Dr. Dewone Bennett Counseling LPC

12/03/2025

Hi, friends!

Fun news: your ticket to Thriving Connections: Get Socially Fit! is now FREE – thanks to our generous sponsor, Dr. DeWone Bennett, PsyD, LPC-S NCC. 🥳

Dr. B is a therapist, coach, and speaker who spends his days helping people and families navigate , , , and .

“Your relationships are part of your mental health routine. Tending to them with intention is one of the healthiest habits you can build. Social fitness is a mindset skill. It helps regulate anxiety, deepens belonging, and strengthens the resilience we carry into every part of life.” Dr. B.

And he is right. 💯
Research keeps telling us the same story:
⭐ People with strong are more likely to live longer, healthier lives.
⭐ Loneliness and isolation, on the other hand, increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, depression, anxiety, and even earlier death.
⭐ Harvard’s 85-year study on happiness found that the quality of our relationships is the single most important predictor of long-term well-being.

So no, you are not “bad at people.” You have social muscles that deserve some care. 💪🏼 ❤️

What is Thriving Connections?
Thriving Connections: Get Socially Fit! is a 60-minute, live “learning happy hour” at 11:00 am CST, December 10, designed to help you rebuild your village and walk into social situations with more ease and confidence, just in time for the busy holiday season.

During this highly interactive session, you will:
🎉 Likely make a friend or two! Think of dinner party conversations with me as your host and guide.
🎉 Be happier! Social connections boost our mood. If that doesn’t do it, I’m sure the 30-second chair-dance party will do the trick.
🎉 Learn and practice conversation prompts that will make you unforgettable.
🎉 Leave with a simple connection game plan you can use at parties, team events, family gatherings, and beyond.

Thanks to Dr. B, your seat is FREE 🎁

To claim your free spot:
1️⃣ Go to the registration page: 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/gVvzVT9p
2️⃣ Add one ticket to your cart.
3️⃣ At checkout, enter promo code: THANKSDRB
Your total will drop from $97.00 to $0.00! 🙌🏼

Seats are limited, so we can keep this truly interactive. If your heart is whispering yes, grab your spot right now!

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06/06/2025

🧠💪 Men’s Health Month Reminder

Men, your strength isn’t just in how much you can lift—it’s in how well you care for yourself.

✅ Schedule that physical.
✅ Talk to someone if you’re struggling.
✅ Prioritize sleep, movement, and mental clarity.

Ignoring symptoms—whether physical or emotional—isn’t strength. Taking responsibility for your health is.
Let’s break the silence. Let’s normalize the check-ins. Let’s live longer, healthier, more balanced lives.

👥 This month, check on yourself and the men you care about.

📅 Your health is worth the time.
🩺 Your mind is worth the investment.
🗣️ Need support? Start the conversation today.

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05/31/2025

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, here’s your reminder: your mental well-being isn’t just a once-a-year focus—it’s an every day, every minute, every second priority.

If you or someone you know is in need of support, please don’t hesitate to use the many resources available. Websites like PsychologyToday.com, GoodTherapy.org, and Zocdoc.com are national directories that can connect you with licensed mental health professionals in your area.

Also, remember that many employers offer free and confidential counseling services through your Employee Assistance Program (EAP). These services are often underutilized and can include 3, 10, even up to 30–40 sessions—fully covered by your employer. These sessions are completely confidential. Licensed therapists are legally and ethically bound to protect your personal health information.

Lastly, seeking support from a mental health professional does not mean you’re weak or that something is “wrong” with you. People reach out for countless reasons: navigating big life transitions, managing stress, handling relationship challenges, dealing with workplace dynamics, or simply learning new parenting or communication tools.

If you’re ready to take the next step, I’m here to help. My mission is to support you in becoming the best version of yourself.
Visit: https://lnkd.in/gTtkGNSw

05/21/2025

🌍 Resiliency is not just a personal strength—it’s a workplace imperative.

As organizations continue to evolve, the ability of employees to adapt, recover, and thrive under pressure is more important than ever. Resilient teams foster healthier cultures, drive innovation, and support long-term well-being.

I’m honored to be part of an upcoming global panel discussion with some of the industry’s brightest minds, focused on employee well-being—reaching over 80,000 employees around the world. It’s an incredible opportunity to contribute to a conversation that has real impact. Andrew Shatte’

Let’s keep building workplace cultures that prioritize mental health, emotional agility, and human connection.

