Sound Minds

10/08/2025

"Ever wondered why some children seem to hold onto worries long after the moment has passed?”

That’s the hippocampus at work — the part of the brain that stores experiences and memories.
When a child has been through stressful or overwhelming moments, their hippocampus remembers how that felt. Later, even small reminders can trigger the same anxious response.

Understanding this helps us see that a child isn’t ‘overreacting’ — their brain is simply trying to keep them safe based on what it remembers.

When we help a child build new, calm experiences, we’re teaching the hippocampus that things can feel different now.

FOLLOW for more in our series When Worries Take Over until 12 October 2025.

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Toolkit to accompany our new series:
When Worries Take Over: Supporting Children With Everyday Worries
The Toolkit for Parents & Educators contains parent information sheets which capture the content of our posts over the series as well as tools, resources and activities to support them young person.

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10/08/2025

The neurodivergent amygdala functions differently from a neurotypical one.

It can be more reactive, quicker to activate, and slower to return to baseline after stress.

This means the fight, flight, or freeze response may switch on more easily — even in situations that seem minor to others.

It’s not overreaction; it’s a brain wired for heightened sensitivity and faster threat detection.

Understanding this difference helps us support regulation, not mislabel behaviour.

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When Worries Take Over: Supporting Children With Everyday Worries
The Toolkit for Parents & Educators

Worry is part of every child’s life, but for some it takes over — showing up as tummy aches, meltdowns, perfectionism, clinginess, sleep struggles, or silence. It’s not “bad behaviour”; it’s a sign of anxiety that needs understanding and support.

This toolkit brings together everything parents, carers, and professionals need to respond with confidence and compassion.

Inside you’ll find:
✔️ 13 in-depth strategy sheets, covering topics such as spotting triggers, emotional vocabulary, school worries, sleep struggles, calming strategies, and when to seek extra help. These pull together all the content from our 14 day social media content.
✔️ Practical checklists and brainstorming tools for addressing worries, incidents and negative thoughts.
✔️ Visuals and posters that make emotions and strategies easy to remember and use in the moment.

Each section is clear, practical, and rooted in strategies you can apply straight away at home or in the classroom. The toolkit is designed to reduce overwhelm, provide step-by-step guidance, and give children the tools they need to face their worries gradually with growing resilience.

Perfect for:
– Parents who want simple, effective strategies for daily life
– Teachers looking for classroom-friendly tools
– Professionals supporting anxious children, or their families, in different settings

Anxiety doesn’t have to control a child’s world. With the right knowledge, practical tools, and steady support, adults can make a powerful difference.

When Worries Take Over is your go-to toolkit for turning worry into an opportunity for connection, growth, and confidence.

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08/20/2025

Couples & Family Counseling
Stronger Connections. Healthier Communication. Deeper Healing.
Relationships can be beautiful—and complicated. Whether you're preparing for marriage, navigating conflict, healing from betrayal, or adjusting to life changes, therapy can provide the tools, insight, and support you need to move forward together.
🌟 We Support Couples & Families With:
✔ Premarital Counseling
✔ Communication & Conflict Resolution
✔ Relationship Stress & Disconnection
✔ Infidelity Recovery & Trust Rebuilding
✔ Separation & Divorce Support
✔ Navigating Family Dynamics & Transitions
Our trained therapists may use one or more of the following:
• Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Evidence-based tools for building lasting love
• SYMBIS Facilitator – Smart premarital guidance tailored to your relationship
• Internal Parts Work – Explore how your inner world impacts your relationships
• Christian Based – blending spiritual truth with evidence based therapy
Whether you're dating, married, separated, or in a blended family, our goal is to create a safe, compassionate space for you to grow—individually and together.
📞 Take the next step and call and schedule your appointment 307-630-3466

06/14/2025

💑 Couples Therapy That Heals & Reconnects 💬
Relationships are deeply meaningful—and sometimes, deeply challenging. Whether you're feeling disconnected, stuck in painful patterns, or navigating past hurts, couples therapy can help you rebuild trust, improve communication, and rediscover your connection.

In our work together, I integrate a range of evidence-based approaches to support both partners:

✨ Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Strengthens friendship, manages conflict, and builds shared meaning.
✨ Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) – Helps release painful memories and emotional triggers that may be affecting your relationship.
✨ Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Creates understanding around your inner world and how past parts show up in your partnership.
✨ Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Encourages emotional flexibility and helps you stay aligned with your values—even in tough moments.
✨ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Challenges unhelpful thought patterns and fosters healthier ways to respond to your partner.

Whether you're navigating communication issues, rebuilding after a betrayal, or simply seeking a stronger connection, couples therapy can offer the tools, healing, and support you need to move forward—together.

🤍 Your relationship is worth it. Let’s do this—together.

