Trident Counseling Consulting & Wellness

12/26/2025

Christmas break doesn’t have to be the most structured time of the year— it needs to focus on connection.

Board games. Card games. Dice games with extremely creative names.
Pajamas. Snacks. Laughter. A lot of togetherness.

These are the moments kids remember — not the schedule, not the specific toys, not the number of hours you let them play their new video games….. but the moments you have together.

So if you’re together and (mostly) enjoying it, you’re doing it right.

For a handouts with ideas of fun games to play, comment “Play” and we’ll send one your way!

12/26/2025

Christmas break doesn’t need to be the most perfectly structured time of year — it needs to focus on connection.

Board games. Card games. Dice games with extremely creative names.
Pajamas. Snacks. Laughter. A lot of togetherness.

These are the moments kids remember — not the schedule, not the toys, not the productivity…..the things you do together make the biggest impact.

If you’re together and (mostly) enjoying it, you’re doing it right!

Comment “Play” for a handout with fun and easy games to play this break! We’d love to hear what ends up being your favorite!

12/25/2025

However you’re spending today—celebrating with people you love, enjoying some quiet, keeping things simple, or fully here for the vintage ’80s soundtrack, bikes, and our favorite brave youngsters as Stranger Things returns tonight—we hope this season has treated you kindly.

Wishing you warmth, comfort, peace, and rest as we go through this holiday season and fast approaching the end of the year (and hoping Hawkins survives one more time).

Warm holiday wishes,
The Trident Team

12/24/2025

This video is just a little holiday humor, but the message is real.
The pressure, the deadlines, the expectations, the “did I forget someone?” spiral — it all adds up fast this time of year.

If your stress is starting to hijack your decision-making (or your nervous system), here are a few gentle ways to reset that don’t involve “just taking a deep breath”:

Temperature reset:
Wash hands with warm water, hold a warm mug, or splash cool water on your face to cue regulation.

Do something predictable:
Rewatch a favorite show, follow a familiar routine, or revisit a holiday tradition that feels grounding (not obligatory).

Lower the bar on purpose:
“Good enough” is often the most regulated choice during high-stress seasons.

If this season feels heavier than joyful, you’re not alone. Wendy shares more about navigating holiday stress — especially when it’s complicated — in her blog post here:
👉 https://tridentccw.com/the-most-wonderful-time-of-the-year/

11/14/2025

Being vulnerable is uncomfortable.....the room you're doing therapy in shouldn't be.

We designed this new room to feel warm, inviting, and safe—Our intention is to continually be working towards creating spaces where you can feel welcome and comfortable. It seems there's always more to do, but we are steadily getting there and anxious to share what's to come!!

Here's your peek at our newest cozy space for families, couples, and anyone needing support.

If your family or relationship is needing support, we’d love to walk alongside you.Explore services or request an appointment at www.tridentccw.com

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we pause to honor all who have served our country — and we’re especially proud to recognize our own Dr. Wendy Hampton, DSW, LCSW, MAJ, USAR, (Ret.).

Wendy’s dedication to helping others reflects the same courage, strength, and compassion she brought to her military service (which was even longer than all those letters behind her name!!!).

Today, she continues to serve — supporting teens and adults (15+) through virtual therapy sessions designed to bring understanding, growth, and hope.

Join us in thanking Dr. Wendy and all veterans for the countless ways they’ve served — both in uniform and beyond. ❤️🤍💙

Interested in working with Dr. Wendy?
- She offers flexible weekend availability (has availability now!)
- Accepts select insurance plans in Missouri, Kansas, and Utah

Message us
Call us (417-422-4927)
Email us (info@tridentccw.com)
or visit www.tridentccw.com
to learn more.

11/11/2025

11/05/2025

It’s Stress Awareness Day — Let’s All Take a Nice Deep Breath

Stress shows up in different ways for all of us — sometimes as racing thoughts, tension, exhaustion, illness, that feeling like you just can't get anything done right, or you're blowing up at your family and friends over the small things.

What we want you to remember is....that no matter how big your reactions are, how short your patience is, or how much you just "can't".....you're not crazy, it’s just your nervous system trying to protect you in the best way it knows how (fight, flight, freeze, or fawn).

We decided to focus our newest blog post on just that!
"You're Not Overreacting: Your Nervous System Just Needs a Reset"

It walks you through a gentle, grounding technique you can do anywhere -- No special tools needed, no crazy poses, no particular amount of space required....just you.

👉 Read the full blog here: https://tridentccw.com/how-to-reset-your-nervous-system/

Let us know if you try it and if it works! Message us if you have any questions or check out our website for more information about Trident and what we do! www.tridentccw.com

10/22/2025

Left-nostril breathing helps activate your parasympathetic nervous system — your body’s natural “rest & digest” response.

Here’s how to do it:
1️⃣ Sit comfortably and gently cover your right nostril with your finger.
2️⃣ Breathe slowly and deeply through your left nostril only — in and out — for 1–2 minutes.

You may start to notice your heart rate slow, your body relax, and your thoughts settle.

Why it works:
Several studies have found that breathing through the left nostril promotes a parasympathetic (calming) shift in the nervous system and reduces arousal levels — the opposite of the “fight, flight, or freeze” response.

Want to read more?

“Breathing Right… or Left! The Effects of Unilateral Nostril Breathing” – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11048276/?utm_source

“Effect of Left Nostril Breathing on Heart Rate Variability and Cardiovascular Functions” – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8938210/?utm_source

“Yogic Breathing and Autonomic Function” – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3681046/?utm_source

One minute of mindful breathing can help your nervous system reset.

09/18/2025

Mental health professionals in Bolivar and the surrounding communities!

We’d love to connect with you! Whether you’re a therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist, or serve the behavioral health community in another capacity, we want to create stronger professional connections for our community!

👉 Scan the QR code or click the link to complete a short questionnaire. We’ll be in touch with opportunities to:
✨ Network with other providers in our area
✨ Access trainings & guest speakers
✨ Strengthen referral potential

Not in a position that would be accepting referrals? No problem! Just leave the referral section blank (or put N/A) and you’ll still receive updates about gatherings and networking opportunities.

Because when we work together, we can serve our community better.

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09/18/2025

Anyone else relate to this?

If distractions derail you, try these quick tips:
1️⃣ Break tasks into 10–15 minute chunks or smaller measurable goals.
2️⃣ Park non-urgent ideas on a sticky note and come back to them later.
3️⃣ When focus slips, use a reset ritual—stretch, take a deep breath, or stand up. If calm activities aren’t enough, try something active: jumping jacks, high knees, or cross-body movements (like touching your right hand to your left foot, then switching). These “wake up” your brain and may help you get WAY more accomplished! 🙌

✨ Have a kid that struggles with focus? These work for them too!!!

Small steps = big progress. 💙

📸 Credit: Dani Donovan ( | adhdddd.com)