Riner Counseling, LLC

02/04/2026

Gentle reminders! Focus on the gifts of healing exercise brings, not for punishment!

01/28/2026

A gentle reminder to choose kindness. We are all on a highway in life right now, navigating many unknowns, uncertainties, stressors, etc! A little patience, grace, and understanding could save someone’s life ❤️

01/22/2026

Stay safe everyone!! Get ahead of your stress or storm anxiety with this awesome checklist!!!

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BEFORE THE STORM (24–48 HOURS AHEAD)
❄️1. Charge all phones, power banks, tablets, and rechargeable lanterns.
❄️2. Fill vehicle gas tanks in case stations lose power.
❄️3. Get cash in small bills in case card systems go down.
❄️4. Pick up prescriptions and essential medications early.
❄️5. Download movies, books, and maps for offline use.
❄️6. Identify one warm room in the house to “camp out” if power fails.
❄️7. Locate water shut-off valve and breaker box now, not later.
❄️8. Set fridge and freezer to colder settings to hold temperature longer.
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WATER AND PIPE PROTECTION
❄️9. Drip faucets on exterior walls when temps drop below freezing.
❄️10. Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air circulation.
❄️11. Disconnect garden hoses from outdoor spigots.
❄️12. Cover outdoor faucets with insulated caps or towels.
❄️13. Know how to shut off water quickly if a pipe bursts.
❄️14. Fill jugs, buckets, or bathtub with water for flushing and washing.
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FOOD AND KITCHEN PREP
❄️15. Keep 3–5 days of no-cook food: peanut butter, tuna, bread, crackers, canned meat, fruit cups.
❄️16. Have manual can opener available.
❄️17. Buy shelf-stable milk or powdered milk if needed.
❄️18. Freeze a few water bottles to act as freezer “ice packs.”
❄️19. Keep a cooler ready to move fridge food outside if power is out and temps are below freezing.
❄️20. Avoid stocking large amounts of perishables right before the storm.
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HEAT AND HOME SAFETY
❄️21. Gather extra blankets, sleeping bags, and warm layers.
❄️22. If using a fireplace, confirm chimney is clear and have dry wood.
❄️23. Never run generators or grills inside garages or homes.
❄️24. Test smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors.
❄️25. Have at least one flashlight per person plus spare batteries.
❄️26. Use battery lanterns instead of candles when possible.
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VEHICLE AND TRAVEL
❄️27. Plan to avoid driving once freezing rain begins.
❄️28. Bridges, overpasses, and shaded roads freeze first.
❄️29. Keep in the car: blanket, water, snacks, phone charger, gloves.
❄️30. Replace old wiper blades and top off washer fluid.
❄️31. Park away from large tree limbs when possible.
❄️32. Assume flights and travel may be disrupted for days.
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POWER OUTAGE PLAN
❄️33. Unplug sensitive electronics to avoid surge damage.
❄️34. Keep one battery radio or weather app for updates.
❄️35. Use surge protectors for TVs and computers.
❄️36. Know where warming centers may be in your parish.
❄️37. Have extension cords ready if using a generator outside.
❄️38. Keep refrigerator closed to preserve cold air.
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PETS AND LIVESTOCK
❄️39. Bring pets indoors with extra food and water.
❄️40. Provide outdoor animals with unfrozen water sources.
❄️41. Add straw or blankets to outdoor shelters.
❄️42. Keep leashes and carriers accessible in case of evacuation.
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MEDICAL AND SPECIAL NEEDS
❄️43. Keep a written list of medications and dosages.
❄️44. Store a small first-aid kit with thermometer and basic meds.
❄️45. Have backup batteries for medical devices.
❄️46. Identify a place with power you could relocate to if needed.
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PROPERTY PROTECTION
❄️47. Move vehicles away from trees or power lines.
❄️48. Secure outdoor furniture and lightweight items.
❄️49. Avoid trimming trees during the storm—do it beforehand.
❄️50. Photograph property for insurance before conditions worsen.
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DURING THE STORM
❄️51. Do not drive unless absolutely necessary.
❄️52. Assume downed lines are live and dangerous.
❄️53. Use only safe indoor heating methods.
❄️54. Check on neighbors, especially elderly, by phone if possible.
❄️55. Report outages to utility companies rather than 911 unless it’s an emergency.
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AFTER THE STORM
❄️56. Walk carefully—ice may refreeze overnight.
❄️57. Check pipes for leaks as temperatures rise.
❄️58. Throw out refrigerated food if above 40°F for more than 4 hours.
❄️59. Avoid DIY electrical repairs around downed lines.
❄️60. Be patient—restoring power after ice can take several days.
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KEY REALITY FOR SOUTHERN ICE EVENTS
❄️A quarter inch of ice can bring scattered outages.
❄️Half an inch can cripple travel and power for days.
❄️Ice is more dangerous than snow for the Deep South
(I'm not sure the original author of this or I would tag/ give credit!)

