Bloom Therapeutics

Bloom Therapeutics Let’s start your therapeutic journey! Hello, we are Zen Counseling in Asheboro, NC! Our hours vary by need and availability, give us a call to discuss options!

We offer a variety of services including individual and couples therapy, group and family therapy, EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), and DBT (Comprehensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy).

✨ What is Sand Tray Therapy? ✨Sand tray therapy is a gentle, expressive approach that allows children (and adults) to ex...
02/25/2026

✨ What is Sand Tray Therapy? ✨

Sand tray therapy is a gentle, expressive approach that allows children (and adults) to explore feelings, experiences, and stories using miniature figures and a tray of sand.

Instead of relying only on words, clients can create scenes that reflect their inner world — making emotions safer to process and understand.

Sand tray therapy can help clients:

🧸 Express feelings that are hard to verbalize
🧠 Process trauma and life transitions
💛 Increase emotional awareness
🛠 Build problem-solving and coping skills
🌱 Strengthen sense of control and empowerment

To an observer, it may look like play.
In therapy, it becomes meaningful symbolic communication and healing work.

Sand tray therapy is especially supportive for children, but can be powerful for teens and adults as well.

If you’re curious whether sand tray therapy might be helpful for you or your child, we’re here to answer your questions. 🌈

🔥 Coping Skills for Anger 🔥Anger isn’t “bad.” It’s information.The goal isn’t to get rid of anger — it’s to respond to i...
02/20/2026

🔥 Coping Skills for Anger 🔥

Anger isn’t “bad.” It’s information.

The goal isn’t to get rid of anger — it’s to respond to it in healthy ways.

Here are a few coping skills we teach in therapy:

🧠 Name it to tame it
Pause and label the feeling: “I’m feeling really frustrated right now.” Naming emotions reduces their intensity.

🌬 Deep breathing (4-4-4 method)
Inhale for 4. Hold for 4. Exhale for 4. Repeat. Slowing the body helps calm the brain.

🚶‍♂️ Take a movement break
Walk, stretch, wall push-ups, squeeze a stress ball. Anger has energy — let your body release it safely.

✍️ Write it out
Journaling or even scribbling your feelings onto paper can help organize racing thoughts.

🧊 Cool down routine
Step away before responding. Give yourself 10–20 minutes to regulate before continuing a conversation.

💬 Use “I” statements
“I feel ___ when ___ because ___.”
This keeps communication clear instead of escalating conflict.

Anger is a normal human emotion. Learning to manage it builds confidence, strengthens relationships, and improves overall mental health.
If anger feels overwhelming for you or your child, therapy can help build personalized tools that actually work. 💛

💜 National Caregivers Day 💜Today we honor the quiet strength, compassion, and resilience of caregivers.Whether you’re ca...
02/20/2026

💜 National Caregivers Day 💜

Today we honor the quiet strength, compassion, and resilience of caregivers.

Whether you’re caring for a child, aging parent, partner, or loved one with medical or mental health needs — your role matters. And it’s not easy.

Caregivers often:

• Put their own needs last
• Carry emotional and physical stress
• Experience burnout or compassion fatigue
• Feel guilt for needing a break

If you are a caregiver, this is your reminder:

✨ You are allowed to rest.
✨ You are allowed to ask for help.
✨ You deserve support too.

Taking care of yourself is not selfish — it’s necessary. Therapy can be a space where you don’t have to be the strong one for a moment.

Today, we see you. We appreciate you. And we encourage you to care for yourself the way you care for everyone else. 💛

🧊🔥 The Anger Iceberg 🔥🧊Anger is often the emotion we see.But it’s usually not the only emotion there.Think of anger like...
02/19/2026

🧊🔥 The Anger Iceberg 🔥🧊

Anger is often the emotion we see.

But it’s usually not the only emotion there.

Think of anger like the tip of an iceberg. Above the surface? Irritability, yelling, shutting down.

Below the surface? The deeper feelings that often go unseen.

Under anger, there may be:
💔 Hurt
😔 Sadness
😟 Anxiety
😳 Shame
😞 Disappointment
😩 Overwhelm
😨 Fear

For children (and adults), anger can feel safer than vulnerability. It can protect us from emotions that feel too big, too painful, or too scary to express.

In therapy, we gently explore what’s underneath the surface — building emotional awareness, regulation skills, and healthier ways to communicate needs.

Next time anger shows up, try asking:
“What might be under the iceberg?”

Curiosity creates space for healing. 💙

🧸✨ The Benefits of Play Therapy ✨🧸Children don’t always have the words to say what they’re feeling — but they do know ho...
02/18/2026

🧸✨ The Benefits of Play Therapy ✨🧸

Children don’t always have the words to say what they’re feeling — but they do know how to play.
Play therapy allows children to express emotions, process experiences, and build skills in a way that feels natural and safe to them.

Through play, children can:

🧩 Improve emotional regulation
🎭 Express big feelings safely
🗣 Strengthen communication skills
🛠 Build problem-solving abilities
💛 Increase self-confidence
🤝 Develop healthier relationships

Play therapy can support children navigating anxiety, trauma, behavioral challenges, grief, family changes, and more.

To a child, it looks like play.

To a trained therapist, it’s purposeful, evidence-informed healing work.

