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Growth & Grace Counseling, 142 W Marengo Street, Albion, NE (2025)

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Growth & Grace 🧡

As we head into today, we just want to pause and say something simple and honest: thank you.

Thank you for being here.
Thank you for trusting us with your stories, your healing, your questions, your curiosity, your growth.
Thank you for showing up for yourselves, even on the days it feels heavy or inconvenient or uncertain.

We don’t take it lightly that you choose to follow along with us, learn with us, and allow us to be a small part of your journey. It means more than we can put into words.

However you’re spending today—surrounded by family, keeping it quiet, setting boundaries, grieving, celebrating, or somewhere in between—we hope you find a moment of genuine peace, comfort, and gratitude that feels true to you.

We’re grateful for you. Truly.

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving.

11/25/2025

With Thanksgiving just a few days away, we’ve been slowing down and taking a little extra time to notice the gratitude in our lives. Not the big, shiny moments—though those are wonderful too—but the small, everyday things we usually move past without a second thought.

The truth is, gratitude changes us.
It softens the hard days, deepens the good ones, and reminds our brains to look for what is going right—no matter how small. And the more we practice it, the easier it becomes to find. Gratitude builds on itself. One thankful moment opens the door to the next.

So today, we’d love to hear from you.
What’s one thing—big or small—that you’re grateful for right now?

Drop it in the comments. Your words might be exactly what someone else needs to feel a little lighter today. 🧡

11/21/2025

Let it go.
Not in the “pretend it never happened” way. Not in the “just be positive” way.
I mean the kind where you finally stop letting fear, envy, hate, anger, or regret run the show.

Letting go doesn’t erase the past. It just gives you a chance to see it clearly—without the emotional fog, without the heaviness you’ve been carrying around for way too long.

It’s looking at what happened and saying:
“Okay. This hurt. This shaped me. But it doesn’t get to hold me hostage anymore.”

Letting go is an action.
A choice.
A slow unclenching.
A quiet reclaiming of your own power.

You deserve to move forward without dragging every old wound with you. You deserve to stop replaying the same story in your head. You deserve to take the next step without waiting for permission or perfect timing.

You’re not forgetting.
You’re freeing yourself.

And honestly? You don’t have to do it alone. Counselors are literally trained to walk with you through the stuff you’re tired of carrying and help you make sense of it.

So maybe today is the day you loosen the grip.
Just a little.
You might be surprised how much lighter you feel.

11/19/2025

You don’t have to have it all together before you start.
You don’t need a perfect plan or the right words. You just need to begin.

That thing you’ve been thinking about doing — maybe it’s something creative, maybe it’s finally reaching out for help — it doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to exist.

Start messy. Show up uncertain. Try the thing even if your voice shakes a little. You can figure out the rest as you go.

That’s the truth about growth — it doesn’t come from waiting until you’re ready. It comes from showing up anyway.

So, if counseling has been sitting in the back of your mind, maybe this is your sign to just make it exist. You don’t have to be in a perfect place to start. You just have to start.

Growth & Grace Counseling
142 W Marengo St, Albion, NE 68620
📞 402-396-5710
🌐 [www.growthandgracecounseling.com]

11/17/2025

Let’s normalize admitting when we’re overwhelmed.

You know those days where you’re knee-deep in dirty diapers, the sink’s full, someone’s crying (maybe it’s you), and then—someone asks for one more thing?
And you just… can’t.

That’s not weakness. That’s being human.

It’s okay to admit that your plate is full, that your mind is tired, and that you don’t have the capacity to take anything else on today.
You don’t have to hold it all together all the time. You don’t have to smile through it or pretend it’s fine when it isn’t.

Saying “I’m overwhelmed” isn’t a failure. It’s a sign that you’re self-aware enough to know your limits—and that’s something to be proud of.

Let’s make it normal to speak up when we’ve reached that point.
Because the truth is, everyone hits that wall sometimes. You’re not alone in it.

If you’re feeling like you’ve hit yours, it might be time to reach out—to talk it through, to take a breath, to give yourself permission to pause.

