Healthy Roots Counseling

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻 Feeling spooked lately? 👀

Around Halloween, stress, social plans, sugar, and sleep changes can take a toll on your nervous system.

🎃 Quick tricks (no tricks here 😉):
• Stick to your sleep routine
• Don’t skip real meals between treats
• Get outside for movement
• Take a few slow breaths before big gatherings

Balance the spooky with a little soothing. 🧡

10/30/2025

✨It’s okay to feel emotional after giving birth—but if sadness, anxiety, or irritability last beyond two weeks or start interfering with daily life, it may be more than the “baby blues.” You deserve support and healing-not to push through alone. 💛 If this sounds familiar, reach out to your doctor or a perinatal mental health specialist.

10/27/2025

It’s a special birthday edition of Therapists Unplugged! This week, therapist and co-host Katie Gerwel turns the mic toward fellow therapist and co-host Emily McCarty to celebrate her birthday and give listeners a chance to get to know the person behind the mic a little better.
From silly icebreakers and random talents to heartfelt reflections on growth and self-compassion, Emily opens up about her mental health journey with humor and heart. Together, Katie and Emily explore the small habits that make a big difference, the truths learned along the way, and the tools that have truly changed the game.
Whether you’re here for the laughter, the insights, or a little birthday cheer, this episode is a warm reminder that behind every therapist is a human who is still learning, still growing, and still finding grace in the process.

10/24/2025

Women Empowerment Day at Womentum Powered by the Republic Chamber
Us Business partners at The Restorative Counseling Collective celebrated a lunch for networking with Women in Business

10/22/2025

Have you ever noticed how your body feels around certain people?
Your nervous system is constantly taking cues from your environment — especially from the people you spend time with.

✨ Do you feel calm, safe, and seen?
⚡️ Or tense, on guard, or drained?

Paying attention to these cues isn’t about judging others — it’s about listening to your body’s wisdom.
Your nervous system often knows what your mind hasn’t named yet.

Learning to notice and honor those signals is part of building self-awareness and emotional safety. 💛

10/13/2025

🚨New Episode🚨In this episode of Therapists Unplugged, hosts and therapists Katie Gerwel and Emily McCarty explore the power of self-compassion: what it is, why it matters, and how to practice it in everyday life. Drawing on the work of researcher Kristin Neff, they break down the core components of self-compassion and share practical tools to quiet the inner critic, build emotional resilience, and treat yourself with the same kindness you offer others.
Leave perfection behind and start showing up for yourself, one small act of self-compassion at a time.

10/10/2025

🌍 World Mental Health Day | October 10 💚

Today we pause to remind ourselves: mental health is health.

Taking care of your mind is just as important as caring for your body.
Whether that means resting, reaching out for help, setting a boundary, or connecting with others — every step counts.

This year’s theme reminds us that mental health is a universal human right.
You deserve support, compassion, and access to care — always.

💬 How are you caring for your mental health today?

09/26/2025

09/25/2025

Today is the day!

✨ Ribbon Cutting Celebration ✨

We’re so excited to officially cut the ribbon with the Republic Chamber of Commerce and celebrate our new partnership with RiverBranch Healthcare! 🎉

This partnership marks the beginning of something special—working together to support our community’s mental and physical health. 💙

☕ Black Lab Coffee will be on site serving coffee
🎁 Enter our drawing to win a gift certificate to The Grove Spa

📅 Save the date and come celebrate with us—we can’t wait to see you there!

09/24/2025

09/16/2025

✨ You’re invited! ✨
We’re thrilled to celebrate the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Restorative Counseling Collective in partnership with RiverBranch Healthcare and hosted by the Republic Chamber of Commerce.

This event marks an exciting new chapter of growth, collaboration, and community support. Come join us as we officially open our doors and share our vision for restoring hope and connection in mental health care.

🎉 We’d love to see you there—stop by, say hello, and celebrate with us!

09/10/2025

✨ Big News! ✨
We are so excited to officially celebrate the ribbon cutting of Restorative Counseling Collective! 💙

This special event marks the beginning of our partnership with RiverBranch Healthcare and the Republic Chamber of Commerce as we continue our mission of providing accessible, restorative mental and physical health support to our community.

Join us as we celebrate connection, growth, and the start of something meaningful for Republic and beyond. 🌿

📍 September 25,2025 4:00-6:00 281 US Highway 60 W, Republic, MO 65738