Journeys Counseling Ministry

10/18/2025

09/11/2025

🇺🇸 Remembering. Honoring. Healing.⁠
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Today, we pause to remember the lives lost, honor the heroes, and stand with all who were forever changed by 9/11.⁠
In memory of that day, may we continue to choose resilience, hope, and unity. ⁠
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09/10/2025

Wellbeing Wednesday ⁠
Even on hard days, gratitude can shift your perspective in just one minute.⁠
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Here’s your reset:⁠
1️⃣ Close your eyes and take a slow breath in.⁠
2️⃣ Think of one specific thing you’re grateful for today—big or small (a text from a friend, your morning coffee, even the sunshine).⁠
3️⃣ Picture it in your mind. Imagine what it feels like, looks like, or sounds like.⁠
4️⃣ As you exhale, let that feeling of gratitude expand through your body.⁠
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That’s it—one minute to reset your mind and center your heart. ⁠
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What’s one thing you’re grateful for today?⁠
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09/08/2025

Stress is something we all face—but it doesn’t have to control us.⁠
From grounding techniques to healthier daily habits, there are practical ways to manage stress and find balance. 💙⁠
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We’ve put together some tools and strategies that can help you build resilience and calm in the middle of life’s chaos. Read more at the link in bio. ⁠
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09/05/2025

Meet Maddie!⁠
Maddie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who loves walking alongside individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. She specializes in anxiety, depression, trauma, and helping couples build stronger connections. 💙⁠
When she’s not in session, you’ll find her at family game night, hiking with her dog, or cozying up with coffee and a good book. ⁠
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09/01/2025

✨ Today is National Forgiveness Day.⁠
Forgiveness is a gift we give ourselves—it lightens our hearts and opens the door to healing. ⁠
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💭 Which step toward forgiveness do you need most today: acknowledging, letting go, or practicing compassion?⁠
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07/30/2025

Meet Melanie 🎶⛰️⁠
Melanie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University and over 5 years of experience at Journeys Counseling.⁠
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She’s trained in EMDR and draws from multiple approaches—Client-Centered, Psychodynamic, and Gestalt—to meet her clients where they are. Her experience includes working with trauma, anxiety, depression, phobias, relationship challenges, substance use, and more.⁠
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With over 16 years of youth ministry experience and a past career in the TV and music industries, Melanie brings a unique blend of insight, empathy, and creativity to her work.⁠
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Outside the office, you’ll find her backpacking through the wilderness or behind a drum set. 🥁⁠
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07/28/2025

Real healing begins where pretending ends.⁠
We can’t heal what we won’t acknowledge—and sometimes the bravest thing we can do is admit, “I’m not okay.”⁠
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This quote from Dr. Anita Phillips reminds us: honesty isn’t weakness. It’s the first step toward freedom. ⁠
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07/25/2025

“I’m not qualified for this.”⁠
“I don’t belong here.”⁠
“They’ll figure out I’m a fraud.”⁠
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If you’ve had thoughts like these, you’re not alone. Impostor syndrome is more common than you think—especially among high achievers and helping professionals.⁠
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In our latest blog, we’re breaking down what impostor syndrome really is, why it shows up, and practical ways to quiet the inner critic.⁠
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🔗 Tap the link in our bio to read: Coping with Impostor Syndrome – Tips for Professionals⁠
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07/23/2025

Feeling mentally scattered? You’re not the only one. Midway through the month, it’s easy to feel like your thoughts are all over the place. But the good news is—you don’t need a full reset to feel more grounded.⁠
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Try this: do a quick 5-minute brain dump 📝, step away from your screen for a short walk, and identify your top 3 priorities for the day. Small shifts like these can help you refocus and breathe a little easier. 🌿⁠
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