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When young children and their families are facing challenges, we nurture hope and joy and provide support to strengthen families, while enriching our surrounding communities, through responsive and innovative programs in a safe and secure environment.

For children, play is more than entertainment — it’s their language, their laboratory, and one of the most powerful tool...
12/19/2025

For children, play is more than entertainment — it’s their language, their laboratory, and one of the most powerful tools they have to make sense of the world.

Through play, children learn how to express feelings, solve problems, take turns, try again after frustration, and build relationships that feel safe and joyful. Play gives them space to explore who they are and who they’re becoming — without pressure, rules, or expectations.

When adults join them with curiosity rather than instruction, something meaningful happens: connection deepens, confidence grows, and emotional resilience begins to take shape.

So the next time a child invites you to play — even for a few minutes — know that it isn’t just playtime.

It’s brain-building. It’s heart-building. It’s relationship-building.

And those moments matter more than we realize.

If today is one of those days, please hear this:You are not weak. You are not failing. You are human.Healing is built in...
12/17/2025

If today is one of those days, please hear this:
You are not weak. You are not failing. You are human.

Healing is built in small moments — choosing to breathe, choosing to stay, choosing to reach out, choosing to believe that things can soften with time. Progress doesn’t always look like big leaps forward; sometimes it looks like surviving the day in front of you.

You’re allowed to rest.
You’re allowed to slow down.
You’re allowed to begin again — as many times as you need.

You don’t have to carry everything alone. There is space for all that you’re feeling, and there are people who want to hold it with you.

Every child deserves to grow in a world where their feelings are heard, their imagination is encouraged, and their emoti...
12/15/2025

Every child deserves to grow in a world where their feelings are heard, their imagination is encouraged, and their emotional needs are met with patience and care. 🌿

When we invest in children’s mental health early, we’re not just supporting them in the moment — we’re building the foundation for confidence, resilience, healthy relationships, and a strong sense of self that lasts a lifetime.

Children learn emotional wellbeing through the safe adults around them: the ones who slow down, who listen, who notice, who teach by example rather than perfection. One caring relationship can change the course of a child’s life — and many of you are already that person.

Your presence matters. Your connection matters. Your support matters.
Together, we can raise a generation that feels seen, supported, and capable of navigating big emotions with courage and compassion. 💙

💬 What’s one way you help your child feel understood and supported?

Share down in the comments — you might inspire someone today!

Support is something we all need — yet many of us struggle to ask for it or offer it in the ways that matter most.Real s...
12/13/2025

Support is something we all need — yet many of us struggle to ask for it or offer it in the ways that matter most.
Real support isn’t about fixing, advising, or rushing someone to feel better. It’s about showing up with presence, patience, and empathy. 💙

When we slow down enough to truly listen, acknowledge someone’s experience, and walk alongside them instead of ahead of them, we create connection and safety. We remind each other that we don’t have to carry heavy things alone.

Community care isn’t loud or dramatic — it’s built in the quiet moments:
a message checking in,
a hug that lingers,
a pause before responding,
a reminder that asking for help is brave.

We heal better together.
And the way we support each other shapes the environments our children grow up in — teaching them that compassion, empathy, and boundaries matter.

12/11/2025

Choosing your peace is powerful.
Saying no without guilt is healing.
Protecting your energy is necessary.
The right people won’t punish you for having boundaries.

Are you a teacher, caregiver, or mental health professional working with young children who struggle with emotional regu...
12/11/2025

Are you a teacher, caregiver, or mental health professional working with young children who struggle with emotional regulation or challenging behaviors? Join us for a 2-hour interactive training that explores how trauma, neurodiversity, and everyday stressors impact a child’s ability to self-regulate — and how to respond with empathy, curiosity, and confidence.

🗓 Friday, December 12 | 12:00 PM
🎤 Led by Beka Swisher, MS, LAMFT — parent, teacher, and therapist with nearly 20 years of experience supporting children and families.