You deserve that space. ❤️

📍Growth & Grace Counseling
142 W Marengo St, Albion, NE 68620
📞 402-396-5710
🌐 www.growthandgracecounseling.com

11/15/2025

🌿 Make Yourself Seen and Heard 🌿

You deserve to take up space — in your relationships, your work, your dreams, and your healing.
You don’t have to shrink your needs, silence your thoughts, or soften your light just to make others more comfortable.

Your voice matters. Your story matters. YOU matter.

We know it can feel scary to speak up or be truly seen — especially if you’ve spent years blending in or putting others first. But healing often begins when you start showing up as your full, authentic self. When you let your true feelings out. When you stop apologizing for existing.

So today, take up a little more space.
Say what’s on your heart.
Ask for what you need.
Let someone see the real you — because that’s where connection and growth begin.

We’re here to remind you that you’re not “too much.” You’re exactly enough. 💛

11/13/2025

World Kindness Day 💛🌎

Today is a beautiful reminder that even the smallest act of kindness can make a big impact — not only for others, but also for you.

Here’s what’s really amazing: kindness actually changes your brain.
🧠✨ When you do something kind — whether it’s holding a door, offering a compliment, or checking in on a friend — your brain releases a wave of feel-good chemicals like dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin.

💫 Dopamine gives you a natural “helper’s high,” boosting motivation and mood.
💫 Serotonin helps regulate emotions and promotes a sense of calm and satisfaction.
💫 Oxytocin, often called the “love hormone,” deepens your sense of connection and trust with others.

And here’s the best part — your brain remembers these feelings. The more you practice kindness, the stronger those neural pathways become, making it easier to feel empathy, connection, and joy.

Kindness truly is contagious — when we give it, we also receive it.
So, whether it’s a smile, a kind word, or a moment of patience, know that every act of kindness ripples outward and inward. 💛

Be gentle with yourself today, and spread a little extra kindness — it’s good for the soul and the brain.🌿

If you’re working on being kinder to yourself, too, therapy can help you strengthen that inner compassion.
Visit us at 142 W Marengo St, Albion, NE 68620, call 402-396-5710, or head to [www.growthandgracecounseling.com] to connect with a therapist today.

11/11/2025

It’s All About the “AND”
One of the most supportive shifts we can make in our emotional and mental wellness is learning to move away from either/or thinking and toward both/and thinking.

When we live in either/or mode, we feel pressured to choose one identity, one emotion, one truth — and anything that doesn’t “fit” gets pushed down or ignored.
But real life, real healing, and real growth are rarely that simple.

You are allowed to hold multiple truths at the same time.
This is called dialectical thinking — recognizing that two things that seem opposite can both be true.

Examples:

I am imperfect AND I am enough.
I can love someone AND set boundaries with them.
I want to grow AND I am doing the best I can with what I have.
I am proud of myself AND I still have things I want to work on.
I can feel anxious AND keep moving forward.
I am allowed to say no AND others are allowed to have feelings about it.
Healing takes time AND I am already on the path.

Learning to use AND softens our inner dialogue.
It allows space for grace.
It makes room for humanity.

Because you don’t have to choose between being a work in progress and being worthy.
You can be both.
You already *are* both.

If this is something you’re working on right now, know that you’re not alone — this is a skill, and like any skill, it can be learned, practiced, and strengthened over time.

11/08/2025

How are you feeling today?
Not the “I’m fine” kind of answer — but the real one.

Maybe you’re feeling grounded, steady in your routine and connected to the moment.
Maybe you’re restless, itching for something to change but not sure what that is.
Maybe you’re feeling hopeful, seeing little glimpses of light ahead.
Maybe you’re accepting the present, finding small ways to get comfortable right where you are.
Maybe you’re unsure, a bit lost but still searching for what’s next.
Or maybe you’re brightened by optimism, finally starting to believe in what’s possible again.

