Compassionate Counseling of Mid-Michigan, LLC

03/13/2026

Friday self care vibes! Warmth and care on this blustery day feels so good!

03/13/2026

So grateful for some sun before this wind today. Be careful out there today!

03/13/2026

03/11/2026

Do you let yourself truly rest? If it’s uncomfortable to meditate in silence, try to see if can you use your senses to observe what is around you and give your brain and nervous system a break even for a few minutes.

🍀 Rest is not a luxury; it is a necessity we have often forgotten. When we carry chronic tension and constant worry, they act like a slow poison in our bodies and cloud our vision.

The path to healing begins when we simply pause to breathe with awareness. By bringing mindfulness to our exhaustion, we re-learn how to truly let go. This gentle pause prevents illness, clears the mental fog, and sharpens our focus. Often, the creative solutions we’ve been searching for are hidden just beneath our fatigue—waiting for us to be still enough to hear them.

Today, take a moment to pause and breathe. In that stillness, you will find the strength to continue.

May you and all beings be well, happy and at peace. 🙏✨

03/10/2026

🫶📅Don't Forget! Virtual Caregiver Support Groups are offered every month!

MI Virtual Caregiver Support Groups offer a safe, understanding space to share experiences, talk through challenges, and connect with others who truly “get it.” These informal groups provide open conversation, reflection, and peer support with people walking a similar path.

🗓 Support Group Schedule (via Zoom):
• General Caregiver Group: 1st Monday | 5:30–7:00 PM
• Dementia Caregiver Group: 1st Wednesday | 5:00–6:30 PM
• Kinship Caregiver Group: 2nd Thursday | 10:00–11:30 AM

🔗 Join on Zoom: Meeting ID: 876 5118 1524
📞 Dial-in: 1-312-626-6799 (enter Meeting ID when prompted)

You don’t have to navigate caregiving alone — there’s a community here to support you.

03/10/2026

The trauma recovery tools of containment & distraction aren't about denying or running away from our pain. The exact opposite, actually— they're tools to lower the temperature & keep ourselves grounded so we can actually process & manage our pain.

03/09/2026

Hope you get to enjoy some of the spring like day!

03/09/2026

Because women have had to be strong!!💪