Abide Counseling & Co

09/07/2023

Hey everyone! I'm doing some market research for a new product I'm creating. Looking to talk to 5 moms of young children who want to implement a tear-free goodbye routine. If this is you, leave a comment down below, and I'll follow up with you to schedule a 15-minute zoom call ❤ (you'll get to ask me some free questions if you're willing to chat ;))

08/21/2023

Wish you had a therapist mom friend you could just call in the moments of “what do I do?!”

I think we could all benefit from that…

And trust me, I wish I could be that for everyone but I can’t in a sustainable way YET 🙂

Until then…please use this resource for all ages (there are 4 quizzes depending on what age your child is) to help you see what is “normal” and what may need some extra attention with the help of a therapist or parenting workshop.

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Introducing the Boundary Script Practice Guide, specially crafted for women like YOU who are ready to communicate your needs effectively to your spouse. 🚀 Are you tired of feeling resentful and angry all the time? 🚀 Sick of not knowing what to say to communicate your needs? 🚀 Maybe want to ...

08/21/2023

Upcoming webinar on how to help your child through separation anxiety.

Finally turn tears into peaceful goodbyes. No more peeling off your child from your body or mama tears in the car as you’re pulling out the driveway.

Sign up here or tag a friend who would be interested!

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I know firsthand the challenges you're facing as a caring parent dealing with your toddler's separation anxiety. The emotional toll, from the guilt and helplessness to the exhaustion, can be overwhelming. But I'm here to offer you hope and practical solutions. As both a therapist and a mom who has w...

08/15/2023

Be sure to check out the boundary script guide before I take it off my site tomorrow!

A guide to empower women to express their needs, feelings, and boundaries in a compassionate and confident way. By using these statements, you can cultivate healthier relationships and create a more balanced and fulfilling life.

06/27/2022

A part of why therapy is so healing is because we get a space to share our story. Did you know that having a support person or loved one listen and hear what you are saying after a significant event, someone hug you and tell you they are there with you, or someone to look at you and say that YOU matter to me and you matter to God, are all protective factors?
In honor of Abide’s upcoming 2nd birthday & 1st year celebration in the new space…this shirt will be ON SALE this week only. Local orders available for free shipping with code: KCLOCAL
I recommend sizing up if you want a relaxed fit or ordering your regular size for fitted. Each unique is dyed individually so the color of shirt is unique to you.
Just click link in bio to order 🤍

06/15/2022

Do you agree or disagree? Do you think we should be aiming towards balance or integration?

In 2018, I wrote an article for Naturae’s Path on Work-Life Balance . When I wrote this article, I was single, had no children, and was about to take the clinical license exam for social work for Kansas. If you don’t know, it’s a big test after many years of supervision and job changes for me....

01/04/2021

Most would agree your 20s are a time of self exploration and discovery, but can also be a time of feeling utterly lost and confused. Your 20s encounter a fair share of ups and downs as you navigate the various transitions that occur in those 10 years. Even still, there is so much to be gained from t

09/22/2020

before the leaves turn 🍁

09/09/2020

The darkness can seem overwhelming. Like there is no way out. It tells you lies that no one cares and that you're better off gone--that even your kids will be better off without you.
Let me be clear: these are lies from the devil himself. He uses the darkness to bring you in closer, and his lies can seem all the more believable the longer he's whispering them.
Any thoughts that try to prove this to you are FALSE. You do belong. Even if you are struggling. Your life DOES matter. Even if you're not like you used to be. There IS a way out of this.
Someone you know may be thinking of ending their life. Continue asking the hard questions. Continue encouraging therapy. Continue offering support and telling people they matter. Continue giving them reasons WHY they matter.
Continue.

09/08/2020

For all the mamas out there.
Peri and post-partum depression and anxiety can manifest in these ways and a variety of others. If you have felt these symptoms during pregnancy or after pregnancy, please know that this can be PPD symptoms!
This does not mean you are doing something wrong.
Awareness of these symptoms can help PREVENT and TREAT so that it doesn't escalate.
Late onset PPD is also a thing - months after baby is born - if you're feeling like this isn't all you thought it to be and find yourself struggling to get out of bed, labile mood, and other symptoms, this again, can be PPD.
You are not alone. You are not crazy. Finding a therapist who can help navigate these waters is IMPERATIVE to you and your baby's mental health.

09/04/2020

This week is all about prevention. The next few weeks will be geared toward other specific categories such as post-partum suicidal ideation and anxiety leading to depression.
Many times we question whether we should ask someone we know is depressed if they’ve thought about ending their life. PLEASE ASK. “Have you thought about ending your life?” is a scary question, but asking it does NOT put those thoughts in their head. They’ve already been there and have likely not been able to talk to anyone about it.
Here are some other ways you can be a support to someone in a crisis.
Encourage them to text or call the National Su***de Line.
Call 911 if someone is in immediate danger.
Encourage them to seek professions support.
If you are struggling, you are not alone. Your life is important, and it matters.