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12/09/2025

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11/23/2025

🌿✨ A Zen Space Reminder ✨🌿

Sometimes you need someone to look you in the eye and say it plainly:

You’re doing so much better than you think.
You’re resilient, hilarious, radiant, and rebuilding your life with more courage than you give yourself credit for.

Healing isn’t linear.
Growth isn’t loud.
But every day you show up — for yourself, for your kids, for your future — is a victory.

If today feels heavy, let this be your reminder:
✨ You’re growing in ways you can’t always see.
✨ You’re allowed to rest.
✨ You’re allowed to take up space.
✨ You’re allowed to be proud of yourself.

A Zen Space is here for you — to hold the hard days, celebrate the breakthroughs, and walk with you through every season of healing.

If you’re ready to talk, grow, or breathe again, text 740-357-8667 to connect with a therapist today.
You deserve support. You deserve peace.
You deserve to bloom. 🌼💛

11/18/2025

11/18/2025

11/10/2025

🧠 Understanding Intrusive vs. Ruminating Thoughts 🧠

Not all difficult thoughts are the same — but both can take a toll on your peace of mind.

✨ Intrusive thoughts are sudden, unwanted, and often distressing — like flashes of “what if” fears or images that feel out of your control.
✨ Ruminating thoughts are repetitive, looping worries about past events, mistakes, or “what could have been.”

Both can lead to anxiety, guilt, or emotional exhaustion — but there are ways to take back control.

Here are a few gentle reminders from our therapists at A Zen Space:
💫 Practice mindfulness and grounding when your mind spirals.
💫 Challenge the thought — not yourself.
💫 Set boundaries on how much time you spend analyzing.
💫 Seek support if these thoughts begin to affect your daily life.

Healing starts with awareness and compassionate self-understanding. You don’t have to navigate these thoughts alone — we’re here to help.

📍 A Zen Space | 800 13th Street, Ashland KY
📱 Text 740-357-8667 for appointment information or to connect with a therapist today.

11/06/2025

🌧 Acceptance Doesn’t Mean You Like It — It Means You Stop Fighting Reality 🌧

Sometimes life brings rain.
We can resist it — wishing things were different, replaying “why me” — or we can take a breath and say, “It’s raining.”

That simple shift is the heart of Radical Acceptance, a core DBT skill that helps us find peace even when circumstances aren’t what we want.

✨ Acceptance sounds like:
• “This is happening, even if I don’t like it.”
• “I can’t change this moment, but I can choose how I respond.”
• “I can hold space for discomfort and still move forward.”

Acceptance isn’t giving up — it’s freeing yourself from the suffering that comes from resistance.
Rain will come and go. You can still find calm in the storm. ☔️

📍 A Zen Space — A place to grow wild and whole
📱 Text 740-357-8667 for therapy or support
💙 Need help right now? Call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline

11/06/2025

11/05/2025

🌿 9 Signs Your Child May Benefit From Therapy 🌿

Children’s mental health develops rapidly in the first few years of life, and identifying challenges early can make a lasting difference.

During Early Childhood Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the importance of early support and compassionate care for every child. 💚

Children experience stress and loss just like adults do — but they often show it differently. If you notice any of these signs, it may be time to reach out for support:

💙 Social withdrawal or isolation
💙 Angry outbursts or acting out
💙 Loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed
💙 Drastic mood swings
💙 Family separation or divorce
💙 Appetite changes
💙 Irregular sleep
💙 The death of a loved one or pet
💙 Trouble focusing or attention deficits

At A Zen Space, we specialize in helping children and families navigate life’s challenges with compassion, play, and connection. Therapy provides a safe space to express feelings, learn coping skills, and heal through understanding — not judgment.

✨ Healing starts with one conversation.
📱 Text 740-357-8667 to schedule a session or learn more.
🌱 A Zen Space – Where calm begins and growth unfolds.

11/05/2025

💛 Let’s Talk About Shame 💛

Shame is one of the most painful human emotions — and one of the hardest to talk about.
It often shows up quietly, hiding behind guilt, perfectionism, withdrawal, or anger.

✨ Common triggers for shame include:
• Being rejected or criticized
• Comparing yourself to others
• Making a mistake or not meeting expectations
• Having your integrity or appearance questioned
• Feeling exposed, judged, or betrayed

Shame tells us: “I am bad.”
But the truth is: you are human.

Healing from shame begins when we shift from self-condemnation to self-compassion — understanding that our worth isn’t defined by our mistakes, but by how we choose to grow through them. 🌿

Therapy provides a safe space to unlearn shame and build radical self-acceptance.

📍 A Zen Space — A place to grow wild and whole
📱 Text 740-357-8667 for therapy or information
💙 Need immediate support? Call or text 988 — you are not alone

11/04/2025

🌿 Emotional Intelligence: The Quiet Strength of Healing 🌿

Emotional intelligence isn’t about being “perfectly calm” all the time — it’s about becoming aware of your emotions and learning to respond with intention instead of reaction.

💫 At A Zen Space, we believe self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation are the heart of healthy relationships — with others and with ourselves.

Here are a few reminders from today’s practice:
✨ Listen to understand, not to reply.
✨ Notice your tone, mood, and body language — they communicate more than words.
✨ Take a pause before reacting; peace often hides in that tiny breath.
✨ Feedback, gratitude, and flexibility are emotional muscles — the more you use them, the stronger you become.

If you’re working on your emotional intelligence, you’re already healing.
You’re building the foundation for deeper connection, self-respect, and calm.

🪷 Let’s keep growing together.
Text 740-357-8667 to learn how therapy can help you strengthen your emotional wellness and relationships.