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03/02/2026

Tara's Tip for March! ☘️

Our Nutrition Counselor, Tara Ward, RD, LDN is back with her tips for the month of March: all about the MEDITERRANEAN DIET!

1️⃣ Improves mental health
2️⃣ Reduces risk of dementia
3️⃣ Decreases risk of heart disease
4️⃣ Improves sleep

How do you start?

📅 Daily: veggies, fruit, whole grains & seeds
📆 Weekly: fish & seafood, poultry, eggs, moderate dairy
🗓️ Monthly: limited red meat and sweets
🚫 Avoid: highly processed foods, refined grains, added sugar

02/28/2026

Minooka Police Department 🤝 Rivier Counseling Group

🌱Over the last month, Rivier Counseling Group provided 8️⃣ hours of training in 4️⃣ topics related to mental health in police work:

🧩 Autism Spectrum Disorder & Considerations for Law Enforcement: Sara Rivier, LCSW

🧠 Overview of Mental Health in Policing, Understanding Human Behavior to Improve Officer Safety and Safer Responses: Brendan Keska, LSW

🫡 Veterans in Crisis: Sara Rivier, LCSW

⬇️ De-escalation Tactical Communication for Officer Safety: Taylor Krull, LCPC

We want to extend our gratitude to the department for this opportunity, for welcoming us, and for their engagement & ideas: it was a great learning experience for us all!

02/23/2026

🌱 Today begins National Eating Disorder Awareness Week 2026!

Morgan Wiedeman, LPC, one of our talented clinicians who specializes in disordered eating highlighted the team we are so proud of. At Rivier Counseling Group we:

💜 understand eating disorders can look different for each person. Individuals of all ages, genders, body sizes, and backgrounds can all struggle, and are all valid!
💜 have therapists who specialize in multiple areas crucial to the treatment of eating disorders including body image, chronic dieting & food guilt, and emotional eating.
💜 have a registered dietician on staff who works in collaboration with our mental health clinicians 🤝

Please reach out if we can answer any questions about our collaborative team!

02/20/2026

🌱 Meet our newest intern, Samantha Lambert!

Samantha comes from an impressive background, studying for her Master's Degree at The Chicago School. Samantha sees ages 1️⃣ 0️⃣ and up! She has a particular passion for working with:

✨ Women’s issues
✨ LGBTQ+ individuals
✨ Trauma of all kinds

Samantha is filling up fast, but has a few spots still available. Reach out today if you're interested!

💬 (815) 258-3228
📞 (815) 828-5407
📧 admin@riviercounseling.com

02/14/2026

As Mental Health Clinicians, we hear A LOT about Valentine's Day: the excitement, the struggles, the hurt, and the overwhelm. We are here with some tips to help you through a very emotional day!

❤️ It may seem like everyone is excited and you're the only one who is dreading this day: we guarantee you, YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
💜 You may feel like a failure for not having a partner today: YOU are worth more than any relationship. Being alone is 100% better than being in an unfulfilling relationship!
🩷 You may have a partner and be excited: we are cheering for you as well! 🙌

Whatever your situation is today:

👉 know you are valid
👉 know you are important
👉 know we see you!

🌱 Whatever today is and needs to be for you: it's okay, and we are here to support you!

02/13/2026

💐 Happy Galentine's Day!!

In the words of Leslie Knope, "What's Galentine's Day? Oh, it's only the best day of the year."

To us Galentine's represents all our female staff has to offer:

-Some of us are moms
-Some of us have PhD's
-Some of us have Master's Degrees
-Some of us have partners
-Some of us are amazing parents to our animals
-Some of us balance family and career
-We all support other women & each other through our work

So, today, I am grateful to celebrate Keely, Sam, Taylor, Casey, Alicia, Ashley, Morgan, Angelina, Shafeen, Suzzanna, Tara, Sandy, & Samantha! Thank you all for being amazing colleagues & cherished friends!

PSA: Do not forget, giving one set of people love does not take away from other sets of people! We love our male staff as well! Taking a minute to shout out to our strong female staff does not make our men less valuable. THERE IS ROOM FOR EVERYONE TO BE CELEBRATED! Everyone deserves the spotlight sometimes ☀️ 💪

XOX❤️ , Sara

02/11/2026

🌱 Tara's Tips!

Rivier Counseling's Registered Dietitian is back with more tips, this time ALL ABOUT FIBER!
Increasing fiber in your diet can:

🍠 Decrease chronic inflammation
🍎 Decrease risk and mortality from cardiovascular disease
🥦 Support healthy gut microflora
🍚 Improve insulin sensitivity
🥬 Facilitates healthy weight loss

02/08/2026

🌱 Movement matters!

Trauma is stored in the body, and sometimes we need to move while we process! Let us help you:

⬇️ Reduce stress & regulate mood
😌 Emotional release
👧 Kids can move & process
🧘‍♀️ Trauma is stored in the body
❤️‍🩹Non-verbal communication can be healing

🌟 Current clients: chat with your clinician about how the yoga room could be beneficial in your treatment!
🌟 Prospective clients: we would love to answer all your questions, no pressure to schedule!

01/30/2026

✨ Need a little more New Year Intention Inspiration?

Our nutrition counselor, Tara Ward, RD, LDN is back with a second round of tips to focus on to end the first month of the year on a high note!

💪 Try to get 30 grams of protein per mean MINIMUM
☕️ No coffee on an empty stomach
☀️ Eat within an hour of waking to support healthy hormones
🍽️ Try to include a protein, fat, and fiber at each meal

Most people stick to a new routine by adding slowly over time. Pick one or two of these to focus on!

👇Want more tips and education from Tara? Let us know some topics you want to hear more about below!

🌱 Interested in setting up an appointment with Tara for a more individualized plan? Text our office administrator Todd at (815) 258-3228!

01/27/2026

🌱Bragging moment:

Samantha Brock, LCPC and Casey Ryan, LCSW, spent the 2025 academic fall semester being preceptors for the Lewis University College of Nursing and Health Sciences.

Thank you both for being leaders in our practice, in our community, and for helping train well informed practitioners. You are making it so more people can access the care they need and deserve.

If you're looking for expert care, check us out!

01/23/2026

✨ Need a little New Year Intention Inspiration?

This time in January is typically when we hear our clients are struggling to find their footing. The excitement of the change is wearing off, and motivation starts to go downhill.

To give everyone a little boost, our Registered Dietitian, Tara, put together some tips!

🚶‍♂️ Walk 10 minutes after lunch and dinner to lower blood sugar
🛑 Stop weighing daily! The scale fluctuates daily from fluid, sodium, GI symptoms & menstruation
💧 Hydrate with 1 electrolyte packet per day to truly hydrate cells
🛌 Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night

Most people stick to a new routine by adding slowly over time. Pick one or two of these to focus on! Tara will be back next week with more tips to help you round out the month of January, and set yourself up for a successful February and beyond!

🌱 Interested in setting up an appointment with Tara for a more individualized plan? Text our office administrator Todd at (815) 258-3228!

01/05/2026

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Our socials are great for:

➡️ Those who want to get therapy, but are wanting to know more

➡️ Anyone interested in mental health education

➡️ Individuals interested in the link between mental health and & nutrition

➡️ People seeking information on community events and our free pantry

➡️ Current clients who want to stay informed

➡️ All hoping to learn, share, grow & be supported

Address

649 West Mondamin Street
Minooka, IL
60447

Telephone

+18158285407

Website

http://www.riviercounseling.com/

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