Drawing from the work of Dr. Ross Greene, Dr. Dan Siegel, and Robyn Gobbel, plus real-life stories from the field, this session bridges research with practical tools you can use right away.

✨ In this training, you’ll learn how to:
• Strengthen emotional regulation and co-regulation in everyday moments
• Create calm, structured environments where children feel safe and understood
• Respond to challenging behaviors with empathy, consistency, and clear boundaries

Whether you support children professionally or at home, you’ll leave feeling more confident, more equipped, and more connected.

🎥 Can’t attend live?
All paid participants receive full replay access to watch anytime.

Reserve your spot today:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3LTKQrWCnVi_ma6XOasHKBCbImA87Gvm2t3fqtPNvIcPx4A/viewform

Creating a safe emotional space for children isn’t about having the perfect words or the perfect home — it’s about showi...
12/08/2025

Creating a safe emotional space for children isn’t about having the perfect words or the perfect home — it’s about showing up with presence, patience, and genuine care. 🌿

Kids feel safe when they know they can bring their big feelings to us without fear of being dismissed or judged. When they trust that we will listen, support, and stay close, even when emotions are messy or loud, they learn that relationships can hold both joy and struggle.

A safe space sounds like:
✨ “I’m here with you.”
✨ “It’s okay to feel this way.”
✨ “You’re not alone.”

These simple moments build the foundation for confidence, emotional regulation, and resilience — skills that last a lifetime.

Every connection counts. Every conversation matters.

And the way we respond today shapes how children will respond to themselves and others tomorrow.

We often talk about caring for our bodies — eating well, staying active, getting enough rest. But caring for our minds i...
12/05/2025

We often talk about caring for our bodies — eating well, staying active, getting enough rest. But caring for our minds is just as essential to living a full and healthy life. 🌿

Because the way we think, feel, and process our emotions shapes everything:
how we show up in relationships, how we parent, how we learn, and how we move through challenge.

Prioritizing mental well-being isn’t selfish — it’s foundational.
It’s choosing to grow.
It’s choosing to heal.
It’s choosing a life filled with more peace, presence, and possibility.

Whether you’re just beginning this journey or continuing the work, we’re walking alongside you. 💙

Supporting infant mental health starts long before children can talk — in the tiny everyday moments of connection, comfo...
12/04/2025

Supporting infant mental health starts long before children can talk — in the tiny everyday moments of connection, comfort, and presence. 💛

Infants learn about the world through how we respond to them. When a caregiver holds, rocks, smiles, or whispers reassurance, the brain begins building the foundations of safety, trust, and emotional resilience that last a lifetime.

These small moments may seem ordinary, but they’re actually powerful. They shape the way children learn to feel secure, manage stress, and build relationships as they grow.

Every soothing touch, every shared gaze, every calm breath together matters.
You are shaping a nervous system, a sense of self, and a future full of possibility.

What’s one small daily moment of connection that matters to you and your child?

Letting go doesn’t mean giving up — it means choosing peace over pressure, and growth over holding on. Whether it’s expe...
11/30/2025

Letting go doesn’t mean giving up — it means choosing peace over pressure, and growth over holding on.

Whether it’s expectations, old routines, or the need to have it all figured out, letting go opens the door for new beginnings and softer days ahead.

Here’s your reminder: you’re allowed to start again, and again, and again.

The holidays can be beautiful — but they can also be exhausting.Between family gatherings, busy schedules, and the press...
11/29/2025

The holidays can be beautiful — but they can also be exhausting.

Between family gatherings, busy schedules, and the pressure to make everything “perfect,” it’s easy for burnout to sneak in. When you’re caring for everyone else, it’s okay to admit you’re tired too.

Taking time to rest, say no, or step back isn’t selfish — it’s essential. You deserve peace, presence, and joy just as much as anyone else this season.

Happy Thanksgiving from Ellison Center!
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Ellison Center!

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600 25th Avenue S Suite 102
Saint Cloud, MN
56301

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+13204061600

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