WM Counseling

03/27/2026

It can be easy to underestimate the power of breathing because it is something that we automatically do all the time without thinking. Taking a moment and being intentional with our breathing can assist with tapping into our nervous system. More specifically, tools such as box breathing can assist with activating the parasympathetic nervous system that promotes "rest and digest". Box breathing is one example of many exercises that can reduce stress, improve mood, and increase overall well-being.

Next time you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, give box breathing a try. You can look at or visualize a box to follow along, or for added grounding in the moment, print it off or find something that is square in shape and use your finger to trace along as you are breathing.

03/18/2026

March is National Social Work Month. Huge shout out to our wonderful clinicians and the care and compassion they provide to clients everyday ❤️

03/13/2026

Today is World Sleep Day, an annual, global, awareness event to highlight how quality sleep can improve physical health, mental wellbeing, emotional regulation, and positively impact our immune system. The day is hosted by the World Sleep Society and serves to provide education, resources, and bring awareness to managing and preventing sleep disorders. How is your sleep? We sometimes forget just how important quality sleep is and that it isn't a want, but a need.

03/11/2026

Window of Tolerance is a concept that can help us to better understand our emotional and physiological responses to stress and trauma. We can we use it to identify when we are functioning at our best and when we might be dysregulated. If we can become aware of what moments of dysregulation look like for us personally, we can work on strategies to help move back into our window and even expand it over time. By expanding our window, we can tolerate more and remain in our window more often during difficult times. Everyone has moments of dysregulation and living outside their window, but some experience it more than others. Where would you place yourself based on how you are feeling today?

03/04/2026

We are so happy to have Rhonda as a part of the team! She is currently accepting clients in our South Charleston location. Reach out today to schedule! If you meet with Rhonda in-person or via telehealth, you are sure to be met with compassion and understanding. Rhonda has a passion for walking alongside those who are working to heal trauma.

02/28/2026

Clinicians Esther and Kristin got to attend the WV School Counselor Association conference yesterday and share knowledge about using Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and SAF-T as tools to assist with trauma and regulation.

If you, or someone you know, might be interested in becoming trained in ART, be sure to check out Esther's upcoming training March 25-27 in Morgantown https://acceleratedresolutiontherapy.com/reg/enroll.php?class=Basic+03%2F25%2F26+WMCWV&savesrch=%2Freg%2Ficat.php%3Fcourse%3DBasic

02/19/2026

Our wonderful clinician, Rhonda, is now accepting in-person and telehealth appointments in South Charleston! Reach out today to get scheduled!

02/14/2026

02/12/2026

Come out and see us at the WVU Center For Community Engagement event today from 11-2 and learn about our services and our new non-profit branch Peace 4 Peacekeepers.