05/20/2025

Stress and Creativity Don’t Mix — Here’s Why.

When you’re overwhelmed by work, your brain shifts into survival mode. Instead of innovating or problem-solving, your mental energy gets rerouted to managing perceived threats — like tight deadlines, overloaded schedules, or unclear expectations.

The result?
Creative thinking shuts down. You feel stuck, reactive, and burned out.

Here are 3 ways to reclaim your creativity under stress:
1. Micro-breaks = Macro-results: Take 5-minute breaks every hour. Step away from your screen, breathe deeply, and move your body. This resets your nervous system and boosts mental clarity.
2. Get it out of your head: Write down your to-dos or overwhelming thoughts. This frees up space in your working memory and reduces anxiety.
3. Set a creativity window: Block 30 minutes in your day when your energy is highest — no meetings, no emails, just space to think, brainstorm, or create.

Remember: Creativity needs space to breathe — not pressure to perform.
Protect your peace, and your ideas will follow.

If your organization is looking to improve workplace wellness and reduce burnout, schedule a free consultation with us at drbennettcounseling.com

Join in the discussion Tuesday may 20th at 7pm cst. https://lnkd.in/g4UNRu6M

05/16/2025

Mental health conversations shouldn’t start in crisis—they should start in childhood.

The earlier we normalize talking about emotions, stress, and mental health, the better prepared our children will be to seek help when life gets hard.

Teaching kids that it’s okay to talk, feel, and ask for support lays the foundation for emotional resilience and healthy coping skills.

Let’s break the stigma before it begins.

If your organization is ready to continue this conversation around mental health, don’t hesitate to book a free consultation:
drbennettcounseling.com/services/training/mental-health-training-for-workplace-well-being-150499982

05/10/2025

6 Steps to Build a Resilient Team as a Leader

Resilience isn’t just a survival skill — it’s a growth strategy.

In business and in your career, challenges are inevitable: rejection, burnout, self-doubt, and unexpected detours. But it’s your ability to bounce back, to learn, adapt, and push forward, that sets you apart.

Resilient professionals don’t just recover… they evolve.

Want to grow in your career or business?
Start by building your resilience. That’s where transformation begins.

1. Foster Psychological Safety
Encourage open communication, where team members feel safe sharing ideas, challenges, and mistakes without fear of judgment. Resilience grows where people feel supported.
2. Model Resilience
Demonstrate how to handle setbacks, stress, and change with calm and adaptability. Your team will take cues from how you bounce back.
3. Normalize Challenges
Talk openly about obstacles as part of the growth process. Reinforce the idea that failure isn’t the opposite of success — it’s a step toward it.
4. Develop a Growth Mindset Culture
Encourage learning from setbacks and celebrate effort, not just outcomes. Teams that focus on progress and learning stay more resilient during tough times.
5. Invest in Skills and Support
Provide training in stress management, time prioritization, and emotional intelligence. Build capacity before crisis hits.
6. Celebrate Progress and Recovery
Recognize not just wins but the journey — the recovery, the pivot, the lesson learned. This reinforces that resilience is success.

05/02/2025

It’s mental health awareness month so let’s start of by addressing the stigma that if you are seeing a counselor you are: weak, fragile, less then, or crazy.

Seeing a counselor doesn’t mean you’re weak. It means you’re brave enough to heal.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s break the myth that talking to a counselor is a sign of weakness.

Truth is: It takes courage to confront what’s hurting, to ask for help, and to choose growth over silence.

One of my clients once said, “I thought going to therapy meant something was wrong with me. Now I realize it means I’m finally doing something right for me.”
That shift in mindset changed everything—for their relationships, confidence, and overall peace of mind.

Mental health is health. Let’s normalize healing, not hiding.

04/29/2025

Confidence isn’t born—it’s built.
Every day you show up for yourself is a step toward a stronger, more empowered you.

Here are 8 small but powerful habits that will help you boost your self-confidence and quiet that inner critic:
1. Start your day with affirmations
2. Track your daily wins
3. Practice confident body language
4. Reframe self-doubt into curiosity
5. Learn something new every day
6. Speak up just outside your comfort zone
7. Give yourself compassion, not criticism
8. Set identity-based goals (“I am someone who leads with courage”)

Growth happens when your habits align with who you’re becoming.

Which of these will you start practicing today?

04/23/2025

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