GentleWave Counseling, Consultation, & Clinical Supervision

12/12/2025

Fun fact: today is Bill W's sobriety date - The date of his LAST last drink in 1934.

The holidays can be ROUGH for those in recovery, and for those struggling with their relationship to alcohol.

1) Have an escape plan to excuse yourself.
2) “No” is a complete sentence.
3) Play out the tape. That drink won’t solve anything.

And of course — get yourself to a meeting, phone a friend, and stay connected to other folks in recovery.

And if you THINK you might want to change your relationship with alcohol, today is a great day to do that.

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Want to support your friends in recovery this holiday season?

1) If someone says no to a drink, they don’t need to provide you with a reason.
2) Always offer as many, and as interesting non-alcoholic options as you have alcoholic drinks.
3) The way you speak about public figures who struggle with alcohol / addiction isn't heard by the public figures - but your loved one who you never knew has a problem DID hear it.

12/08/2025

Weeeeee 🐾🤍

11/27/2025

🦃🍂 Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude, but it can also bring mixed emotions—and that's okay.

If today is difficult for you, please remember you’re not alone—confidential support is always available. Reach out today. samhsa.gov/find-help

11/19/2025

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236.7K likes, 1810 comments. “Take a moment with Elmo and Mr. Jonathan. We hope it's just what you need. ❤️🍂🫶”

10/11/2025

Maternal Guilt: Implications for Counselors Complete
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10/09/2025

Pre-Con Session
So humbled to be a part of this amazing group of individuals. AntiRacist Teaching In Counselor Education Discussion Group

09/16/2025

09/09/2025

Wake up to wellness at the Florida Counseling Association's 76th Annual Convention! Join us Friday and Saturday mornings with "Restoring Balance: How Energy Work and Breathwork Support Mind-Body-Soul Healing" with Alexandra Burkowsky & "Breathwork and Reiki Drum Journey Healing Experience" with Rebecca Schaffer and Christina McGrath.

https://www.flacounseling.org/Convention for more Information!

09/07/2025

Join us for the Florida Counseling Association's 76th Annual Convention. We are excited to share the Pre-Convention lineup on November 13th! https://www.flacounseling.org/event-6218977

"Rewriting the Self: Navigating Identity, Belonging, and Mental Health in a Society of Expectations"

We are excited to be returning to an in-person venue this year! This year’s convention will be held over the course of three days. On Thursday, we will offer a full day of focused educational sessions. On Friday and Saturday, we will have full days of educational sessions and poster sessions focusing on this year's theme and improving counselor training, professional development and identity, and client care.

Attendees are eligible to earn up to 6 Continuing Education (CE) hours on Thursday during the Pre-Convention Session, and up to 14 CE hours during the Convention on Friday and Saturday. These CE hours are approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling, as well as by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).

SAIGE-Florida Florida Association For Counselor Education and Supervision Florida Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling Florida School Counselor Association Florida Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development

08/24/2025

“Before I found the Inner Truth Project, I felt like I was carrying the weight of the world alone. My blood pressure readings were elevated and I constantly found myself eating poorly due to stress and fear. Through the Survivor Health Impact Pathways Program, I’ve learned to breathe again, to trust myself, and to believe in my future. I have new tools to manage my stress and I’m so grateful for the time I spent in the program.”

The SHIP program provides survivors with not only counseling, support groups, and wellness resources that honor their individual journey but also access to better overall heath. With partial funding from unitedwaystlucieokee and United Way of Martin County we are able to walk alongside survivors every step of the way—helping them move from surviving to thriving.

Together, we are rewriting stories of resilience, courage, and healing.