RAFT Counseling

12/01/2025

Happy National Christmas Lights Day!

As twinkling lights begin to brighten our homes and neighborhoods, we’re reminded that even the smallest glow can bring warmth to the darkest nights.

This season, let the lights be a gentle reminder:
💛 Small moments matter
💛 Hope can show up softly
💛 You don’t have to shine brightly to make a difference

Wishing you a peaceful start to the holiday season.
— RAFT Counseling

11/27/2025

🦃💛 Happy Thanksgiving from RAFT! 💛🦃

As we head into the holiday season, our team at RAFT wants to take a moment to express our deep gratitude — for our clients, our community, and for the meaningful work we get to do every day.

Thanksgiving can be a time of reflection, connection, and gratitude, but we also know it can bring up mixed emotions for many. However you’re spending the day, we hope you’re able to find a few moments of peace, comfort, and joy. 🌿

✨ Today we’re thankful for:

- The courage of our clients who show up and do the hard work of healing
- The compassion of our team and community
- The reminder that even small steps forward matter

From all of us at RAFT, we’re wishing you a warm, safe, and gentle Thanksgiving. 💛

🧡 Take care of yourself today — you deserve it. 🧡

11/24/2025

✨ What Is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)? A Quick Overview

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a modern, mindfulness-based approach to mental health that helps people build psychological flexibility—learning to stay open, present, and engaged in creating a meaningful life.

Here are ACT’s six core concepts:

🧡 Acceptance
Instead of struggling against painful thoughts or emotions, ACT teaches us to make room for them with compassion. Acceptance isn’t giving up—it’s letting go of the internal fight so we can focus our energy on what truly matters.

🧠 Cognitive Defusion
ACT helps us step back from unhelpful thoughts and see them for what they are: words and mental events, not facts. With defusion, thoughts lose their power to dictate our behavior.

🌿 Being Present
Grounding ourselves in the here and now helps reduce worry about the future or rumination about the past. Mindfulness skills support clarity, calm, and intentional choices.

🌱 Self-as-Context
This is the part of us that notices our thoughts and feelings rather than being defined by them. It’s the stable, observing self—your inner space for awareness and perspective.

💫 Values
ACT helps you identify what matters most to you—qualities of action that make your life meaningful. Your values become a compass for decision-making.

🚀 Committed Action
With values as your guide, ACT encourages taking steady, purposeful steps toward the life you want, even when challenges arise.

ACT isn’t about “feeling better”—it’s about living better.
If you’re curious about how ACT can support you or someone you love, our practice is here to help. 💬💛

11/21/2025

🌿 Therapist Spotlight: Meet Maddy, LPCC, ADDC! 🌿

We’re so excited to shine a light on one of the incredible therapists on our team — Maddy! 💫

Maddy specializes in trauma, substance use recovery, and EMDR, and brings a deeply compassionate approach to helping clients heal and grow. With a special passion for working with adolescents, she creates a safe and supportive space where teens (and adults!) can process difficult experiences, build resilience, and reconnect with their authentic selves.

Whether it’s navigating past trauma, working through recovery, or learning new ways to cope and thrive, Maddy meets every client with empathy, honesty, and hope. 💛

We’re so grateful to have Maddy as part of our RAFT family — her dedication and heart make such a difference every day! 🌼

11/18/2025

As we approach the holiday season, we recognize that with the excitement comes added stress. For many, the holidays may expose us to unhealthy family dynamics that we are still learning to navigate. 🌟

Here are some helpful tips to navigate holiday stress:

- Prioritize managing anxiety ahead of time. Utilize coping skills such as meditation and journaling prior to the stressful family gathering. 💆‍♀️

- Maximize time with your favorite family members. Focus on the family members who you feel comfortable with and less time with the ones who ask awkward questions. 🫂

- Keep realistic expectations. Don't expect people to change or show up in a more positive manner if that isn't who they are. 🤝

- Set boundaries. ✋

- Take breaks. ⏰

11/13/2025

💛 World Kindness Day 💛

Today, we celebrate the simple yet powerful act of kindness. Whether it’s offering a smile, listening with empathy, or showing yourself compassion, small moments of kindness can ripple outward and create real change.

At RAFT, we believe kindness is at the heart of healing. When we lead with understanding—toward ourselves and others—we strengthen our connections and nurture our well-being.

Let’s make today (and every day) a reminder that kindness costs nothing, but means everything. 🌿

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Veterans Day 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to honor the courage, resilience, and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. Your service—both seen and unseen—has protected the freedoms we hold dear.

At RAFT, we recognize that the journey doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. Transitioning to civilian life, managing trauma, or finding balance after service can bring unique challenges. Our team is here to offer compassionate support and a safe space to heal and grow.

To all who have served and continue to serve—thank you. Your strength inspires us every day. 💙

11/06/2025

New blog from Spencer (LPCC)! 🧠

Click to the link to read more on realistic self-care. Spencer provides a fresh and balanced perspective on how we can implement self-care in our daily routines. 🌟

Realistic self-care tips to find balance, reduce stress, and nurture your well-being with RAFT Counseling.

11/03/2025

Amanda, our founder & Executive Director, was recently featured in Voyage Denver to spotlight RAFT Counseling. 🌟

Click to read the full interview! 💜

Today we’d like to introduce you to Amanda Turecek. Hi Amanda, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today? Thank you for having me! I’m Amanda, a therapist as well as the founder and owner of a group practice. I started RAFT Counseli...

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from all of us at RAFT! 👻🕯️

As spooky season wraps us in costumes, candy, and cobwebs, we’re reminded that facing fears—big or small—is a part of growth. Whether it’s ghosts, goblins, or getting vulnerable in therapy, courage comes in many forms. 💪🧠

Tonight, may your worries be as fleeting as a shadow and your joy as sweet as your favorite treat. Stay safe, have fun, and remember: even the monsters under the bed are less scary when we shine a little light on them. 🕯️✨

Show us your costumes or your pumpkin creations in the comments—we’d love to see how you’re celebrating! 🎭🎃

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10/29/2025

🐾 Happy National Cat Day! 🐱💛

Today we're celebrating our feline friends who bring comfort, calm, and a whole lot of purrs into our lives. Whether they're curling up on your lap during a tough day or just being their quirky, curious selves — cats have a special way of making us feel seen and soothed.

At RAFT, we know that healing can come in many forms — sometimes, it has whiskers and a tail. 🐈‍⬛

Drop a pic of your therapy cat (or just your favorite furry coworker) in the comments — let’s fill this space with fur, love, and joy. 💬📸

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10/24/2025

New blog from Maddy (LPCC, ADDC) in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜

Click to read more on how we can support survivors 🌟

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month — learn the signs, support survivors, and help prevent abuse through awareness and empowerment.