If you’re wondering whether play therapy might be helpful for your child, we’re here to answer your questions. 🌈

✨ National Random Acts of Kindness Day ✨Today is a reminder that small acts can make a big impact — not just on others, ...
02/17/2026

✨ National Random Acts of Kindness Day ✨

Today is a reminder that small acts can make a big impact — not just on others, but on you too.

Research shows that practicing kindness can:

💛 Boost mood
💛 Reduce stress
💛 Increase connection
💛 Improve overall well-being

Kindness doesn’t have to be big or expensive. It can look like:

• Sending an encouraging text
• Holding space for someone who needs to vent
• Leaving a positive review for a small business
• Letting someone go ahead of you in line
• Speaking kindly to yourself

Yes — self-kindness counts.

If today feels heavy, start small. A gentle word, a deep breath, a moment of patience. You never know whose day (including your own) you might change.
Let’s create a ripple effect of compassion. 🌊

🌊 Mindfulness Coping Skill: Box BreathingWhen stress rises, your breathing often becomes shallow and fast. Slowing it do...
02/16/2026

🌊 Mindfulness Coping Skill: Box Breathing
When stress rises, your breathing often becomes shallow and fast. Slowing it down can calm your nervous system and help you feel more in control.

Try this:
⬜ Inhale for 4
⬜ Hold for 4
⬜ Exhale for 4
⬜ Hold for 4
Repeat for 4–6 rounds.

Why it works:

• Signals safety to your brain
• Lowers heart rate
• Reduces physical tension
• Improves focus and clarity

You can use this before a difficult conversation, during a stressful moment, or anytime your body feels “on edge.”

Sometimes calming the body is the first step to calming the mind. 💛

🌿 Mindfulness Coping Skill: 5-4-3-2-1 GroundingWhen anxiety spikes or your thoughts feel overwhelming, grounding can hel...
02/15/2026

🌿 Mindfulness Coping Skill: 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding

When anxiety spikes or your thoughts feel overwhelming, grounding can help bring you back to the present moment.

Try this simple exercise:

👀 5 things you can see
✋ 4 things you can feel
👂 3 things you can hear
👃 2 things you can smell
👅 1 thing you can taste

This technique helps regulate your nervous system by shifting focus away from racing thoughts and into your senses.

Why it works:
• Reduces anxiety in the moment
• Interrupts spiraling thoughts
• Brings awareness back to your body
• Supports emotional regulation

Mindfulness doesn’t mean clearing your mind — it means gently bringing your attention back to now.
Save this for later or share with someone who might need it today. 🌿

💗 Valentine’s Day Reminder: Love Isn’t Just RomanticToday can bring up a lot of emotions — joy, connection, loneliness, ...
02/14/2026

💗 Valentine’s Day Reminder: Love Isn’t Just Romantic

Today can bring up a lot of emotions — joy, connection, loneliness, grief, pressure, comparison. However you’re feeling, it’s valid.

Valentine’s Day can also be about:
❤️ Self-compassion
❤️ Healthy boundaries
❤️ Appreciating friendships
❤️ Showing up for yourself
❤️ Repairing relationships

The most important relationship you’ll ever have is the one you have with yourself.

Ask yourself today:
• Am I speaking to myself with kindness?
• Am I honoring my needs?
• Am I allowing myself to receive love and support?
Whether you’re celebrating with a partner, friends, family — or spending the day solo — you deserve relationships rooted in respect, safety, and care.

And that includes the relationship you have with you. 💕

🖤 February is Black History MonthThis month, we honor the history, resilience, achievements, and cultural impact of Blac...
02/13/2026

🖤 February is Black History Month

This month, we honor the history, resilience, achievements, and cultural impact of Black individuals and communities — past, present, and future.

Black History Month is also a time to acknowledge the ongoing impact of racial trauma, systemic inequities, and barriers to mental health care. Mental health conversations must include equity, representation, and culturally responsive support.

📊 Black adults in the U.S. are more likely to experience persistent symptoms of emotional distress, yet are less likely to receive mental health services compared to white adults.

Representation matters. Access matters. Safe spaces matter.

In therapy, we are committed to:
✔ Providing culturally sensitive care
✔ Listening without judgment
✔ Honoring lived experiences
✔ Advocating for inclusive mental health support
Healing happens in environments where people feel seen, respected, and understood.

This month and every month, we celebrate Black voices and recommit to creating spaces where everyone can thrive. 🤎

❤️ February is American Heart MonthWhen we think about heart health, we often think about diet and exercise — but mental...
02/12/2026

❤️ February is American Heart Month

When we think about heart health, we often think about diet and exercise — but mental health plays a powerful role too.

🫀 Chronic stress can increase blood pressure and inflammation.

🫀 Anxiety and depression are linked to higher risk of heart disease.

🫀 Strong social connections and emotional support improve heart health outcomes.

Your heart and mind are deeply connected.
Taking care of your mental health isn’t just good for your mood — it supports your whole body. Prioritizing rest, setting boundaries, managing stress, and seeking support when needed are all acts of heart care.

Small steps that support both heart and mind:
✔ Move your body in ways you enjoy
✔ Practice deep breathing or mindfulness
✔ Stay connected to supportive people
✔ Make space to process stress

This month, let’s care for the whole person — mind and heart. ❤️

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727 S. Church Street
Asheboro, NC
27203

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Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm

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