ReConnect Counseling, LLC

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02/20/2026

02/20/2026

It’s late in the evening. The house is finally quiet. A lamp casts a soft, warm glow across the room. One partner is curled into the couch, scrolling on their phone, shoulders slightly slumped—half-tired, half-unwinding. The other lingers in the doorway for a moment, noticing the quiet, the stil...

02/20/2026

This week’s newsletter is on the topic of resentment. If you get my emails, you’ll read more about it tomorrow. If you’re interested in receiving this, comment NEWSLETTER below to add yourself to my list. E-mail goes out Friday, Feb 20th 🧡 on this tender subject.

02/20/2026

Sleep deprivation is frequently tied to generalized anxiety disorder—leading people to ruminate rather than rest.

Learn more about how sleep and mental health intersect, and how psychologists can help patients with sleep problems: https://at.apa.org/75f81d

02/20/2026

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02/07/2026

Noticing is progress. Even when it comes later.

Want more support like this? Join our free 3-Day Reparent Yourself Mini Summit to grow self-awareness—without guilt or shame. https://bit.ly/Free-3-Day-Summit

02/07/2026

02/07/2026

Our calm becomes a lifeline their nervous system can borrow.
Children’s brains are still learning how to regulate big feelings.

When adults stay steady, a child’s nervous system syncs to that calm — this is co-regulation.

Punitive responses activate fear.
Connection teaches safety.

That’s why positive, relationship-based practices don’t just change behavior — they build the brain.

For more on co-regulation, check out our free learning app: https://learn.genmindful.com/

02/07/2026

Neuroscience shows that when the body doesn’t feel safe, it prioritizes protection over productivity.
What looks like a lack of motivation is often the nervous system signaling overload.

When we keep overriding our need for rest, simplicity, or gentleness, we stay stuck in survival mode.

Wellness begins when we respond with care instead of control.

What might your system be asking for today?
Pause and choose one small way to reduce urgency.

Save this for a day when pushing through isn’t helping.

Drop a 💚 if you needed to hear this today