Kenosis Counseling Center

11/05/2025

Share this post with someone who needs a reminder that even hardships can be a source of faith.💝

10/31/2025

Individuals can change their mental state. If a song they hate comes on, they change the channel. The same approach works for negative thought patterns: shift focus away from worry and distress. Choose what gets magnified in the brain. Have you tried this approach? Tag a friend who needs to hear this!

10/29/2025

October is National Depression Awareness Month, and one of the most debilitating aspects of depression is the feeling of hopelessness it can often cause. It’s critical that individuals who suffer from depression remember that it is possible to fill their futures with positive experiences.

Last year, we spoke with country music singer Tyler Truth about his own struggles with depression and how he has found positive outlets for his mental health. Tyler’s story provides an inspiring example of how you can take your most challenging moments and transform them into something beautiful. 🦋

You can read more in this post from our blog: https://kenosiscenter.com/pushing-through-mental-health-challenges/

Rising country music star openly shares his story of overcoming mental health challenges and how those experiences shaped his music career.

10/27/2025

This week’s book recommendation is for anyone who may be struggling with damaged trust in their marriage or romantic relationship. Written by acclaimed love and relationship researcher Dr. John Gottman, “What Makes Love Last? How to Build Trust and Avoid Betrayal” can help you understand where trust comes from, what broken trust looks like, and how couples can work together to rebuild trust.❤️‍🩹

The book draws insights from thousands of couples who have received counseling from the Gottman Institute, distilling lessons into practical steps that any couple can take together. If you’re hoping to spot signs of infidelity, repair emotional damage from relationship mistakes, or simply keep your relationship strong and healthy, this book can help.

Click here to purchase: https://www.gottman.com/product/what-makes-love-last/

10/24/2025

Discover the unique traits and hurdles that gifted people often encounter. It sheds light on how their exceptional abilities shape their experiences and the world around them. Have you ever wondered about the gifted?

10/22/2025

Seeking counseling to improve your life is in some ways an act of faith. But if you strongly believe your life can get better, you’ll find your belief proven true in time.

10/17/2025

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we'd like to offer one piece of warm, practical advice that we hope can be helpful for survivors of abuse. 💜 Starting a "Future Journal" is a simple and thoughtful way to rebuild agency, identity, and hope after harm.

Take 10–15 minutes, 2–3 times each week, to journal on the following topics:

💪 Your Strengths — “What helped me make it to today?”
List personal strengths and supports, such as courage, resourcefulness, protective instincts, trusted friends, faith. Turn them into a one-sentence affirmation: “I am resourceful and worthy of safety.” If you’re a person of faith, add a brief prayer or verse that affirms your dignity.

🙏 Your Values — “What kind of life am I moving toward?”
Write three words for the future you desire (e.g., safety, stability, joy). Choose one and name a tiny, concrete action for this week that reflects it (e.g., “Stability → schedule my next counseling session,” “Joy → plan a 20-minute nature walk”).

👣 Your Next Step — “What’s one doable step this week?”
Choose one micro-goal you identified under the last topic and be sure to complete it this week. Keep it small and specific so there are no large barriers to overcome, and celebrate your success upon completing it.

The key to the "Future Journal" is to keep working on it each week and keep making baby steps toward your goals. The longer you work on this, the more progress you'll make, and the fuller your future will become.

10/15/2025

Even the healthiest relationships have conflict, but the way couples manage their conflicts determines the success or failure of their relationship.

You may have heard of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in the biblical sense, but they’re also metaphors to describe toxic communication styles in relationships. According to psychologist John Gottman, they can even predict the end of a partnership. Identifying the Four Horsemen in conflict conversations is the first step to putting an end to them and replacing them with healthy communication patterns.

In this post from our blog, Kenosis counselor Addi Lillywhite explains the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, including how couples can recognize the cycle in the heat of an argument and effectively communicate through conflict. Read it here: https://www.tetraprime.consulting/r/V8e

10/13/2025

Have you met our staff Mental Health Coach, Kimberly Comer? Kimbery is a Florida state Certified Recovery Peer Specialist (CRPS), a National Certified Peer Specialist (NCPS). She is a Copeland Institute Certified Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) facilitator.

She brings nonjudgmental acceptance along with a deeply compassionate demeanor in the coaching of her clients through their process of recovery. She strongly believes in individualizing each person’s unique journey to recovery and works with them to discover their own path. She helps her clients cope with challenging emotions, face limiting beliefs, and set appropriate boundaries to protect themselves.

If you're interested in working with Kimberly, call us at 317-865-1674 or visit www.kenosiscenter.com/contact-us to request an appointment!

10/10/2025

“I have noticed even with my sixth graders, the girls are starting to mask because they want to be cool in front of their male peers. They learn, ‘I should be quiet, because it's not cool for me to speak up in calculus class.’ ” — Julie Conrad, High Ability Coordinator, MSD of Decatur Township

Masking feels safe in the moment, but it can fuel underachievement and erode confidence. Our guide shows parents how to spot masking in gifted girls, nurture authentic interests, and build a team of mentors so she doesn’t have to hide her strengths. 🎭➡️🌱

Read the full guide: https://kenosiscenter.com/how-parents-can-help-gifted-girls/

Giftedness in girls often presents differently than it does in boys. Gifted girls are more at risk of having their talents go unnoticed.

10/08/2025

“Girls are less likely to be identified in lots of things, not just giftedness. They sort of fly under the radar because they're well-behaved, whereas boys will act out more.” — Julie Conrad, High Ability Coordinator, MSD of Decatur Township

Quiet excellence can hide true ability. Many gifted girls mask their brilliance with compliance, earning good grades yet missing out on the mentors and services they deserve.

In our new blog post, we unpack why this happens and how parents can spot the signs early and advocate well. 🌟👧 Read more here: https://kenosiscenter.com/how-parents-can-help-gifted-girls/

Giftedness in girls often presents differently than it does in boys. Gifted girls are more at risk of having their talents go unnoticed.

10/03/2025

In addition to her work as owner of Kenosis Counseling Center, Christine Turo-Shields has worked as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Indiana University Health for the past 30 years. She was honored for her many years of service along with other long-serving practitioners at a luncheon earlier this week.

Pictured here with Christine are:
- Steve Woock, Christine's first MSW field supervisor when she interned at Methodist Hospital in the Health Promotions department, providing education for a first-time DUI offenders program.
- Michelle Turner, Christine's current supervisor at IU Health, whom she describes as "ever so responsive to my requests as well as ever so patient with my complaints".
- Sarah Shields, Christine's daughter, who will be receiving her Masters in Social Work in May 2026.

Christine described this award as an opportunity to reflect on her past, present, and future as a social worker, behavioral health practitioner, and mental health advocate. We are so proud of her many accomplishments over these 30 years and can't wait to see what she does next!