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http://www.lakescounseling.org/

Lakes Counseling & Wellness Center, Spirit Lake, IA (2026)

12/17/2025

“RESIST THE URGE TO MAKE YOURSELF FEEL BETTER. That’s avoidance. Let yourself feel bad, and it will pass.”
— J. Mike Fields

Resisting discomfort doesn’t make it disappear — it just asks it to show up louder later. We rush to fix, distract, numb, or “stay positive,” but sometimes the most healing thing you can do is stop trying to feel better.

Therapy, group therapy classes or emotional-release yoga create space to do exactly that. They invite you to sit with what’s uncomfortable, let it move through your body, name it, breathe with it, and allow it to complete its cycle. Feelings are temporary when they’re felt — they linger when they’re avoided.

Resist the urge to make yourself feel better.
Let yourself feel.
That’s where the release begins. ✨

12/16/2025

QUESTION ❓
What kind of class do you want to see from us next?

Are you looking to build new skills, go deeper into something you’ve already started, or try something totally new? 💡
Whether it’s technique-focused, mindset-based, hands-on practice, or something fun and creative—we want to hear it!

✨ What would you like to work on next?
Drop your ideas in the comments below and help us shape what’s coming next 👇

12/15/2025

🧘‍♀️✨ New Event: Yoga + Therapy ✨🧘‍♂️

We’re bringing something truly special to our community—an immersive mind-body healing experience that blends yoga, somatic practices, and therapeutic discussion led by a licensed mental health therapist.

This session is designed for anyone navigating grief—whether from loss, life transitions, or unspoken emotional heaviness.

What to Expect:
🌿 Gentle Asana Practice
We’ll move through grounding, heart-opening, and stabilizing postures to help the body release tension and create space for emotional flow.

🌿 Guided Discussion on Grief
Our licensed therapist will lead a supportive conversation exploring how grief shows up in the body, how it impacts our nervous system, and healthy ways to process it.

🌿 Somatic Body Work + Breathwork
We’ll integrate somatic techniques that help you reconnect with your body, calm your system, and create safety within.

🌿 Mind–Body Integration
This isn’t just yoga.
It isn’t just talk therapy.
It’s a powerful blend that acknowledges that grief lives in both the mind and the body—and true healing honors both.

Why You Need This:
✨ Grief can create emotional and physical blockages—this workshop helps you gently release them.
✨ Movement combined with therapeutic insight supports deeper, lasting healing.
✨ You’ll leave feeling seen, supported, grounded, and more connected to yourself.
✨ It’s a safe space to explore your emotions, move through them, and breathe again.

If you’ve been craving a healing experience that goes beyond surface-level coping… this is for you. 🤍
All levels welcome. No yoga experience needed.

Ready to join us on the mat and in meaningful conversation?
This class is 12/19 from 12-1:30PM @ Lakes Counseling & Wellness Center. Space is limited message Jen to reserve your spot. 319.325.5075 | jenschaben@kw.com

12/12/2025

Feeling Frozen or Shut Down? Try This Grounding Reset: Snuggle Up
When your nervous system slips into freeze mode, gentle comfort can help bring you back into your body.

🌙 Snuggle Up Practice
• Curl up with a pillow or soft blanket
• Take slow breaths into your back, letting it gently expand
• Imagine a warm, golden light wrapping around your whole body, reminding you that you’re safe

Your nervous system responds to warmth, softness, and imagery—small steps that help you unfreeze with compassion.

✨ Therapy Can Help Too
At Lakes Counseling and Wellness Center, we’re here for you every step of the way. Whether you:
• Follow for tips & techniques
• Join one of our wellness events
• Join our EFT | IFS group therapy
• Or come for individual therapy

We’re here for your whole-body wellness—mind, body, and soul.

You’re not alone. 💛

12/10/2025

🌈 7-Week Chakra Clearing Yoga Series

Ready to restore balance, energy, and harmony in your body and mind? Join us for a 7-week yoga journey designed to clear and balance your chakras—starting from the root and moving up to the crown.

Each week, we’ll focus on one chakra through targeted asana practice, breathwork, and mindful awareness to release blockages, boost vitality, and support emotional and physical wellbeing.

