Alliance Counseling Services

11/05/2025

Let's be real, adulting is tough, and there's no one-size-fits-all guide!😅 💼This article shares 25 lessons from a professor (who actually teaches a "How to Adult" class) based on her own real-life experiences navigating adulthood.

24. Have the guts to stay in the harder conversations.

11/04/2025

Understanding the "Window of Tolerance"- This concept explains how people function best when they're in a balanced emotional zone.🧠 ⚖️ Trauma can push someone outside this window into hyperactivation (fight, flight, or freeze) or shutdown (dissociation or collapse).
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Working with a counselor can help expand this window, making it easier to manage emotions and feel more in control day to day! 🪟
We have our own trauma-trained counselor, Lori McAllister, ready to help anyone wanting to expand their window!

10/31/2025

Happiest of Halloweens, everyone! O'Fallon's trick-or-treating is from 6pm-9pm. 🎃🍬 Hope everyone has safe & spooky fun this evening!

10/29/2025

No one should go hungry! Here are some amazing food resource programs in our area! Please share with anyone who might need a helping hand, and donate if you're in a position to do so. 🙏🏻

10/27/2025

💼In the hustle of work and daily responsibilities, it's easy to lose sight of ourselves. Positive self-reflection isn't just a wellness buzzword; it's a powerful tool for appreciating life, reconnecting with your values, and cultivating happiness!✨
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Contentment, hope, and more.

10/22/2025

The terms emotional support animal (ESA) and service animal tend to be used interchangeably, but they are not the same! Understanding the difference helps ensure proper support and access for those who need it! ✨🐕‍🦺🐾
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Visit our website to learn more and explore helpful resources! https://www.myalliancecounseling.org/serviceanimals-esa

10/20/2025

Starting to finally feel like fall!! 🙂‍↕️🍂
The sound of wind rustling through trees & the splash of the fountain felt like nature’s own kind of therapy and we’re here for it!🙌🏼🍂⛲️

10/15/2025

Don't compare your chapter to someone else's book!📖 It's easy to fall into the trap of comparing ourselves to others on social media, but remember that most people will share their highlights and not the struggles that went on behind the scenes.
Just because someone's life looks perfect online doesn't mean it is. Your journey is unique, and every path unfolds differently! You're right where you need to be.💛

You’re not going to have the same story as anyone else. Just focus on your own pages and let the magic write itself ✨🫶

Cheers, Steph x

10/08/2025

Supporting mental health at work starts with how we show up for one another.💚 While workplace conflict is inevitable, how we choose to handle it can either divide us or bring us closer together! As we observe Mental Illness Awareness Week, this year’s theme, Building Community, reminds us of the importance of creating safe spaces for open dialogue, empathy, and resolution. 🫱🏻‍🫲🏻
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Effectively managing team conflict can unlock your organization’s potential for innovation, resilience, and growth. Here, learn practical ways to turn tension into teamwork.