Anchored Mind Counseling

12/10/2025

12/04/2025

I get asked for reading material all the time, especially, when it comes to understanding why we sometimes respond in the automatic ways that we do ??
that is even harder to put into words for those around us,
because we don’t get “why” either and then comes the shame, guilt, sad, frustrated etc. etc. spiral. 🌀

This is a wonderful starting point if your wanting to learn more about the nervous system. In fact, it gives you different ways to even read the book.

If you want to know the “science/academic” version then start from the beginning.
If it’s easier to learn with real life examples,
then start on the second part of the book 📕
or read it all as it comes together in a great thought provoking, empowering manner.

The good news is knowledge is power that can help us say goodbye 👋 more often to the spiral of just surviving
and HELLOO to LIVING and EXPANDING into our next chapter.
Have you read this book? Share your thoughts below ⬇️ or share other great reads/podcasts/videos etc. that you found helpful that may just be something that helps someone else. ❤️

This book will be available for checkout soon in the Anchored Mind Counseling library.

11/26/2025

I will be out of the office until Monday, December 1st.
Holidays can be tough/lonely/frantic/joyous/exhausting take notice and give yourself a little extra kindness/what you need to take a moment to catch your breath during this season.
Even if that means in order to keep your sanity you are bravely holding a boundary for the first time, saying NO, figuring out a way to do less and discovering YOU and YOUR needs for the FIRST time and not having to justify, reaching out to 988 if struggling 💚.
And at any point during the holiday, all the above was difficult to practice or at any point you got stuck, know that you are not alone! You are human!
And we will sort through it, together ❤️⚓️

11/26/2025

If you're looking for a Thanksgiving meal in the Aberdeen area, the following organizations on the flyer are providing. There are options for pick up, delivery, and dine in.
Comment if you are aware of other orgs providing a meal!
And please share!
The Salvation Army Aberdeen, SD, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Doeden Investment Group

11/19/2025

Anchored Mind Counseling is out of the office helping other awesome therapists taking EMDR basic training, but please look at all the other locations still taking donations until this Friday. 1 in 5 SD children face hunger. Together we can change that!!!

11/17/2025

Returning to the schedule this Wednesday, Hot Yoga Nidra with Sam!
🌟✨🤩😴💤💤

This class is only offered during the winter months every other week so be sure to get yourself to class when you get the chance. You don't want to miss this incredible rest.

Yoga Nidra translates to Yoga sleep. Your yoga nidra practice takes a to the almost asleep but still awake state of rest, the inbetween.

Yoga Nidra provides benefits such as reduced stress and anxiety, improved sleep quality, and increased physical and mental relaxation by activating the parasympathetic nervous system. It can also lead to improved focus, enhanced creativity, lower blood pressure, and greater emotional and self-awareness.

See you Wednesday! 🥰😴💤✨

11/16/2025

11/16/2025

A few days remain for Appoise thanksgiving food drive for Sacred Heart food pantry and pet food drive. Thank you for putting this drive on for our community!!! ❤️
Anchored Mind Counseling and Lincoln Repair Aberdeen dropped off donations and you still can to until 11/19.
(See flyer ⬇️ for more details on drop-off location and times)

11/14/2025

"There’s no shame in starting over. Every day is a new chance to choose healing. Remember, we recover in community - not perfection. One honest step at a time.” - Dr. Tamara Mackroy, Substance Use Recovery for Parents Group Leader

Now available for all parents from pregnancy to three years postpartum, join us for our free, online Substance Use Recovery for Parents support group! You are not alone - we're here to help 💙

Learn more and register for our Substance Use Recovery for Parents Support Group: https://loom.ly/hNGK8Zw