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Ever feel anxious, restless, or like your body just won’t relax—even when nothing’s “wrong”? 😵‍💫

You might be stuck in sympathetic mode—your body’s fight-or-flight response.

In this post, we’re Ever feel like your body is stuck in overdrive—or like you’re shut down and can’t focus? 😵‍💫😌

That’s your nervous system at work. In our latest blog, we’re breaking down the difference between your sympathetic (f ✨ Reflection Friday ✨

Life’s best moments are often the simplest. Take a moment to reflect:

💭 What is a simple joy you experienced this week?

A warm cup of coffee, a kind smile, a moment of peace—these little things add up.

#Reflecti You’ve likely heard of our bodies responding to stress with either fight, flight, or freeze. But did you know research has now identified a fourth response to threats called Fawn?

Fawning occurs when we respond to a threat by becoming appealin Your anxious brain will try to convince you that overthinking = solving. But often, it’s just rumination—a mental loop that leaves you more exhausted than clear.

Here’s how to shift from rumination to wise thinking:

 Name it: &ldq You’re not “just overthinking”—your brain may be stuck in rumination, especially if you live with anxiety or OCD.

Swipe to see the difference between spiraling and wise, value-based reflection. Check out our latest blog for t Ever feel like your brain just won’t stop spinning? 😵‍💫 You’re replaying conversations, predicting worst-case scenarios, and trying to find the perfect answer that never quite comes?

That’s not problem-solving—it’ ✨ Reflection Friday ✨

If you had to sum up your week in just three words… what would they be?

Pause, reflect, and choose three words that capture your experience—no judgment, just awareness.

Your feelings are valid, whatever they may Happy Mother’s Day to our clients who

Can’t believe how hard it is to be a mom 

Have lost babies to stillbirth and miscarriage 

Have fostered and adopted - welcoming your kids birth family as your own 

Love their kids fiercely 

Are m As we wrap up Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week, we want to remind you that you can feel better — and you don’t have to do it alone. 
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If you’re walking through a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder, research shows that three th You don’t get to choose your risk factors — but they can play a big role in whether you’ll face a Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorder (PMAD). The more risk factors you have, the higher your chances of struggling. Awareness is the It’s Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week! We’ll be sharing some information and hope on our socials this week 💕

First up - PMAD Symptom Checklist: What Moms Should Know. Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders are common—and trea Clark Counseling is a proud a sponsor of the 2nd Annual Love for Lily Market—a family-friendly fundraiser supporting the Hope for PDCD Foundation.

This event is close to our hearts. Lily Cieslinski was diagnosed with a rare life-limiting neuro We’re honored to be part of the free Mother’s Day event at the Coffee Clubhouse, where local vendors are coming together to support and celebrate moms in every stage of motherhood. 💕 We believe maternal mental health matters and love sup The sun is out, the days are getting warmer... and suddenly, you might feel more self-conscious.

Warmer weather often stirs up old body image struggles — messages we’ve absorbed about “summer bodies,” “fixing ourselves,
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