01/11/2026

What a powerful read! The value of stillness and slowing down, especially for our children!!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/174WuMZJEf/?mibextid=WC7FNe

In kindergartens across America during the 1950s, a beautiful thing happened every afternoon.

After the alphabet songs. After the crayons were tucked away. After graham crackers and small cartons of milk.

The lights would dim.

A record would begin to spin.

Soft music would fill the room.

And twenty small children would settle onto striped mats, pull up their familiar blankets, and learn something remarkable:

How to be still.

Naptime wasn't considered wasted time. Teachers understood that young minds needed rest—not as a reward, but as part of learning itself. Science has since confirmed what those educators already sensed: daytime napping is crucial for memory consolidation in young children. Their developing brains actually need these pauses to process and store everything they're absorbing.

Some children slept deeply. Others simply lay still, watching dust float through afternoon sunlight, daydreaming in that unhurried way only five-year-olds can.

Even the children who never slept learned something profound: that stillness has value. That you don't always need to be doing something to be worthy.

Then, beginning in the 1970s and accelerating through the 1990s, something shifted.

Kindergarten transformed from a place of socialization and gentle curiosity into something more urgent. Standards rose. Testing crept younger. Academic pressure intensified.

The mats were rolled up and stored away. The record players disappeared.

By the 1990s, naptime had largely vanished from American kindergarten classrooms.

Today, kindergarteners move from reading groups to math centers to screens, often without a single moment to simply pause. Research shows that the time spent on reading and math instruction has increased dramatically, while music, art, and child-selected activities have declined significantly.

Meanwhile, childhood anxiety has risen sharply. Studies show anxiety in children increased 27 percent between 2016 and 2019 alone.

We removed the pause, then wondered why children struggled to breathe.

Those who lived through the naptime era still remember: the feel of that familiar blanket, the kindness of being told it was okay—expected, even—to rest.

We didn't realize we were learning a lesson that would take a lifetime to understand: Rest isn't the opposite of productivity. It's what makes productivity possible.

To every parent watching their exhausted kindergartener: they weren't always asked to go this hard, this young.

To every teacher fighting to protect moments of play and stillness: science has always been on your side.

To anyone who feels guilty for needing to pause: we used to teach five-year-olds that stopping was part of growing.

We once dimmed the lights, put on a record, and gave small children permission to simply be.

Maybe it's time we remembered how.

01/02/2026

What about you ?! Happy 2026!! Embrace growth! Learn a new skill! Find balance! Support others! Prioritize yourself! Be present! Unleash your creativity! And don’t forget to save and invest in what’s important! ❤️🎉

12/19/2025

May you take this holiday season to enjoy time with your loved ones! May this season bring you and your families joy, peace, love, and a renewed sense of hope!!

Thankful for all of you, and excited to see where your dreams, aspirations, and hopes take you in 2026 ❤️

12/10/2025

Hurt people heal people too ❤️

12/02/2025

Check out the latest article in the on perinatal mental health!

11/01/2025

“In the end, what matters the most is the love you give and receive.” Take off on an adventure beyond the imagination! Happy Halloween from some of your Toy Story family, Jessie, Bullseye, and Buzz!!!

10/16/2025

📣 Exciting Announcement! 📣

I am thrilled to share that I have officially earned my Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C). This certification represents a deepening commitment
to supporting parents and families through transitions and related challenges of pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and beyond. Obtaining this certification has provided
me with specialized training to better serve those who are experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, grief and loss, reproductive trauma, and more. With this certification, I look forward to advocating for perinatal mental health and helping you feel seen, heard, and ultimately understood and better supported!!

10/16/2025

To the women and men still grieving in silence, we are holding space for you as October 15th represents National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Please take this opportunity to reach out to friends and loved ones who have experienced this devastating loss.

10/01/2025

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