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Rising Stronger Counseling

✏️Registered Counseling Intern.
🪴 I help children, adolescents, couples, and families rise st

11/14/2025

New relationships can be exciting, and also a big shift for everyone, especially kids.

When a new partner enters the picture, children often wonder what it means for their place in the family. The truth is: they don’t need perfect transitions, just steady reassurance.

Here’s what helps:
1️⃣ Reassurance — remind them your love isn’t being replaced.
2️⃣ Patience — let the relationship unfold at their pace.
3️⃣ Consistency — keep routines and rituals that make them feel safe.
4️⃣ Communication — talk about feelings, even the messy ones.

Change can be a beautiful opportunity to model trust, openness, and emotional safety, the foundation for every strong family.

11/13/2025

Your 20s can feel lonelier than anyone tells you.

We grow up thinking this chapter will be full of friends, fun, and figuring it all out, but sometimes, it’s full of quiet moments, questions, and growing pains. You’re learning who you are, what you want, and who belongs in your life. And that kind of growth takes time (and courage).

You’re also learning the basics, not just dishes and laundry, but how to budget, meal prep, set boundaries, and take care of your mental health. These skills don’t come all at once. You get better by living, not by knowing.

✨ Remember: Adulting looks different for everyone. There’s no timeline, no manual, no one “right” way to be a person.

Give yourself grace as you figure it out, you’re doing better than you think. 💛

👀 Watch the reel for gentle reminders about this messy, beautiful season of growth.

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11/11/2025

We’ve all been there, your child is crying, yelling, or refusing to listen, and your patience feels like it’s hanging by a thread.

In those moments, it’s easy to react — to raise your voice, shut down, or try to fix things fast. But when you respond instead, you model calm and teach emotional safety. 💛

Here’s how to shift the moment:
1️⃣ Take a deep breath before you speak. It gives your brain a second to catch up with your heart.
2️⃣ Get curious, not furious. Ask yourself, “What might my child need right now?” instead of “Why are they doing this again?”
3️⃣ Name the feeling, not the behavior. Try saying, “You look frustrated,” instead of “Stop yelling.” Naming feelings helps kids feel understood, and that’s what helps them calm down.

Parenting isn’t about getting it perfect. It’s about creating safety, one pause at a time.

✨ Save this post for the next tough moment, and give yourself credit for trying to stay calm (that’s growth, too).

11/04/2025

If you’ve ever thought, “I should have this figured out by now…” you’re not alone.

Being an adult can feel like you’re just making it up as you go, because honestly… most of us are. 🌿

You’re still learning how to make choices, how to take care of yourself and how to build a life that feels like yours. And that takes time.
✨ You don’t need to match anyone else’s timeline.
✨ You don’t need to have all the answers.
✨ You just need to keep showing up for yourself.

It’s okay to be figuring it out. We all are.

👀 Watch the reel for gentle reminders when “adulting” feels like too much.

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10/30/2025

If EMDR feels a bit mysterious, you’re not alone, many people feel that way before their first session.

At Rising Stronger Counseling, we take things gently and at your pace. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation, gentle eye movements, tapping, or sounds, to help your brain reprocess painful memories that got “stuck.” You don’t have to relive what happened. Instead, your brain gets a chance to finish processing it in a safe, supported space, so those memories lose their emotional charge and start to feel lighter.

Healing doesn’t have to be overwhelming. You deserve a space where your story can unfold with compassion and care.

10/28/2025

Friendships are such an important part of growing up, they shape how teens see themselves and others. But not every friendship feels good, and it’s okay to notice when something’s off.

Here are a few red flags to keep in mind:
⚠️ The Controller – tells you what to do, wear, or say.
⚠️ The Drama Magnet – brings gossip and conflict everywhere they go.
⚠️ The Guilt Tripper – makes you feel bad for setting boundaries or saying no.
⚠️ The Boundary Pusher – doesn’t take no for an answer or respect your comfort.
⚠️ The Fair-Weather Friend – disappears when things get hard.
⚠️ The Competitor – turns everything into a comparison instead of celebrating you.

If a friendship often leaves you feeling anxious, small, or drained, trust your gut. Healthy friendships feel safe, balanced, and energizing.

🎥 Watch the video to learn more about these red flags and how to spot them early.

10/23/2025

After a separation, kids need steady reminders that love doesn’t disappear, it just finds new rhythms. Small rituals like bedtime stories, shared journals, or weekly calls can help your child feel seen, safe, and connected, no matter where they are.

These moments say, “We’re still a family, and I’m still your safe place.”
What little rituals have helped your family stay connected through change?

10/21/2025

I often hear the stories and words kids carry and sometimes, it’s the small phrases that quietly shut them down.

Here are 4 things to avoid, and what to say instead:
1️⃣ “You’re being too sensitive.” → “I see this feels important to you.”
2️⃣ “Just be happy.” → “I see you’re struggling. How can I support you right now?”
3️⃣ “Stop being so dramatic.” → “You’re having a big reaction — let’s talk about it.”
4️⃣ “Other kids have it worse.” → “What you’re feeling is real and valid.”

These shifts don’t just change your words, they help your child feel safe, seen, and heard.

👀 Watch the reel to learn more.

10/09/2025

Trauma isn’t about what happened, it’s about what stayed.

Sometimes it’s not the event itself that hurts the most, but the feelings, beliefs, and memories that linger long after. The parts of you that didn’t get to be heard, seen, or comforted. Healing starts by gently noticing what’s still there with curiosity, not judgment. It’s not about blame, but about giving yourself the care and compassion you needed back then. You don’t have to carry it alone.

If something from your past still feels present, you’re not the only one.

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Coconut Creek, FL
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+19548506633

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http://www.risingstrongercounseling.com/

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