Jack Pine Wellness

Jack Pine Wellness Everyone is worthy of healing. Specializing in trauma recovery and Perinatal Mental Health, we offer a variety of treatment models to help you meet your goals.

Today, we pause to honor the courage, resilience, and sacrifice of our veterans. Serving in the military often leaves la...
11/11/2025

Today, we pause to honor the courage, resilience, and sacrifice of our veterans. Serving in the military often leaves lasting impacts—some visible, others carried quietly within.

For many veterans, the transition to civilian life can bring challenges such as adjusting to a new sense of identity, managing trauma responses, or rebuilding connection and trust. These experiences deserve compassion, understanding, and space for healing.

If you are a veteran, please know that your story matters and your service is deeply appreciated. Healing is possible, and support is available. Whether through therapy, community, or peer connection—no one should have to carry the weight alone.

To all who have served: thank you. 💙

🕊️ November is Homelessness Awareness Month 🕊️As a therapist, I often meet individuals whose stories remind me how thin ...
11/06/2025

🕊️ November is Homelessness Awareness Month 🕊️

As a therapist, I often meet individuals whose stories remind me how thin the line can be between stability and crisis. Homelessness is not just about lacking a physical space to live — it often reflects the cumulative impact of trauma, systemic barriers, untreated mental health challenges, and the absence of consistent support.

Mental health and housing are deeply interconnected. When a person doesn’t have a safe, predictable place to sleep, it becomes incredibly difficult to regulate emotions, heal from trauma, or focus on long-term goals. Compassion and access to care can make an extraordinary difference.

This month, let’s hold space for those who are struggling — with empathy, not judgment. Small acts of kindness, awareness, and advocacy can help create safety and belonging for those who have been unseen or unheard. 💙

If you or someone you know is without stable housing, you can call 211 to be connected to local shelters, housing resources, and crisis support.

🍂As we move into November, many people begin to feel the shift — shorter days, colder weather, the approach of the holid...
11/04/2025

🍂As we move into November, many people begin to feel the shift — shorter days, colder weather, the approach of the holidays, and an overall slowing down. For some, this season brings comfort and reflection; for others, it can stir up loneliness, grief, or emotional exhaustion.🍂

November is a good reminder to check in with yourself and your mental health.

🍁Are you feeling more tired or disconnected lately?

🍁Are you finding it harder to stay motivated or present?

🍁Are old patterns or emotional triggers resurfacing as the year winds down?

These experiences are common, and they’re worth paying attention to. This month, make space for intentional rest, grounding routines, and reaching out for connection — whether that’s through therapy, community, or small daily practices that bring you back to yourself.

Mental health awareness isn’t just about identifying symptoms; it’s about honoring your emotional landscape and responding with compassion. 💛

Let November be a month of gentle awareness — noticing what you need, allowing what you feel, and remembering that your mental health deserves care, too.🍂

10/29/2025

For anyone in need of food resources in the Thumb of MI!

If you don't see something listed or want to list something for another part of the state share a link in the comments!

https://app.smore.com/n/yzxd18

10/27/2025

🌼 Parenthood changes everything — including how easily we can meet our own basic needs.

Before kids, you could sleep when you were tired, eat when you were hungry, shower when you needed to, and rest when your body said “enough.” After kids, even the simplest acts of self-care—using the bathroom alone, eating a full meal, or finishing a thought—can start to feel like luxuries instead of essentials.

When your basic needs go unmet for too long, your nervous system stays on high alert. You may notice more irritability, anxiety, or emotional numbness. It’s not a sign of failure — it’s a biological response to chronic stress and unmet needs. Your body and mind are trying to survive in a season that demands constant giving.

Meeting your needs doesn’t have to look like a “perfect” self-care routine. It might look like:

Eating a full meal instead of finishing your child’s leftovers.

Taking three deep breaths before responding to the next “Mom/Dad!”

Letting the dishes wait while you sit for five quiet minutes.

Asking for help, even when it feels uncomfortable.

You are a human being first — your needs matter, too. Getting your needs met isn’t selfish; it’s what allows you to show up as the steady, grounded version of yourself that your children rely on.

If you’re feeling depleted, that’s not weakness — it’s information. It’s your body saying, “I need care, too.”

💛 Be gentle with yourself. This season is demanding, but you deserve nourishment, rest, and compassion just as much as the little ones you care for.

🖤 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 🖤As a therapist, I want to hold space for anyone who has ever been caught...
10/20/2025

🖤 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 🖤

As a therapist, I want to hold space for anyone who has ever been caught in the painful cycle of abuse — whether it was emotional, physical, sexual, or psychological. Abuse doesn’t always look like bruises or screaming. Sometimes, it looks like bread crumbing — when someone gives you just enough affection, attention, or hope to keep you from leaving, but never enough to truly meet your needs.

You start to question your reality.
You wonder if you’re “too sensitive.”
You cling to the good moments, even though they’re crumbs compared to the pain.

Leaving an abusive relationship is not easy. It’s not as simple as “just walk away.” It’s a process that involves grief, confusion, fear, and often, rebuilding your entire sense of self. You may still love the person who hurt you — and that does not make you weak. It makes you human.

Healing begins when you start to believe that you deserve consistency, safety, and genuine care — not crumbs, not manipulation, not fear.

If you’re in a situation that feels unsafe or uncertain, you don’t have to face it alone.
💜 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
💜 Text: “START” to 88788
💜 Chat online: thehotline.org

You are not “too much.” You are not “crazy.”
You are worthy of peace, safety, and love that doesn’t hurt.

10/02/2025

💙 Baby Blues vs PPD vs PPA: Know the Difference 💙

Not every mood change after birth is the same:

🔹 Baby Blues: Mild mood swings, tears, irritability; usually resolves within 2 weeks.
🔹 Postpartum Depression (PPD): Persistent sadness, hopelessness, low energy, loss of interest; can last months without treatment.
🔹 Postpartum Anxiety (PPA): Intense worry, racing thoughts, panic attacks; can interfere with daily life.

Recognizing the signs early is key to recovery. Mental Illness Awareness Week is the perfect time to learn, reach out, and support each other.

*️⃣ Perinatal mental health disorders also include OCD, Bipolar Mood Disorders, PTSD, and Psychosis. *️⃣

You are not alone. Get help now ⤵️
🔷 Call or text the Postpartum Support International HelpLine at 800-944-4773. You never need a diagnosis to ask for help.
🔷 Call or text the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 1-833-852-6262
🔷 In a crisis situation, call or text the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988.
🔷 Download the Connect by PSI app in the App Store or Google Play Store
🔷 Visit postpartum.net for additional programs and resources.

☕✨ Today is National Coffee Day!For many, coffee is more than just a morning ritual—it’s a moment of grounding, a source...
09/29/2025

☕✨ Today is National Coffee Day!

For many, coffee is more than just a morning ritual—it’s a moment of grounding, a source of comfort, or even a chance to pause in the middle of a busy day. Whether it’s the warmth of the cup in your hands, the aroma that fills the room, or the act of sitting with someone and sharing conversation, coffee often creates small moments of connection and mindfulness.

In mental health, we often talk about the importance of intentional pauses—those little breaks that allow us to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with ourselves. For some, coffee can be part of that ritual. For others, it may be tea, a walk outside, or a few quiet minutes of deep breathing.

So today, as you enjoy your favorite cup, I invite you to notice the present moment. How does it smell? How does it taste? How does your body feel as you take a sip? That mindful awareness can be a gentle way to bring calm into your day.

Happy National Coffee Day! ☕🌿 What’s your favorite coffee ritual?

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