06/14/2025

Boundaries: The Cornerstone of Well-Being

Boundaries aren’t walls—they’re bridges to healthier relationships, greater self-respect, and emotional freedom. They protect your energy, foster authentic connection, and empower you to live in alignment with your values.

In this group, we’ll take a supportive and practical approach to:

✨ Deepen your understanding of healthy boundaries
✨ Boost your self-worth and confidence
✨ Cultivate autonomy and self-trust
✨ Learn how to set, communicate, and maintain boundaries with clarity and compassion

Let’s walk this journey together and build the tools you need to thrive.

Groups are ongoing, call 307-630-3466 to signup for the next available group!

06/09/2025

Hello, I’m Heidi!
I’m passionate about helping people recognize, believe in, and embrace their self-worth. You are enough, simply because you’re you. You’re not broken—and you don’t need to be “fixed.”

It’s a privilege to walk with you on your journey. In every session, my goal is for you to feel seen, heard, and known. I’ll be with you through the pain, the struggles, and the healing—helping you tap into your own strength and resilience so you can live the full, meaningful life you desire. It’s a journey worth taking—and I’m here for it. 💛

✨ A bit about my approach:
I use an eclectic blend of therapies tailored to your unique needs, including:
• Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Gottman Method Couples Therapy
• Somatic Work
• Premarital & Marital Counseling

I support individuals and couples facing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, self-esteem challenges, codependency, anger, and more.

Whether you're starting therapy for the first time or returning for deeper work, I’d be honored to walk beside you. 💬 Let’s begin—together. Call 307-630-3466 to schedule with Heidi today.

05/10/2025

03/30/2025

Meet April – Compassionate Counseling for Healing & Growth 🌿

April is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with specialized training in trauma-informed care. She takes a collaborative and compassionate approach to foster hope, healing, and resilience in her clients.

✨ Her Approach Includes:
✔ Strength-Based & Client-Centered Therapy
✔ Integrating Various Treatment Modalities
✔ Emotional Support & Guidance for All Ages
✔ Trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
✔ Trained in Acceptance Resolution Therapy (ART)

With 20 years of experience working with youth in foster care and the juvenile justice system, April understands the unique challenges adolescents and young adults face.

💛 She Offers Counseling For:
✔ Adults & Adolescents
✔ Couples & Children
✔ Virtual & In-Person Sessions

April is passionate about empowering her clients to create balance, build resilience, and embrace their needs.

Ready to start your journey? Contact Wellness Associates to schedule with April today! 307-630-3466

02/24/2025

This is so true 🤣

Funny Quotes & Memes

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Ten Unknown Facts About
Founding: Tesla was founded in 2003 by engineers Martin Eberhard and Marc Tarpenning,
not Elon Musk. Musk joined the company as a major investor and became its public face.

Model Naming Quirk: Tesla’s car lineup follows a playful pattern: Model S, 3, X, and Y.
Elon Musk has said it was meant to spell "S3XY," with the number 3 replacing an "E."

Battery Focus: Tesla's breakthrough isn’t just in electric cars but also in battery technology. Tesla has invested heavily in creating powerful and long-lasting batteries, not only for cars but also for energy storage solutions like Powerwall.

Autopilot and Full Self-Driving: Tesla’s Autopilot is an advanced driver-assistance system, but it’s not fully autonomous. The company is working on Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, which could eventually enable true autonomous driving.

Gigafactories: Tesla operates massive manufacturing plants known as Gigafactories, located in the U.S., China, and Germany. These factories are integral to Tesla’s ability to scale production and reduce costs.

SpaceX Connection: Tesla and SpaceX, both run by Elon Musk, share more than just a CEO. The companies collaborate on technology, and SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket even launched a Tesla Roadster into space as part of a 2018 test flight.

Sustainable Vision: Tesla's mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
In addition to electric cars, the company is a leader in solar power and energy storage solutions.

Over-the-Air Updates: Tesla was the first car manufacturer to allow over-the-air software updates, letting owners download new features and improvements to their cars without visiting a dealership.

AI and Robots: Tesla’s AI Day event introduced Tesla Bot, a humanoid robot designed to handle dangerous or
repetitive tasks, showcasing Musk’s vision for AI and robotics beyond automobiles.

Environmental Impact: Tesla has reduced the overall carbon footprint of its vehicle manufacturing and is
working on creating fully recyclable batteries, making it a leader in the green automotive revolution.

02/10/2025

Exercise is good medicine!

01/22/2025

We’re excited to announce that Heidi and Augusta will be leading a transformative therapy group on setting healthy boundaries! Boundaries are key to maintaining well-being, protecting energy, and cultivating authentic relationships. Through a unique, foundational approach, we’ll strengthen personal understanding, autonomy, self-worth, and self-stewardship, empowering you to establish and maintain healthier boundaries. We’d love for you to join us! Reach out today to reserve your spot.