Mind Mender

12/22/2025

Therapists carry a lot.

Therapists carry a lot.
The stories.
The emotions.
The unspoken weight that never makes it into supervision.

But hear this clearly, Sis —
You were never meant to hold everything alone.

Compassion does not require self-sacrifice.
Empathy does not mean exhaustion.
And being called to this work does not mean being consumed by it.

Today, give yourself permission to set something down.
Even if it’s just for a moment.

💭 Reflection: What are you carrying that was never meant to be yours?

12/22/2025

Rest is not something you have to earn.

In a world that glorifies exhaustion, choosing to pause is an act of courage—and faith.

Wherever you are today, may you give yourself permission to breathe.

Therapist, hear this clearly today:
God never asked you to burn out to prove your calling.

Rest is not rebellion.
Pausing is not laziness.
Saying “I need a moment” is not a lack of faith.

Even Jesus withdrew.
Even God rested.

Your work matters — but you matter more.

Let today be about releasing the pressure to perform and choosing trust instead.

Rest is worship too.

Comment “REST” if you’re giving yourself permission to slow down today.

12/18/2025

🙏You can pray. And go to therapy.

✨When Prayer Isn’t Enough✨

Too often in faith spaces, we’re taught to “pray it away.” But what happens when your soul is still heavy, even after prayer?

God hears your cries and He provides tools — like therapy, coaching, and wise counsel — to walk with you through the healing process.

Choosing therapy doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you’re wise. It means you’re using every resource God gave you to live fully, freely, and faithfully.

💜 It’s not either/or. It’s both/and.

🙏🏾 You can pray. And go to therapy.

Drop a 💬 if you’ve ever wrestled with this or want to encourage someone today.

12/18/2025

Ever wish you could pause before reacting—and choose peace instead?
That’s the power of emotional intelligence, and the good news is: you can train it.

Using tools like hypnotherapy and NLP, you can start noticing your patterns, calming your nervous system, and communicating from a place of clarity—not chaos.

You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be present.
And the more you practice, the stronger your emotional muscle becomes.

✨ Breathe deep. Tune in. Rewire your response.

12/17/2025

💜 Your well-being matters too.

Therapist, let me remind you of something important today.

Your clients’ emotions are real — but they are not yours to carry home.

Empathy does not require emotional absorption.
Compassion does not mean self-sacrifice.

If you’ve ever noticed tension in your shoulders, exhaustion after sessions, or emotional heaviness you can’t explain — that’s your nervous system asking for a boundary.

Try this simple post-session reset today:
✔️ Unclench your jaw
✔️ Drop your shoulders
✔️ Take three slow breaths
✔️ Say silently: “I release what is not mine.”

Regulation is not optional for therapists — it’s ethical care.

You don’t need to carry it all to be effective.
You need to stay grounded.

💜 Your wellbeing matters too.

“What helps you emotionally reset after sessions? Share below.”

12/16/2025

Check out this blog that explores holiday burnout for mental health professionals!

The holidays can be heavy—especially for mental health professionals who are used to carrying everyone else. 🤍
Burnout doesn’t always look like stress… sometimes it looks like exhaustion, guilt, and pushing through when you need rest.

This blog explores holiday burnout for mental health professionals, why it hits differently for Black women, and how to protect your well-being this season.

🔗 Read here:
https://www.mendingmindsgroup.com/post/mental-health-during-the-holiday-season-preventing-burnout

12/15/2025

🎉 Spread the holiday cheer! Annual Toy Giveaway!

🎉 Spread the holiday cheer! Annual Toy Giveaway! 🎁

Divine Solutions for Life Inc., New Walk 360, and Impact Church are excited to invite you and your family to our community toy giveaway. Join us in making this season memorable for your little ones!

Event Details:
Date: December 20th, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Location: Impact Church, 3594 Centerville Hwy, Snellville, GA 30039

🚨 Action Required:
You MUST register to attend and receive a toy. Toys will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.

Scan the QR code in the image to Register now! ➡️ https://www.divinesolutions-forlife.com/toys-for-tots

Monica Walker

12/15/2025

Therapist, you hold so much space for others—make sure you’re holding space for you, too.

Therapist, you hold so much space for others—make sure you’re holding space for you, too.
Here’s a quick 3-step micro-reset you can use between sessions to prevent emotional fatigue:

✨ 1. Release
Unclench your jaw, relax your shoulders, and breathe deeply for 10 seconds.

✨ 2. Recenter
Say this out loud or silently: “I return to myself. I am grounded. I am present.”

✨ 3. Refocus
Set a simple intention before the next session:
“I offer presence, not perfection.”

Your body and spirit will thank you.
Your clients will feel the difference.
And you deserve a moment of peace in your workday. 💜

Share with a therapist friend who needs this reminder today.

12/15/2025

Drop a 💜 if this was the reminder you didn’t know you needed.

Therapist, let’s talk about the kind of tired that sleep doesn’t fix.

The tired that comes from holding stories.
From staying regulated so others can unravel.
From being the safe space, the steady voice, the emotional anchor.

Here’s your reminder:
You do not have to earn rest by overextending yourself.

Rest is not a reward.
It’s a responsibility.

When you pause, you are not failing your clients.
You are preserving the version of you that can keep showing up—whole, grounded, and present.

Today, give yourself permission to stop carrying what was never yours to hold.

Reflection: What would rest look like if you didn’t feel guilty for taking it?

Drop a 💜 if this was the reminder you didn’t know you needed.

12/15/2025

💭 Reflection:
What would change if you trusted God enough to rest?
What’s one way you can rest on purpose this week?

12/10/2025

Therapists and mental health professionals give so much of themselves to the work — holding space, offering care, and carrying the emotional weight alongside their clients.

But clinicians need support too.

That’s why Mending Minds Counseling Group created a dedicated space just for us as helpers:

💜 The Self-Care Corner
A private community designed to nurture the well-being of therapists, counselors, social workers, and all mental health professionals.

Inside, we focus on opening meaningful discussions and exploring topics such as:
• Clinician self-care that’s actually sustainable
• Nervous system support and regulation tools
• Burnout prevention and boundary-setting
• Honest conversations about the emotional realities of our work
• Reconnecting with purpose and professional identity
• Community with others who genuinely understand this field

Because caring for others starts with caring for ourselves — and you deserve a place where your needs matter, too.

👉 Explore the Self-Care Corner and join our clinician community. Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/5933425700116143

Your work is meaningful. Your well-being is essential.

12/08/2025

👇🏾 What are you releasing into God’s hands this week?

Therapist, here’s your gentle reminder for the week:
You don’t have to carry everything you hold for your clients, your family, and yourself. God invites you to release what’s too heavy. 🤎

✨ Faith Practice for Today:
Take 60 seconds and breathe deeply.
Name the one thing that’s been weighing on you…
Then speak this aloud:
“God, I release what is too heavy for me.”

You are supported. You are seen. You are cared for—by the One who holds it all.
1 Peter 5:7

👇🏾 What are you releasing into God’s hands this week?