to the present moment when anxiety or stress starts to take over. Here’s how it works:

✨ 5 – Name five things you can see
✨ 4 – Name four things you can feel
✨ 3 – Name three things you can hear
✨ 2 – Name two things you can smell
✨ 1 – Name one thing you can taste

Take a deep breath after each step. Feel your body soften. Feel your mind settle. You're here. You're safe. You're doing the best you can. 💚

Save this for later or share it with someone who could use a little grounding today.

22/07/2025

“So what do you do as a therapist? Isn’t it just… talking?”

I get asked this question a lot, and I totally get it—on the outside, therapy can look like two people sitting in a room, just having a conversation. And yes, talking is a big part of it. But it’s not just talking.

In the therapy room, that conversation is intentional. It’s a space that’s built for you—to explore, reflect, unpack things that might feel too heavy to carry alone. I’m not just listening. I’m noticing patterns. I’m holding space for the emotions you maybe don’t show anywhere else. I’m helping you make sense of your experiences, challenge old beliefs, and find new ways of coping, healing, and growing.

Sometimes it’s quiet. Sometimes it’s emotional. Sometimes we laugh. Sometimes we dig deep into something you’ve never said out loud before. It can look simple—but it’s brave work.

Therapy isn’t just about problems. It’s about you—becoming more of who you want to be, with support along the way.

So yes, we talk. But it’s not just talking. It’s transformation.

21/07/2025

🌿 Peace Begins with Letting Go 🌿

One of the most grounding things we can do for our mental health is to recognize the difference between what’s in our control and what’s not.

We can’t control how others respond.
We can’t control the past.
We can’t control every outcome.

But we can control how we care for ourselves.
We can control our boundaries.
We can control the way we choose to respond.

Letting go of what we can’t control doesn’t mean we stop caring — it means we stop carrying what was never ours to hold.

Breathe. Release. Come back to what’s yours.

17/07/2025

🌿 Just a Reminder: Check In With You 🌿

When was the last time you paused and asked yourself:
✨ How am I really feeling today?
✨ What do I need right now—emotionally, mentally, physically?
✨ Is there something I’ve been avoiding that needs a little compassion?

Checking in with yourself doesn’t have to take long. A quiet moment. A deep breath. A little honesty. It’s one of the kindest things you can do.

You deserve your own attention, too. 💚

15/07/2025

I’m Dr. Chantel Windy, a trauma therapist and the heart behind Willow Birch Therapy. I specialize in EMDR and helping people heal from the hard stuff with compassion, clarity, and care. So glad you’re here. 🌿

14/07/2025

✨ Now Accepting New Clients ✨

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, this is your sign 💚
I currently have openings for new clients and would be honored to walk alongside you in your healing journey. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, or just need a space to breathe — I'm here.

I accept the following insurances:
🩵 Blue Cross Blue Shield
🩵 Blue Care Network (BCN)
🩵 Blue Cross Complete
💚 Aetna
💛 Cigna
💙 United Health Care
🧡 HAP
💜 McLaren

Sessions are available both in-person and virtually through Willow Birch Therapy 🌿

Reach out if you have questions or are ready to get started — I’d love to connect.

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