AIM Counseling Services

AIM Counseling Services We are more than just a mental health practice, we are a partner in your journey toward well-being. We support kids (6+), individuals, couples, and families.

We address life-long trauma, ADHD (late diagnosis), ASD and help parents of neurodivergent kids.

When people look for mental health help, they often seek therapy, community, or coping strategies. These are all valuabl...
04/25/2026

When people look for mental health help, they often seek therapy, community, or coping strategies. These are all valuable and useful, but there is another resource: empowerment. Empowerment is the knowledge that you have control of your life, giving you confidence to direct it. Join us in this week's blog where we delve into empowerment, including how to get it and utilize it effectively.

Link: https://www.aimcounselingwa.com/blog

They say that sometimes you choose your challenges and sometimes your challenges choose you. Today is the day to slay th...
04/23/2026

They say that sometimes you choose your challenges and sometimes your challenges choose you. Today is the day to slay that dragon and face those challenges head on!

Who's to say whether the dragonslayers of legend fought dragons for glory and loot or simply to protect themselves? The same thing goes for us. Maybe you want to start an ambitious project. Maybe your friend has been acting badly towards you and you need to have a hard conversation with them. Whether you chose your own dragon or it chose you, today's the day to get out there and fight.

What's one of your own dragons?

Today is Thank You for Libraries Day! Since ancient times, libraries have been a core component of society. Back then th...
04/21/2026

Today is Thank You for Libraries Day! Since ancient times, libraries have been a core component of society. Back then they were mostly used for record-keeping and passing down knowledge, but today they do a lot more.

Modern libraries offer books, magazines, movies, music, games, computers (with printing), and social activities all for free! They're honestly one of the single most valuable resources both practically and culturally in any city.

So to celebrate, go visit your local library and find something new. Libraries are chock-full of goodness and eager to give it away, so enjoy what they have to offer!

Hey, it's been a while since your New Years Resolution. How's that going? Slow start, or maybe even better than expected...
04/19/2026

Hey, it's been a while since your New Years Resolution. How's that going? Slow start, or maybe even better than expected? Today is Refocus Your Goals Day, so it's a good time to take another look at some goals you've set.

If things aren't going according to plan, now is a good time to put some gas on the fire or maybe set a more realistic deadline. If things are going super well, consider aiming even higher since now it might be doable.

They say that no battle plan survives first contact, but the same can be said for a lot of plans once life gets involved. Flexibility and improvisation can turn failure to success or multiply the successes you have.

Today is Youth Homelessness Matters Day. It's estimated that 700,000 minors are homeless annually, many of whom are forc...
04/15/2026

Today is Youth Homelessness Matters Day. It's estimated that 700,000 minors are homeless annually, many of whom are forced to the streets due to domestic violence. Not only do these kids have to face the hardships of homelessness, they often have to abandon their education which makes it difficult to help themselves later.

While there isn't much we can do to fight the root causes of youth homelessness, we can still help. Offer a couch to crash on, volunteer for your local homeless shelter, or donate money to shelters. Together we can make a difference.

We learn the way of the world from our parents. And our parents learned from their parents. While we hope to learn about...
04/13/2026

We learn the way of the world from our parents. And our parents learned from their parents. While we hope to learn about the world gently in a nurturing and supportive way, sometimes we are given painful, confusing lessons. These harmful patterns are called "generational trauma". Join us in this week's blog and explore exactly what generational trauma is and how to break the cycle.

Link: https://www.aimcounselingwa.com/blog

Children are regarded as precious in almost every culture. Their innocence is endearing and their future is full of poss...
04/11/2026

Children are regarded as precious in almost every culture. Their innocence is endearing and their future is full of possibilities. However, their innocence leads to naivete and they lack survival skills, making them easy victims of abuse. Today's the Day to End Child Sexual Abuse, where we come together as a community to stop and prevent sexual exploitation of children. 1 in 9 girls and 1 in 20 boys experience sexual abuse. 93% of victims know their abuser, with 34% being a family member.

It's difficult to identify in young children unless you know what to look for. Some common signs for victims are talking/acting sexually and inappropriately for their age, regression (bed-wetting, thumb-sucking, etc), social isolation, and difficulty sleeping. Common signs for abusers are isolating the child for time alone, unexpected gifts, and ignoring physical/emotional boundaries.

Here's how you can help: Firstly, believe the child. Do not say things like "Are you sure? Uncle Bobby is such a nice guy," or you will make a difficult confession harder. Secondly, trust your gut and document evidence. If someone seems off, trust your feeling. If you see or hear something sketchy, document it to help build a case. Lastly, get professional help. Talk to the police or a healthcare professional to get help for justice and healing. We at AIM are here to help so reach out today if you or someone you know needs resources.

Today is Name Yourself Day! From birth your parents give you a name and you might pick up a couple nicknames from friend...
04/09/2026

Today is Name Yourself Day! From birth your parents give you a name and you might pick up a couple nicknames from friends, but these things are out of your control. Today is the day to pick out a name all on your own you feel fits you best. Whether it's a nickname you've never used before or an entirely different name, it's yours to choose. You're free to identify yourself as whatever you want. Who knows, maybe it'll stick.

Today is World Health Day, so as you may have guessed it's all about raising awareness for healthcare. They say a pinch ...
04/07/2026

Today is World Health Day, so as you may have guessed it's all about raising awareness for healthcare.

They say a pinch of prevention is worth a pound of cure. For physical health, it's relatively straightforward, if you're lucky. Eat well, sleep well, exercise, and avoid chronic health risks. Also get a checkup every once in a while to catch the unpreventable stuff before it gets bad. But what about mental health?

Just like physical health is not one sizes fits all, neither is mental health. Mental health is a personalized process and experience. Everyone's looks different, needs different things and has different levels of needs. What do you need today?

Today is the International Day of Conscience, which celebrates the role of each person's conscience guiding their action...
04/05/2026

Today is the International Day of Conscience, which celebrates the role of each person's conscience guiding their actions.

People like to think there's a universal idea of right and wrong (at least for some things), but that's not really true. Every person's values are molded by their unique experiences and community, which leaves a surprisingly large amount of wiggle room.

Keep this in mind when dealing with conflict. We might not agree on what right and wrong look like, but with empathy and respect we can usually find our way to a solution. What do you keep in mind for figuring out your own conscience?

Most people like to live their lives in the "right", avoiding the "wrong". However, what exactly "right" and "wrong" is ...
04/03/2026

Most people like to live their lives in the "right", avoiding the "wrong". However, what exactly "right" and "wrong" is subjective and changes person to person. Anyone's family, culture, religion, and personal experience shapes their morality. This week's blog dives into what morality really is and how it's shaped. Come take a look!

Link: https://www.aimcounselingwa.com/blog

Happy April Fools Day! Today's a great opportunity for pranks and jokes, but just remember that pranks are only funny if...
04/01/2026

Happy April Fools Day! Today's a great opportunity for pranks and jokes, but just remember that pranks are only funny if everyone's laughing. If it ends up with you laughing at them (not with them), that was just being mean.

What's your favorite April Fools prank?

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