Murray Center for Behavioral Wellness

Murray Center for Behavioral Wellness Serving up bite-sized mental health tips for families who’ve said “WTF is happening?” at least once this week. (Us too.) Therapy-ish tips for life’s chaos.

Kid meltdowns? Teen eye-rolls? Your own? We got you—no judgment, no jargon, no couch required.

Public speaking is the one situation where your brain genuinely cannot tell the difference between a presentation and a ...
04/01/2026

Public speaking is the one situation where your brain genuinely cannot tell the difference between a presentation and a predator.

The fear response you feel before getting up to speak is the same one that kept your ancestors alive. Being watched by a group used to mean something was very wrong, and your nervous system never got the memo that the audience is not a threat.

So next time your hands shake before a presentation, maybe cut yourself some slack. You're working with very old software.
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The way you talk to yourself matters more than you think.Most of us have an inner critic that runs on autopilot picking ...
03/30/2026

The way you talk to yourself matters more than you think.

Most of us have an inner critic that runs on autopilot picking apart every mistake, every awkward moment, every time we fall short. And because it's our own voice, we don't question it. We just believe it.

But your brain learns from repetition. The more you narrate your life with criticism, the more evidence it collects that the criticism is true. The good news? The reverse works exactly the same way.

You don't have to be overly or artificially positive. You just have to be a little less cruel.
If this resonates, share it with someone who needs a reminder today. 💛

Most parenting advice sounds good… until you actually try to use it in real life.It’s performative. It looks calm, contr...
03/27/2026

Most parenting advice sounds good… until you actually try to use it in real life.

It’s performative. It looks calm, controlled, perfect.
But it doesn’t tell you what to do when your kid is melting down, ignoring you, or pushing every button you have.

So parents end up thinking they’re the problem.

You’re not.

You don’t need to be perfect. You need tools.

We teach follow-through.
We teach when to ignore.
We teach repair—because yes, you’re going to lose your cool sometimes. That’s part of being human, not a failure.

The goal isn’t perfection.
The goal is knowing what to do next.

Stop performing parenting. Start practicing it.

Ever notice how summers felt endless when you were a kid… and now a whole year disappears in what feels like five minute...
03/27/2026

Ever notice how summers felt endless when you were a kid… and now a whole year disappears in what feels like five minutes?

It’s not just you—it’s your brain.

When you’re younger, everything is new. New places, new experiences, new emotions. Your brain is working overtime to process it all, which makes time feel slower and fuller.

As you get older, life gets… predictable. Same routines, same roads, same conversations. Your brain stops recording as many “new” moments, so time feels like it’s speeding up.

Here’s the part most people miss:
You don’t actually need more time—you need more novelty.

More firsts.
More laughter.
More moments that break the routine.

Because the more memorable experiences you create, the more your brain has to “hold onto”… and suddenly, life feels longer again.

So if time feels like it’s slipping away lately, don’t just try to slow down—
go do something worth remembering.

We had the best time at the 2026 U.S. Open Cup First Round cheering on the Flint City Bucks! ⚽The Murray Center is a pro...
03/24/2026

We had the best time at the 2026 U.S. Open Cup First Round cheering on the Flint City Bucks! ⚽

The Murray Center is a proud sponsor of the Michigan Bucks Academy, and getting to show up in person and support these athletes means everything to us. Performance isn't just physical, and we love being part of a community that gets that.

Round 2 is April 1st: Flint City Bucks vs Detroit City FC. See you there!
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If saying no makes your stomach drop, that's not a sign you did something wrong. That's your nervous system reacting to ...
03/18/2026

If saying no makes your stomach drop, that's not a sign you did something wrong. That's your nervous system reacting to the idea of mildly disappointing someone, and for a lot of us, that feeling has been running the show for years.

You don't need a reason, an excuse, or a paragraph of apologies. "No" is enough.

Declining something you don't have capacity for isn't unkind, it's honest.

The more you practice it, the less terrifying it gets.

Save this for the next time you feel the urge to over-explain.
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Someone says something rude, and suddenly you're choosing between going off or going quiet. But there's a whole middle g...
03/16/2026

Someone says something rude, and suddenly you're choosing between going off or going quiet. But there's a whole middle ground most of us were never taught.

These responses aren't about being passive or winning an argument. They're about staying grounded when someone else isn't. You can acknowledge what was said without letting it become yours to carry.

That's the skill. Not the perfect comeback, but the ability to hear something unkind and choose not to absorb it.

Which one of these are you saving for later? 👇
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Parenting a child with ADHD is full of moments that don't come with a manual.Why can't they find their shoes when they'r...
03/11/2026

Parenting a child with ADHD is full of moments that don't come with a manual.

Why can't they find their shoes when they're standing right next to them?
Why does everything fall apart at 4pm?
Why does discipline feel like it makes things worse?

You're not doing it wrong. You just need a different toolkit.

AD/HD At Home is a 4-part virtual parenting workshop designed to help you understand your child's brain and build strategies that actually work — at home, in the morning, after school, and everywhere in between.

Starts April 15 | $25 per session

→ Link in bio to register.

Executive functioning is the quiet engine behind your child’s everyday routines. When it’s running low, behavior struggl...
11/18/2025

Executive functioning is the quiet engine behind your child’s everyday routines. When it’s running low, behavior struggles show up loud.

Here are 8 FACTS that finally connect the dots & explain the behaviors you see in your kid every day.
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ADHD isn’t about missing focus — it’s about misfiring brilliance. When your brain learns to channel its chaos, it become...
11/18/2025

ADHD isn’t about missing focus — it’s about misfiring brilliance.

When your brain learns to channel its chaos, it becomes rocket fuel.

Drop a “same!” if you’ve ever accidentally become an expert in something you discovered three hours ago.

Share this post with a friend and/or a loved one that has super powers! 💛🤗

Are you or your child always running late or losing track of time? It’s not laziness, it’s time blindness! Time blindnes...
11/14/2025

Are you or your child always running late or losing track of time? It’s not laziness, it’s time blindness!

Time blindness is an ADHD symptom that is often overlooked, but makes a huge impact on executive functioning in day-to-day life.

This toolkit helps you and your kids understand time, reduce stress, and create smoother routines for the whole family.
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You’re not behind, you’re on YOUR path. When comparison feels heavy, it’s often a sign you need compassion, not critici...
11/14/2025

You’re not behind, you’re on YOUR path. When comparison feels heavy, it’s often a sign you need compassion, not criticism.

If you need tools to accept where you are, we can walk with you.
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