Aunyã McElroy, M.Ed., LPC

02/27/2026

Refreshing my office with a new Mental Health Matters piece...because environment impacts regulation more than we realize.

Your brain is always scanning:
Is this space calm?
Is it safe?
Can I exhale here?

Small shifts in your space can support grounding, openness, and emotional safety. Your environment should support your healing, not compete with it.

Mental health matters. And so does the room you heal in.

What matters most in your space?

02/23/2026

Mindful Monday: I sent these to my clients last week because most of what we label as “overreacting,” “lazy,” or “too sensitive” is often just nervous system dysregulation.

Not every reaction is a character flaw.
Sometimes it’s fight-or-flight.
Sometimes it’s shutdown.

Different states require different strategies.

Your nervous system is always trying to protect you..even when it’s loud or quiet about it.

Save this for the next time you feel overwhelmed or disconnected.

Regulate first. Then reflect. 🪴💚

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02/18/2026

Midweek Reflection/Affirmation: I will not abandon myself for ____. 🪴💚

Sometimes abandoning yourself looks like staying silent when something hurts, overexplaining your boundaries, choosing comfort over truth, or shrinking to keep the peace. Healing is choosing yourself..even when it feels unfamiliar.

Reflection: What action would allow you to choose yourself today?

Mindfulness Activity:
Place your hand on your heart. Take 3 slow breaths. Ask yourself, What do I need right now? Listen without judgment.

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01/30/2026

Grow Crew Check-In: Are you surviving, or are you living beyond survival? 💭🪴

Alignment is key to living within your growth and beyond survival... Being in alignment doesn't mean life is perfect, it means you're honest with yourself and willing to adjust instead of abandoning yourself.

Coping Tool / Check-In:
🪴Ask yourself, What does beyond survival look like for
me right now?
🪴Then ask, Does this bring me closer to peace or further from myself?

You don't have to change everything... just take one aligned step. Beyond survival and into alignment, that's the growth.
Where are you in this season/today?

01/05/2026

Congratulations to the incredible Residential Education Department at for completing their Mental Health First Aider training! So proud of your commitment to increasing knowledge and awareness to effectively support students and foster a caring, connected campus community. 🧡💚

ALGEE

11/26/2025

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11/22/2025

Sometimes healing requires more than one tool.
Prayer grounded me, therapy helped me grow. 🤎
Both can coexist.

11/12/2025

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10/10/2025

10/10/2025

Happy World Mental Health Day 🌎💚 Healing takes time…physically and emotionally. The real strength is slowing down enough to listen, rest, and do the work with intention.

🪴What’s one way you’re showing yourself care or patience this week?

🎀: Butta Band - .flip

10/09/2025

JADASA’s Inaugural WOO Luncheon honoring warriors in the community was truly inspiring! A beautiful reminder of the power of purpose and connection. 💜
Congratulations all the honorees making a difference every day!
Proud to be part of the JADASA family. For more info or ways to support, visit JADASA.org. 🪴

10/03/2025

Today I had the joy of attending JADASA’s soft opening! As a proud JADASA partner, I’m so excited to witness this growth and the expansion of resources for women in our community. 💜🪴

I can’t wait to see the impact the new space and services will bring. Cheers to healing, empowerment, and community care! 💜💚 💁🏽‍♀️