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Today is National Semicolon Day ;A semicolon is used when a sentence could have ended… but didn’t.It’s a symbol for the ...
04/17/2026

Today is National Semicolon Day ;

A semicolon is used when a sentence could have ended… but didn’t.

It’s a symbol for the moments someone chose to keep going.

To anyone who sees themselves in that… this post is for you 💙

Your story is still being written. And it matters that you’re here. If today feels heavy, you don’t have to carry it alone. Support is here when you’re ready.

Looking for a compassionate therapist in Bucks County or beyond? Reach out via our website.

In expressive arts therapy, the process matters more than the product. You don’t need experience, just curiosity.It’s no...
04/07/2026

In expressive arts therapy, the process matters more than the product. You don’t need experience, just curiosity.

It’s not about being “good at art.” It’s about giving yourself another way to communicate when words feel hard to find 🎨

This approach can help with:
• Processing complex emotions
• Building self-awareness
• Reducing anxiety and stress
• Supporting eating disorder recovery and body image healing
• Exploring identity in a safe, affirming way

At Bucks Support Services, expressive arts therapy is offered by:
🕺🏻 Jill Comins, MA, LPC, BC-DMT. Dance Movement Therapist
👩🏼‍🎨 Melanie Hower, MS, LPC, ATR-BC. Art Therapist

If you’ve ever felt like talking isn’t enough, this might be a place to start.

Today we honor Transgender Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️We see you, celebrate you, & stand with you everyday.
03/31/2026

Today we honor Transgender Day of Visibility 🏳️‍⚧️

We see you, celebrate you, & stand with you everyday.

Grief doesn’t follow a straight line 〰️You may have heard of the “5 stages of grief” ✨denial, anger, bargaining, depress...
03/27/2026

Grief doesn’t follow a straight line 〰️

You may have heard of the “5 stages of grief” ✨denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance ✨ originally introduced by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross. But in real life, these stages aren’t steps you check off one by one.

You might move back and forth between them.
You might skip some entirely.
You might feel several all at once.

Grief is not a checklist but a deeply personal process.

Whether you’re grieving a loved one, a relationship, your health, or a version of your life you thought you’d have… your experience is valid.

There is no “right” way to grieve.
Only your way.

If you’ve ever found yourself dreading bedtime, you’re not being dramatic- you’re likely stuck in a cycle your brain lea...
03/17/2026

If you’ve ever found yourself dreading bedtime, you’re not being dramatic- you’re likely stuck in a cycle your brain learned over time.

Insomnia isn’t just about sleep. It’s often connected to anxiety, stress, and the pressure we put on ourselves to “get it right.” The more we try to force sleep, the more our bodies stay alert.

That’s where CBT-I comes in.

Instead of quick fixes, CBT-I helps you understand why your sleep has been disrupted and gives you tools to rebuild a more trusting relationship with rest.

And yes, this work is gentle, collaborative, and tailored to you.

You deserve nights that feel peaceful, not stressful 💤

March is Self-Injury Awareness Month.Self-harm is often misunderstood. For many, it began as a way to manage overwhelmin...
03/02/2026

March is Self-Injury Awareness Month.

Self-harm is often misunderstood. For many, it began as a way to manage overwhelming emotions, numbness, trauma, or internal chaos. That doesn’t make someone weak. It means they were doing the best they could with the tools they had at the time.

Healing isn’t about shame.
It’s about building new tools in a space that feels safe.

If you or someone you love is struggling, compassionate support is available. You are not alone. Bucks Support Services is here for you!

Some myths about eating disorders are loud and obvious.Others are subtle and deeply embedded in diet culture, productivi...
02/28/2026

Some myths about eating disorders are loud and obvious.

Others are subtle and deeply embedded in diet culture, productivity culture, and even well-meaning conversations.

When we challenge these quieter misconceptions, we reduce shame and increase access to care.

If you’re struggling and don’t “fit the stereotype,” you still deserve support.

When people think “eating disorder treatment,” they often picture food plans and cognitive work. But for many individual...
02/27/2026

When people think “eating disorder treatment,” they often picture food plans and cognitive work. But for many individuals, deeper healing happens when we address trauma, parts work, emotional regulation, and nonverbal processing.

Modalities like expressive arts therapies, DBT, EMDR, and IFS can be transformative especially when traditional talk therapy hasn’t been enough.

Recovery isn’t just about behavior change.

It’s about building safety inside the body and self 🧘🏽🧠

Even well-intentioned comments can be activating for someone with an eating disorder.Most harmful statements don’t come ...
02/26/2026

Even well-intentioned comments can be activating for someone with an eating disorder.

Most harmful statements don’t come from cruelty.
They come from love, fear, or wanting to fix something quickly.

But eating disorders are deeply sensitive to language, especially when that language:

• Puts focus on their body (“You look healthy.” “You look better.”)
• Minimizes the struggle (“It’s not that bad.” “Just eat.”)
• Praises symptoms (“I wish I had your discipline.”)
• Compares pain (“At least you’re not as bad as…”)
• Reduces the illness to appearance (“I wish I had your body.”)

💜 Support doesn’t require perfect words.
It requires curiosity, validation, and a willingness to listen without correcting.

If you love someone with an eating disorder, your presence matters more than your advice.

And if you’re someone struggling, your experience is valid, even if others don’t fully understand it yet. 💜

💜 Eating Disorder Awareness Week reminder:The goal of eating disorder recovery isn’t to never struggle. It’s to learn ho...
02/24/2026

💜 Eating Disorder Awareness Week reminder:

The goal of eating disorder recovery isn’t to never struggle. It’s to learn how to care for yourself when you do.

Many people misunderstand recovery as a straight line… no urges, no body image distress, no hard food days. That’s not how healing works.

Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions influenced by many factors. Because of that, recovery is about skill-building and not perfection.

Recovery often includes learning how to:
• Identify triggers and early warning signs
• Regulate emotions without using food behaviors
• Challenge cognitive distortions rooted in diet culture
• Repair body trust through consistent nourishment
• Develop self-compassion and distress tolerance
• Build support systems and reduce isolation

Eating disorders deserve care and attention at any stage. Visit our website to learn more about Bucks Eating Support Collaboration.

Everyday this week, we will be raising awareness on eating disorders by sharing education, warning signs, how to care fo...
02/23/2026

Everyday this week, we will be raising awareness on eating disorders by sharing education, warning signs, how to care for a loved one with an eating disorder, and highlighting our practitioners who specialize in the field. Make sure to follow along 💜

If traditional productivity advice has never worked for you, it might not be a motivation issue. It might just be a nerv...
02/23/2026

If traditional productivity advice has never worked for you, it might not be a motivation issue. It might just be a nervous system + executive functioning difference! 🧠

Body doubling is a simple but powerful strategy for ADHD brains (and honestly, ANYONE who struggles with focus, anxiety, or overwhelm).

🫱🏾‍🫲🏼 Support is not cheating.
👯 Co-regulation certainly isn’t weakness.
⌚️ And needing structure and accountability doesn’t make you incapable!

If you’re snowed in today as most of us are, try FaceTiming a friend if you’re struggling with getting tasks completed! ❄️

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