Trident Counseling Consulting & Wellness

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.

10/08/2025

We’re so excited to share — our brand-new website is officially LIVE! 🎉

👉 Now you can:
▪️ Learn about our therapists
▪️ Explore our wellness service options
▪️ Access informative blogs written by our team on topics like school behavior, attachment, parenting, trauma & the brain, and more. One thing we’re proud of at Trident is our ability to explain complex mental health topics in ways that feel real and relatable — we hope you’ll find that in our blogs!
▪️ Schedule appointments — we’re still updating our calendars with availability, so don’t get discouraged if there aren’t any times open yet. More slots will be added soon!

All of this (and more!) is now available in one simple, stress-free space designed to help you connect with us easily.

Check it out @

Your care should reflect your goals, your pace, and your preferences. We offer therapy and wellness services that can stand alone or work together — designed to support your whole self, inside and out. We can help you with everything from trauma and anxiety to body sculpting and belly fat.

10/03/2025

Therapy can feel intimidating, like showing the parts of yourself you usually keep hidden. But at Trident, we’re not here to judge — we’re people, just like you. We keep it real, stay relaxed, and walk beside you through it all.

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.

https://forms.gle/CcmpZrJA1QDviXac6

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)

09/10/2025

Su***de has no ethnicity. No age. No gender. No status. It can affect anyone—and that’s why prevention matters for everyone.

World Su***de Prevention Day reminds us that anyone can be affected by su***de, and we can all play a role in preventing it. Visit the Missouri 988 page to get involved and find resources for su***de prevention. ***dePreventionDay