The Center for Counseling & Consultation

12/29/2025

🎧 Meet the Team + New Year Good Vibes Playlist 🎶

As we head into a new year, we asked members of our team one fun question:
“What song always boosts your mood?”

Their answers came together to create our Hope, Healing, & Good Vibes playlist on Spotify — a mix of songs our staff turn to for motivation, comfort, calm, or a little extra energy as we move forward. 💚

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00gMtZHyEDtrYflP562lFY?si=zTrkbBrRSeGHMtprmJqj9g

A reminder as we start the year: everyone’s version of feel-good looks different. This playlist reflects that — it’s dynamic, diverse, and full of different styles and sounds, just like our team and the community we serve.

✨ Whether you’re setting intentions, easing into the year, or just need a mood boost, we hope this playlist meets you where you are.

👇 What song would you add? Drop it in the comments — we’d love to keep it growing all year long.

12/26/2025

🎄 Day After Christmas Check-In

Alright, let’s be honest…
How are you really feeling today? 👇

😴 Tired but okay
🍕 Living on leftovers
🧹 Ready to clean everything
📺 Still in pajamas
😌 Glad it’s quieter
🤯 A little overstimulated

Drop an emoji or comment below — no explanations needed. 💚

12/25/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas 🎄

The holidays can bring joy, connection, and meaningful moments — and they can also bring stress, memories, and expectations. However today looks for you, know that it’s okay to move through it at your own pace.

If things feel overwhelming, try this simple grounding pause:
• Place one hand on your chest and one on your belly
• Take a slow breath in through your nose
• Exhale slowly through your mouth
• Repeat for 3–5 breaths, noticing your body soften

From all of us at the Center for Counseling & Consultation, we wish you a very Merry Christmas. 💚

Reminder: Our crisis line is available 24 hours a day: 620-792-2544 or call/text 988

12/24/2025

🎄 Holiday Hours Reminder 🎄

In observance of the holiday, the Center for Counseling & Consultation will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We will reopen Friday following Christmas and look forward to serving you then.

💚 Please remember: Support is still available when you need it.
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis:
• Our crisis line is available 24 hours a day 620-792-2544
• You can also call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline

You are not alone — help is always available, even during the holidays.

12/24/2025

🚗✨ Safe Travels This Holiday Season ✨✈️

Whether you’re heading across town or across the country, travel during the holidays can be both exciting and stressful. As you make your way to celebrations or time with loved ones, remember to slow down, take breaks, and give yourself a little extra grace.

Rest when you can. Stay mindful behind the wheel. And if travel feels overwhelming, it’s okay to pause and breathe — getting there safely is what matters most.

From all of us at the Center for Counseling & Consultation, we wish you safe travels and a peaceful holiday season. 💚

12/23/2025

Catch up with Center psychiatrist, Patrick Stang, as he shares several tips for managing holiday stress!

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12/23/2025

🟩 Wellness Bingo Check-In 🟩

The end of the month is fast approaching - how’s your Wellness Bingo card coming along? 👀

Whether you’ve checked off one square or almost filled the whole board, every small step counts. Wellness isn’t about perfection — it’s about progress and giving yourself credit for showing up.

✨ Pick one square to focus on today.
✨ Do it in a way that works for you.
✨ Mark it off and celebrate the effort.

We’d love to see how you’re practicing wellness this season — drop an emoji or comment with one square you’ve completed or plan to try next! 💚

12/21/2025

🌙 Winter Solstice: A Pause for Reflection ❄️

Today marks the Winter Solstice — the shortest day of the year and a gentle reminder to slow down. This season invites rest, reflection, and care, even when life feels busy or heavy.

If today feels overwhelming, try this simple grounding exercise — it takes less than a minute:
• Take a slow breath in through your nose for 4 seconds
• Hold for 2 seconds
• Exhale gently through your mouth for 6 seconds
• Repeat 3 times, noticing how your body feels

Mindfulness doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, just pausing and breathing is enough. As the light begins to return, may this season offer moments of calm, clarity, and connection. 💚

12/20/2025

🎁 Presence Over Presents 🎄

During the holidays, it’s easy to feel pressure to do more, buy more, and give more. But the moments that matter most often can’t be wrapped in a box.

A listening ear.
A shared laugh.
A quiet moment together.

Your presence — showing up, being available, being kind — can mean more than any gift under the tree. And that includes being present with yourself, too. Rest, connection, and grace are all part of caring for your mental health this season.

However you choose to spend the holidays, know that being present is enough. 💚

12/19/2025

🤒 When Your Body Is Sick, Your Mind Needs Care Too 💚

Being sick can be exhausting — not just physically, but emotionally. Canceled plans, missed work, isolation, and uncertainty can take a toll on your mental health. It’s okay if you’re feeling frustrated, anxious, or overwhelmed while you recover.

A few gentle reminders while you’re navigating sickness:
• Rest is part of healing — not a setback
• Stay connected, even if it’s a quick check-in
• Be patient with yourself and your body
• Ask for help when you need it

And remember, support doesn’t stop just because you’re not feeling well. If illness is impacting your mental health, our team is here to help — whenever you’re ready. 🌿

12/18/2025

🌟 Did you know The Center has 8 locations across our 4-county region? 🌟

We’re proud to serve Barton, Stafford, Rice, and Pawnee counties with accessible, local care—right where our communities need us most.

You can find us in:
📍 Great Bend – 5 locations
📍 Larned
📍 Lyons
📍 Stafford

Each location plays a unique role in helping us provide mental health, substance use, crisis, and community-based services with greater reach and compassion.

Because when support is closer to home, it’s easier to take that first step. 💚