Gaedtke Counseling LLC

12/29/2025

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This winter, give yourself permission to prioritize mental health. Use this checklist to notice your needs and ask for support where needed! 💙

12/28/2025

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People often think of mental health as primarily about minimizing negative emotions but the ability to cultivate positive emotions can matter just as much. Here are 5 ways to start.

12/25/2025

Warmest wishes from all of us at Gaedtke Counseling. May this season bring you peace, connection, and moments of calm. Thank you for trusting us with your mental health journey. We look forward to supporting you in the new year! ❤️💚

12/24/2025

Holidays can be tough and triggering. Be kind to yourself 🎁

12/23/2025

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12/22/2025

Give us a call ☎️

12/22/2025

For some, the shorter days and colder temperatures can bring on symptoms of a type of depression. Learn more about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and how to get help if you’re experiencing symptoms this season: samhsa.gov/mental-health/seasonal-affective-disorder

12/22/2025

Sending love ❤️

12/21/2025

Yes and yes

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12/19/2025

You can say "no". 😊

You get to define what a meaningful holiday looks like. Not the version full of “shoulds.” I should do more. I should enjoy this more. I should want this.⁠
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If a “should” shows up, pause and ask: Where did this come from? My family, my fear, someone else’s voice?⁠
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You don’t have to reject it either. Just set it on the shelf for a moment.⁠ Think of it like an adult version of Elf on the Shelf - not watching, not judging! Just placed somewhere you don’t have to carry it right now.⁠
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Then translate it into a want. “I want this to feel lighter.” “I want to enjoy myself.” If the holidays feel heavy, overwhelming, or like too much - that’s not a personal failure. It’s a signal. And you’re allowed to listen to it.⁠
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Skipping traditions, saying no, doing less, choosing ease - these aren’t signs you’re “ruining” anything. Often, they’re how we protect connection, regulation, and ourselves.

12/19/2025

Sending hugs!

It’s okay if this season doesn’t feel happy or magical. 🫂

If all you can do right now is get through the day, that’s still enough. You don’t have to feel joyful all the time.

Showing up and surviving is already something to be proud of.

12/19/2025

Burnt out? 🔥