Mary Reas-Oden, LMSW

Mary Reas-Oden, LMSW ACT* and Nature-Based Therapist, serving DFW and beyond. (*Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

04/22/2026

Audio on. 🔉
 Because no one can say it quite like Sir David Attenborough.

There is profound peace in being able to sit still and do nothing.

Take a moment today to try it. That’s right, I’m inviting you to actively try to do nothing! :) You have the permission, you have the right, and, most importantly, you have the power.

Let me know how it goes for you. đŸ«¶

Fall is a great reminder that sometimes you have to let old things die in order for new things to grow. Even that proces...
12/12/2025

Fall is a great reminder that sometimes you have to let old things die in order for new things to grow. Even that process can be a beautiful one. sometimes hard, but beautiful.

This is me making a new friend
 tentatively. 😆 Shoutout to for their fun Christmas event this last weekend, where I met...
12/08/2025

This is me making a new friend
 tentatively. 😆

Shoutout to for their fun Christmas event this last weekend, where I met my big, beautiful new friend. 🐮 😊

Paws for Reflection provides equestrian and other animal assisted therapy in Midlothian, TX. They’re pretty awesome. 👏

If you’re an animal person and you find yourself struggling mentally or emotionally, don’t forget to lean into that connection you have with our furry (or scaley or slimey or feathered) friends! Pet a dog, listen to birds, visit a favorite animal at the zoo, or do whatever else gets you in proximity to these healing little buddies - and the big ones too!

Don’t be afraid to explore unpaved paths. They’re often the most rewarding ones!And speaking of dirt, did you know that ...
12/06/2025

Don’t be afraid to explore unpaved paths. They’re often the most rewarding ones!

And speaking of dirt, did you know that people who interact with dirt are more likely to have stronger immune systems and more stable moods?

There’s a reason we use the term “grounding” when discussing emotional regulation. 😉

12/03/2025

Seasonal Affective Disorder (AKA SAD or “seasonal depression”) can hit hard this time of year. Try out something from this list if you find yourself struggling. Drop a comment if you have other ideas of ways to cope!

Happy (and healing) Thanksgiving!
11/28/2025

Happy (and healing) Thanksgiving!

11/21/2025

Whatever you’re already doing to take care of your mental health, make sure moving your body (in whatever way is right for you) and talking out loud (e.g. to a trusted friend, family member, or professional) is part of your regimen.

It’s so easy to get caught up in the big things that we forget the small and simple ones. Physical movement and verbalized thoughts and feelings are basic, beautiful building blocks for a healthy, happy life.

Today’s tip: take a walk, and have a talk. Choose your own pace. Invite whatever company you’d like to have along. Or maybe just talk to the birds or the trees. That’s fine! Nature is great at keeping our conversations confidential. 🌳

Give yourself (and everyone else) permission to feel and permission to heal. Visit Dr. Wolfelt’s official site at www.ce...
11/16/2025

Give yourself (and everyone else) permission to feel and permission to heal.

Visit Dr. Wolfelt’s official site at www.centerforloss.com to explore deeper elements of each one of these rights.

Which right one of these rights do you feel you most need right now? Comment below, or just consider in your heart how you can give yourself permission to act on you right.

11/14/2025

Keep heading in the direction you think you should go. It’ll either clear up, or you’ll find a new one eventually.

11/12/2025

A study of college students by Cornell University demonstrated that going outside at least 10 minutes every day significantly reduced symptoms of stress, anxiety, hopelessness, and other forms of emotional distress.

Other research gives us reason to generalize these findings to men and women of any age and circumstance.

For some, these findings feel natural and intuitive. For others, there is hesitancy to accept that the simple act of going outdoors can truly be that effective.

What do you think? Would you be willing to try it?

“Kintsugi symbolizes how we must incorporate our wounds into who we are, rather than try to merely repair and forget the...
11/10/2025

“Kintsugi symbolizes how we must incorporate our wounds into who we are, rather than try to merely repair and forget them.” - David Wong

Kintsugi is the Japanese practice of mending broken pottery with lacquer that has been dusted with gold, silver, or platinum.

Thus, instead of disposing of or trying to hide the broken pieces of the vessel, the artist highlights them, ultimately increasing the value and beauty of the original piece.

How much of our life experience would be improved if we would embrace and integrate our broken pieces, giving them extra attention and love, not less!

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Mansfield, TX
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http://www.rainbowbox.us/, https://pawsforreflectionranch.org/

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