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.

Today is National Personal Space Day! If you asked a group of 10 people where their "personal bubble" is, you would get ...
11/29/2025

Today is National Personal Space Day! If you asked a group of 10 people where their "personal bubble" is, you would get 10 different answers. Everyone is different and deserves to feel respected. Sometimes their version of respect is different than yours, so it's important to ask the question before you take an action.

If you're a hugger, fret not. I'm not telling you that hugging acquaintances isn't okay, you just need to get the go-ahead first. It's best to ask directly if you can go in for the hug so they don't feel pressured as you close in with open arms.

How big is your personal space bubble?

Happy Better Conversation Week, everyone! Around the holidays there are often more to opportunities connect via conversa...
11/27/2025

Happy Better Conversation Week, everyone! Around the holidays there are often more to opportunities connect via conversation. But how do we bring more connection to our conversations?

Try asking something personal and open-ended, like "What's so great about (their favorite thing)?"
Or leaning in with active listening.

What's your go-to conversation starter?

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Come check out our latest blog! Ever have a hard time getting to sleep? This blog gets into the stuff that keeps us up a...
11/24/2025

Come check out our latest blog! Ever have a hard time getting to sleep? This blog gets into the stuff that keeps us up at night and how to wind yourself down after a stressful day.

Check it out here: https://www.aimcounselingwa.com/blog

Today is International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day. Losing a loved one to su***de is gut-wrenching and often it turns ...
11/22/2025

Today is International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day. Losing a loved one to su***de is gut-wrenching and often it turns people's lives upside down in the aftermath. Today is a day to support those who have lost a loved one, helping them pick up the pieces and heal. If you're a survivor of su***de loss, know that we at AIM Counseling are here to support you any way we can.

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It's Get Outdoors Week! With the typical modern lifestyle most of us don't spend as much time outdoors as our bodies are...
11/19/2025

It's Get Outdoors Week! With the typical modern lifestyle most of us don't spend as much time outdoors as our bodies are designed to. Getting some sun has proven health benefits, it's not just a hobby thing. As little as 15 minutes a day is all you need. Here's why it's important:

1: Sunlight is used to synthesize vitamin D, which takes care of your bones and muscles. If you find yourself feeling sore, try taking a walk.

2: Sunlight regulates your sleep cycle. Your circadian rhythm is based off of the natural day/night cycle and sunlight gives your body a frame of reference that indoor lighting can't provide. If you're having trouble sleeping, try getting some sun.

3: Sunshine makes you happy! Ever heard of seasonal depression? It usually happens in the winter when there's less sun and the outdoors are less inviting. If you're feeling down, try catching some sun.

What's your go-to outdoor activity?

It's National Unfriend Day! I know, it seems a little weird to promote removing friends but bear with us.How many friend...
11/17/2025

It's National Unfriend Day! I know, it seems a little weird to promote removing friends but bear with us.

How many friends do you have on social media that aren't *really* your friend? Your high school friend from 15 years ago who you never talk to? A teammate from a sports team you haven't played on for 5 years? A colleague that you aren't really buddies with but you thought would be rude to shoot down their friend request? If you haven't talked to (or at least thought nicely of) someone for the last few years, unfriend them!

It's hard to follow through with unfriending someone but cleaning up your social media contacts works wonders for your headspace. Your feed will be smaller and it will matter more because it's full of people you care about.

Our latest blog is out! This one is about the emotional window of tolerance, flooding, and what to do when you start flo...
11/14/2025

Our latest blog is out! This one is about the emotional window of tolerance, flooding, and what to do when you start flooding.

Check it out here: https://www.aimcounselingwa.com/blog

Happy World Kindness Week, everyone! Has someone ever paid you a compliment that made your whole day (or maybe your week...
11/12/2025

Happy World Kindness Week, everyone! Has someone ever paid you a compliment that made your whole day (or maybe your week)? How about them giving you a little gift, or maybe helping you out? Well you're in luck because this is your excuse to pay it forward!

We challenge you to do one act of kindness per day this week. It could be as small as telling someone they're having a good hair day or as big as stopping on the road to help someone change their tire.

What's one act of kindness someone has done for you that has stuck with you?

Today is World Orphans Day. Today is for raising awareness and support for orphaned children across the world. Some have...
11/10/2025

Today is World Orphans Day. Today is for raising awareness and support for orphaned children across the world. Some have lost family and friends due to actual death while others have had people choose to step out of our lives as they grew into who they are. Regardless of the cause, many people look for and have found 'chosen' family to help make their own support system afterwards.

How have you found your 'chosen' family?

Looking for some ideas about journaling? Check out our latest blog! It gets into some great tips to get started and for ...
11/08/2025

Looking for some ideas about journaling? Check out our latest blog! It gets into some great tips to get started and for processing while you write.

Check it out here: https://www.aimcounselingwa.com/blog

This week is World National Communication Week! There are two main types of communication: verbal and nonverbal or as I ...
11/06/2025

This week is World National Communication Week! There are two main types of communication: verbal and nonverbal or as I like to think, explicit and implicit.

Verbal communication is exactly what you think it is: using words to communicate. This technically includes written words, too. Word choice is the backbone to communication as it sets the subject and tells what is happening.

Nonverbal communication determines how we communicate. If verbal communication is chicken, nonverbal communication is spices. This includes tone, pacing, inflection, and gestures. A classic example for how nonverbal communication influences the message is changing which word is stressed in the following sentence:
"I didn't say we should tell him."

What's your favorite nonverbal communication style?

Today is National Stress Awareness Day! While many people thing as stress as only bad there are some elements of stress ...
11/05/2025

Today is National Stress Awareness Day! While many people thing as stress as only bad there are some elements of stress that can be helpful as they push you to do your best. But when does stress become harmful? When it stops being temporary and is carried within your body. This kind of stress breaks you down and can often cause permanent damage.

So what can you do? This is where mindfulness and effective coping strategies come in to play, things like breathing, exercising, meditation, connection and leaning into your support system.
If you, or someone you know if feeling overwhelmed with stress, reach out to A.I.M. today.

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Bremerton, WA

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+12065902750

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