The Quiet Grove

04/02/2026

We are surrounded by many things, all constantly wanting our attention.

If you're finding it difficult to focus on the tasks at hand, here are some tips that can help you push the distractions around you away. https://www.betterup.com/blog/15-ways-to-improve-your-focus-and-concentration-skills

03/31/2026

✨ This Week at Monarch 61 ✨

Whether you need rest, connection, creativity, or just a place to land—we’ve made space for you. 💛

🦋 TUESDAY
• Open Play (10–3) – come in, breathe, create
• Sound Healing Meditation (5pm) – reset your nervous system
• Survivor Social (6pm) – connection + community

🌼 WEDNESDAY
• Open Play (10–3)
• Fun with Florals (10am) – a little beauty, a little joy
• ROOTED (4–7pm) – for our 6th–12th grade girls 🌱

🌿 THURSDAY
• Open Play (10–3)
• AA Meeting (Noon)
• Chair Massages (1–4pm, by appt) 💆‍♀️
• Table Talk Book Club (6pm) 📚

No pressure. No expectations.
Just an open invitation to show up exactly as you are.

Root. Rise. Thrive. 🦋

03/26/2026

You are allowed to take up space and protect your peace 💙

03/24/2026

Today, the light stays a little longer ☀️

The spring equinox marks a turning point, the slow, steady return of warmth and light after the dark. For so many in our community, recovery from a perinatal mental health disorder feels exactly like that. Not a sudden sunrise, but a climb. Step by step, toward the light.

That's what The Climb is all about.

Whether you walk, hike, or stroll, every step you take raises funds for PSI's free perinatal mental health resources for families who need it most.

This spring, take the first step 💙 Go to https://loom.ly/fgB4hF0 so you can join a Climb near you!

03/19/2026

03/17/2026

Borrowing this from our friends at Postpartum Support International-New Jersey because "two things can be true" never hits home more than during pregnancy, postpartum & parenting 🩵

03/12/2026

Sometimes the most powerful reset is also the simplest: breathing.

When we slow down and take a few intentional breaths, our body begins to shift out of “fight or flight” and into a calmer state. Deep breathing sends signals to the brain that it is safe to relax, which can help lower stress hormones, slow heart rate, and reduce feelings of anxiety.

A few facts about breathing and mental health:

• Slow, deep breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system-- the part of the body responsible for calming and restoring balance.
• Intentional breathing can lower blood pressure and reduce physical symptoms of stress.
• Even one minute of slow breathing can help improve focus and emotional regulation.
• Practicing mindful breathing regularly can help build resilience to everyday stress.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed today, pause for a moment. Inhale slowly through your nose and exhale gently through your mouth. Sometimes the first step toward feeling better is simply giving yourself permission to breathe.

If you’re looking for support with stress, anxiety, or other mental health concerns, we’re here to help.

The Quiet Grove
3901 Rogers Ave Suite C
Fort Smith, AR 72903

(479) 651-8383
info@thequietgrove.org
thequietgrovearkansas.org

03/10/2026

Today is The National Day of Action for Maternal Mental Health!

Join us in helping moms and saving lives by advocating for an INCREASE in federal funding for maternal mental health programs that serve thousands of moms every year! 💸

How?

⭐TAKE ACTION: Contact your federal elected officials using this quick and easy online advocacy tool: https://loom.ly/i7Ulf9Q

What programs are we advocating for?

1️⃣The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (1-833-TLC-MAMA) - provides 24/7 voice and text support to moms.
2️⃣The Perinatal Psychiatry Access Programs - provides support to healthcare providers who serve moms.

💜This Day of Action is led by the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA).

[NOTE: Perinatal Psychiatry Access Programs are also called Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Programs]

03/05/2026

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your body. You don’t have to have everything figured out right now. It’s okay to rest. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed. What matters is that you keep showing up for yourself, even in small ways. Healing isn’t a straight line, and progress doesn’t have to be loud to be real.
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03/02/2026

YOU SHOULDN'T FEEL BAD FOR GRIEVING.

Honestly, you can't grieve in a "wrong way"

Three examples of coping mechanisms that are healthy habits to form while grieving:

🤍 journaling -- write down every thought, good and bad. write letters to your baby, your doctor, to people who have supported you and those who have fallen short. get these feelings and thoughts out of your head and onto paper. It can be for your eyes only or a great tool to help communicate your grief with your partner or support people.

🤍 whenever you feel overwhelmed with your grief, go for a drive or for a walk and put on a podcast, music, or audiobook that focuses on humor or storytelling. the fresh air or new scenery will help a lot, too.

🤍 cry on purpose -- okay, this seems like a strange thing to recommend but getting those emotions OUT will feel so freeing. Not to mention, we need to normalize feeling our feelings and sometimes we just need to cry and cry and cry.

What are activities that you did following your loss that helped you? Comment below so others can get some ideas. I'm currently crocheting and wish I would have picked it up during my losses. 🤍

03/02/2026

02/26/2026

You don’t have to have it the worst.
You don't have to have a diagnosis.
You don't have to justify your struggles.
You don’t have to have the right words.
You don’t have to carry it alone.

You deserve support simply because you’re human 💙 And PSI is here for you.

📞 Call or text the PSI HelpLine at 800-944-4773
🌐 Visit Postpartum.net for support programs and perinatal mental health resources
📱 Download the Connect by PSI App in the App Store & Google Play Store