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Rising Stronger Counseling

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

12/09/2025

The holidays come with so much pressure: the plans, the schedules, the expectations, the “shoulds.”. But your child isn’t going to remember the perfectly timed dinner or the color-coordinated plans.

They remember how it felt to be with you:
Your steady energy.
Your soft voice.
Your willingness to slow down when things felt overwhelming.
Your calm becomes their anchor. 💛

If the plan falls apart, if the day gets messy, if the schedule goes out the window… it’s okay. Your presence is the part that actually sticks and your calm is the tradition they’ll carry forward.

Take a breath. You’re already giving them what they need most.

12/04/2025

Parenting has a way of touching the old bruises we didn’t even know were still there. And sometimes the reactions we don’t like, the snaps, the shutdowns, the overwhel, aren’t about our child at all. They’re about the parts of us that are still hurting.

That’s where EMDR can help. It gives you space to heal, so you can respond instead of react… and show up as the parent you want to be.

If you’re ready to break old cycles and build new patterns, we’re here whenever you are.

12/02/2025

Somewhere along the way, parents got the message that their needs should come last. But the truth is… taking care of yourself is one of the most loving things you can do for your family.
You can’t pour from an empty cup.
You can’t soothe a child when your own nervous system is running on fumes.
You deserve rest, support, and care, not just your kids. 💛

Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s the foundation that makes connection, patience, and presence possible.

If no one has reminded you lately: you matter too.

11/27/2025

IThis season always reminds me of how grateful I am for the people who sit with me every week, for your honesty, your courage, and your willingness to grow. It’s a privilege to walk beside you in this work, so:
Thank you for showing up.
Thank you for trusting me.
Thank you for letting me be part of your healing. 💜

Wishing you a gentle, grounded, connected Thanksgiving.
I’m grateful for you.

11/25/2025

Apologizing is hard because it asks us to be vulnerable, to really look at the part we played. But genuine repair starts with honesty.

A real apology means:
✨ Owning what you did
✨ Naming how it impacted the other person
✨ Committing to do better
✨ Giving them time to process and rebuild trust

Repair doesn’t happen instantly; it grows with consistency and care. 💛

👀 Watch the reel for a gentle guide on how to apologize in a way that actually heals.

11/20/2025

Teens change quickly, and sometimes it feels like you’re trying to keep up with a whole new person every few months.
But connection doesn’t disappear… it just asks for new tools.

Being present.
Listening without fixing.
Letting them be their own person.
Staying steady when they’re unsure.

These small moments build the trust that keeps you close. 💛

👉 Save this for the days parenting a teen feels confusing or overwhelming.

11/19/2025

AI is great for reminders and recipes… but your mental health deserves more than a chat box.

Therapy works because of connection, real presence, real safety, real understanding. A robot can’t hold space for your pain or know the full story of who you are. Not because it’s “bad,” but because you’re a complex human being who deserves complex, human support.

If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, we’re here.
Whenever you’re ready.

👀 Watch the reel for gentle reminders about why real, human support matters — especially in the messy, beautiful moments of growth.

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.

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Coconut Creek, FL
33073

Telephone

+19548506633

Website

http://www.risingstrongercounseling.com/

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