Bright Light Counseling

10/26/2023

We are excited to announce the opening of our new level 3 residential facility for girls aged 10-14 on November 13th, 2023. Our home will host 4 children and the curriculum is geared toward positive coping to traumatic experiences. If you would like to make a referral, please visit our website at www.yourbrightlight org. Referrals can be sent to referrals@yourbrightlight.org.

05/22/2023

05/01/2021

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and has been observed in the United States since 1949.

The purpose of Mental Health Awareness Month is to raise awareness, educate the public, and reduce stigma about those living with behavioral health challenges. The goal is to increase knowledge about wellness and to increase opportunities to access both mental health and substance use prevention and intervention services.

09/21/2020

Yoga is not just for adults...it is for kids too! Yoga is a way for kids to learn emotional regulation, boost self-esteem, increase mindfulness, develop strength, and increase concentration.

09/18/2020

Frustrations, stress, and feelings of loneliness are setting in as we continue to navigate through the pandemic. During this time, it is important to develop a self-care plan to reduce stress and prevent burn out.

09/14/2020

There are various ways you can practice mindfulness, including bringing attention to your daily activities. Using the 54321 technique, you can ground yourself when feeling anxiety.

Also called the 5 senses exercise, you can calm your mind by using your five senses to focus on your enviroment instead of your thoughts.

09/07/2020

Mindfulness is for kids too!

08/31/2020

Many people falsely believe you are not supposed to have thoughts while meditating. In fact, this is very normal.

Thoughts will come and go as you try to focus. Just notice the thought is there, then try to re-focus.

Be patient with yourself.

08/24/2020

Meditation is a formal way to engage in mindfulness. We always suggest starting small in the beginning. Begin by practicing just 2 minutes per day. As you feel more confident, you can gradually increase your time. Practice makes perfect!

08/20/2020

988 is now designated as the National Su***de Prevention Hotline. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress. If you or a loved one is having suicidal thoughts, or need some resources, call the hotline today!

08/17/2020

Deep breathing is an effective way to self-regulate. Begin by taking a deep breath through your nose, count to 3 slowly, then release through your mouth. Repeat this 7 times and notice how your body feels.

08/10/2020

Many people ask, "what is mindfulness, exactly?".🤔

Mindfulness is simply being present in the moment. We can be mindful during our daily activities or use more formal practices like meditation.

Many people have found great benefits to mindfulness such as:
💜Reduced stress & anxiety
💚Increased focus & concentration
💙Increased compassion & empathy
💛Improved sleep and self-regulation