The Family Counseling Center

03/07/2026

You are not alone. 🩵

If you or someone you care about is feeling overwhelmed or hopeless, help is available right now - and reaching out to a trusted source can make all the difference.

The Family Counseling Center 24/7 Crisis Hotline:
📞 (518) 725-4310 ext. 999

National Crisis Lifeline:
📞 Call or text 988

Reaching out can feel difficult, but it's a brave step toward safety and healing. If life feels heavy, if you're struggling - someone is here to help.

03/06/2026

This year marks a remarkable milestone for The Family
Counseling Center - 50 years of serving our community.

Since 1976, The Family Counseling Center has been a place where
individuals, families, and children can turn for support, understanding, and professional mental health care. For five decades, the organization has worked to ensure that compassionate, accessible counseling
services are available to those who need them most.

“For fifty years, The Family Counseling Center has been honored to walk alongside individuals and families during some of life’s most difficult moments.” said Michael Countryman, CEO of The Family Counseling Center. “This milestone is not only a reflection of our history, but of the trust our community has placed in us. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has supported this work and helped make care accessible to so many people over the years.”

Throughout this anniversary year, The Family Counseling Center will reflect on the people, partnerships, and programs that have shaped the organization’s impact, while also looking ahead to the continued growth of services that meet the evolving mental health needs of our community

The celebration will culminate in September with a special 50th
Anniversary Gala, bringing together supporters, partners, and friends of The Family Counseling Center to honor this milestone and help ensure the next generation of care.

We are deeply grateful to the generations of staff, supporters, and
community members who have helped make this work possible. ✨

02/28/2026

Make an impact with us! 🌟

We’re seeking professionals who are committed to compassionate, whole-person mental health care and meaningful community work.

If you value connection, growth, and supporting others through life’s challenges, we invite you to explore opportunities within our team. 🫶

📍Explore career opportunities: indeed.com/cmp/The-Family-Counseling-Center/jobs

02/26/2026

👉 Education and early intervention play a critical role in preventing teen dating violence.

Teaching teens about boundaries, communication, and respect helps them recognize healthy and unhealthy patterns early. Counseling can support this learning by offering a safe environment to ask questions, build skills, and process experiences.

Prevention begins with awareness and access to support. 💙

📱(518) 725-4310
📩 info@thefamilycounselingcenter.org

02/24/2026

Counseling isn’t about fixing what’s “wrong” – it’s about gaining the insight, tools, and support needed to thrive. 🫶

✨ Building confidence
✨ Strengthening coping skills
✨ Challenging negative thought patterns

Because everyone deserves to feel empowered.

📱(518) 725-4310
📩 info@thefamilycounselingcenter.org

02/22/2026

If someone you know is struggling, your presence matters. 💜

✨ Listen without judgement
✨ Check in regularly
✨ Encourage professional support

☎️ Local 24-HOUR Crisis Line: (518) 725-4310 ext. 999
☎️ 24-HOUR National Crisis Lifeline: Call/text 988

Connection saves lives. 🫶

02/21/2026

Caring for your mental health includes caring for your whole body. ☀️

Small acts of care – gentle movement, balanced nourishment, rest, and hydration – support emotional regulation and overall well-being.

It's not about perfection; it's about consistency and compassion. 🫶

02/19/2026

Healing is not linear - and progress often looks different from person to person. Compassion, patience, and the right support make a meaningful difference. 💙

Counseling addresses emotional health, stress responses, and coping strategies while recognizing the connection between mental and physical wellness.

No matter where you are in your journey - support is available. 🫶

📱(518) 725-4310
📩 info@thefamilycounselingcenter.org

02/17/2026

Supporting teens starts with connection, consistency, and trust. 🩵

🫶 Create space for open conversation
🫶 Listen without judgement
🫶 Validate feelings
🫶 Encourage professional support

We are here for parents, caregivers, and teens - through all stages of your journey.

📱(518) 725-4310
📩 info@thefamilycounselingcenter.org
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02/16/2026

Helping children build self-love starts with the message they hear and the stories they see themselves in. 💛

Self confidence and self-worth grow when children are encouraged to honor all the parts of who they are - their personalities, their strengths, and even their complicated feelings.

Self-love isn't about getting everything right. It's not about perfection. It's about learning to treat yourself with patience, pride, and compassion.

The books on this list highlight characters who:
✨ Celebrate their uniqueness
✨ Express their emotions in healthy ways
✨ Take pride in what makes them different
✨ Learn to speak to themselves with kindness

When children watch characters embrace their whole selves, they begin to internalize an important truth: I am worthy, just as I am.

Reading together opens the door to powerful conversations about belonging, confidence, and self-respect - foundations that support lifelong mental wellness. 🫶

Checkout out this list on Bookshop