Wherever you land on that list — just noticing it matters.
Bringing awareness to how you feel is one of the kindest things you can do for yourself.
You don’t have to fix it, change it, or label it as good or bad.
Awareness is the first step toward understanding and healing.

And if you’re ready to explore those feelings a little deeper, therapy can be a great place to start. 💛
We’re here for you at Growth & Grace Counseling — real people having real conversations that lead to real healing.

📍142 W Marengo St, Albion, NE 68620
📞 Call us at 402-396-5710
💻 Or visit www.growthandgracecounseling.com

11/04/2025

🌿 The Goal Isn’t to Raise a Child Who’s Always Happy

As parents, it’s completely natural to want to see your child happy. But part of healthy emotional development means understanding that happiness isn’t a constant state — it’s one of many emotions that come and go.

Children need to experience the full range of emotions to grow into emotionally intelligent, resilient adults. When we focus only on keeping them “happy,” we may accidentally teach them to suppress or avoid the harder feelings like sadness, anger, or disappointment — emotions that are just as valuable for their growth.

The goal isn’t to raise a child who never struggles.
It’s to raise a child who:
💛 Learns from their mistakes and can reflect on what went wrong
💛 Expresses all emotions in healthy, age-appropriate ways
💛 Tries again after failure, developing perseverance and self-trust
💛 Respects both their own boundaries and the boundaries of others
💛 Feels confident enough to stand up for themselves
💛 Leads with empathy and kindness toward others

Every meltdown, every “I’m mad,” and every “I don’t want to try again” moment is actually a learning opportunity — for emotional regulation, communication, and problem-solving.

So rather than aiming for constant happiness, focus on helping your child understand, name, and manage their feelings. In doing so, you’re teaching them one of the most valuable life skills there is: emotional resilience. 🌱

10/31/2025

👻🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃👻

We hope your day is filled with fun, laughter, and maybe a few sweet treats! 🍫🍬

Just a little reminder from us — don’t ghost your feelings this Halloween.
It can be tempting to shove them down or pretend they’re not there, but even the spookiest emotions deserve to be seen and heard. 💬

So instead of haunting yourself with what-ifs or bottling things up, try giving those feelings a voice. You might be surprised by how much lighter you feel when you do. ✨

From all of us here, have a safe, fun, and emotionally honest Halloween! 🕸️🖤

📍142 W Marengo Street
📞 402-396-5710
💻 www.growthandgracecounseling.com

10/29/2025

We’ve all had that feeling before — you leave a conversation feeling exhausted instead of uplifted. You started out fine, but by the end, your mood feels heavy, your energy feels low, and you can’t quite put your finger on why.
You may have just spent time with what’s often called an energy vampire.

Here are some common traits of an energy vampire:

🩸 Neediness: They always seem to need something — advice, reassurance, validation, or emotional support — but rarely offer the same in return. You might feel like you’re constantly “pouring from your cup” while theirs never fills.

🩸 Self-Focused Conversations: They often dominate discussions, talking mostly about their own problems, achievements, or feelings. When you try to share, they quickly redirect the topic back to themselves.

🩸 Jealousy: Instead of celebrating your successes, they might minimize them or shift the focus. Their jealousy can show up subtly — through backhanded compliments, criticism, or a noticeable change in attitude when things are going well for you.

🩸 Attention-Seeking: They crave to be the center of attention and may become irritated or withdrawn if they aren’t. This can look like interrupting others, exaggerating their struggles, or creating situations that pull focus back to them.

🩸 Victim Mentality: They often see life as something happening to them. Nothing is ever their fault — and they rarely take accountability. This can keep them trapped in cycles of helplessness and draw others into constant rescue mode.

🩸 Pessimism: They tend to see the negative in every situation. Their constant complaints and gloomy outlook can make it hard to stay positive around them.

🩸 Ongoing Drama: There’s always something chaotic happening — a falling out, a crisis, or a major issue that demands your time and energy. Over time, you may start to feel emotionally burnt out by the constant turbulence.

Your energy is valuable — spend it with people who recharge you, not those who constantly deplete you.

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