Why clear and balance your chakras?
Your chakras are energy centers that influence your physical, emotional, and spiritual health. When blocked or out of alignment, you may experience:
🌿 Fatigue or low energy
🌿 Stress, anxiety, or mood swings
🌿 Feeling “stuck” in certain areas of life
🌿 Disconnection from self or purpose

By working through each chakra in a mindful, intentional practice, you can:
✨ Reconnect with your body and mind
✨ Release emotional and energetic blockages
✨ Boost vitality and inner clarity
✨ Cultivate a sense of balance, calm, and empowerment

Details:
📅 Fridays, 12/2/25 – 2/13/26 | 10–11 AM
💰 Early Bird Pricing: $98 for all 7 classes (now through Christmas!)
📍 Space is limited—reserve your spot now

Register:
Jen Schaben
📞 319.325.5075
✉️ jenschaben@kw.com

Transform your energy, restore balance, and start the new year feeling aligned and renewed!

12/09/2025

🧘‍♀️✨ New Event: Yoga + Therapy ✨🧘‍♂️

We’re bringing something truly special to our community—an immersive mind-body healing experience that blends yoga, somatic practices, and therapeutic discussion led by a licensed mental health therapist.

This session is designed for anyone navigating grief—whether from loss, life transitions, or unspoken emotional heaviness.

What to Expect:
🌿 Gentle Asana Practice
We’ll move through grounding, heart-opening, and stabilizing postures to help the body release tension and create space for emotional flow.

🌿 Guided Discussion on Grief
Our licensed therapist will lead a supportive conversation exploring how grief shows up in the body, how it impacts our nervous system, and healthy ways to process it.

🌿 Somatic Body Work + Breathwork
We’ll integrate somatic techniques that help you reconnect with your body, calm your system, and create safety within.

🌿 Mind–Body Integration
This isn’t just yoga.
It isn’t just talk therapy.
It’s a powerful blend that acknowledges that grief lives in both the mind and the body—and true healing honors both.

Why You Need This:
✨ Grief can create emotional and physical blockages—this workshop helps you gently release them.
✨ Movement combined with therapeutic insight supports deeper, lasting healing.
✨ You’ll leave feeling seen, supported, grounded, and more connected to yourself.
✨ It’s a safe space to explore your emotions, move through them, and breathe again.

If you’ve been craving a healing experience that goes beyond surface-level coping… this is for you. 🤍
All levels welcome. No yoga experience needed.

Ready to join us on the mat and in meaningful conversation?
This class is 12/19 from 12-1:30PM @ Lakes Counseling & Wellness Center. Space is limited message Jen to reserve your spot. 319.325.5075 | jenschaben@kw.com

12/08/2025

🌿 We’re Hiring: Master’s Level Mental Health Therapist (LMHC, LISW, or LMFT) 🌿

Our practice is growing, and we’re looking for a compassionate, licensed clinician to join our team!
If you’re passionate about supporting clients and want a workplace that truly supports you, this may be the perfect fit.

What we offer:
✨ Flexible hours that fit your life
✨ A peaceful, calming environment designed to help clinicians and clients feel at ease
✨ A supportive team culture where your wellbeing and professional growth matter
✨ Space to build your practice with confidence and autonomy

If you’re ready to join a practice that values balance, connection, and high-quality care, we’d love to hear from you.
📩 Call for details 712.336.8126 or email your CV to office@lakescounseling.org

12/05/2025

How to Regulate Your Nervous System: Shake & Release 🧘‍♀️✨

Feeling overwhelmed? Try this quick grounding exercise:

👉 Stand up.
👉 Shake your hands, arms, shoulders… then your legs.
👉 Let your breath fall out like a sigh.
👉 No words — just release.

This simple practice helps your body complete the stress cycle, signaling to your nervous system that it’s safe to let go.

And remember: You don’t have to navigate stress alone.
Therapy can help you understand your triggers, build healthier coping patterns, and create a toolbox of regulation skills that support you in daily life — not just in the tough moments. A therapist can help your body and mind find balance again.

Want more info?
Give Lakes Counseling and Wellness Center a call. 💛🧠✨

12/03/2025

Every thought you repeat becomes a message your brain begins to believe.
Choose the ones that nurture healing and hope.
💙 Lakes Counseling and Wellness Center is here for you, and therapy can help you build healthier, kinder thoughts.

12/02/2025

✨ Body Parts Where Emotions Are Stored as PAIN ✨
Your body speaks… even when you don’t. Here’s what it may be trying to tell you:

1️⃣ Hips — Unprocessed grief & suppressed emotions
Ever cried during a deep hip stretch? That’s why.

2️⃣ Shoulders — The weight of responsibility
Carrying too much? Your body feels the burden before you do.

3️⃣ Lower Back — Fear of instability
Financial or emotional uncertainty often settles here as tension.

4️⃣ Jaw — Repressed anger & unspoken words
Clenching at night? Your body is holding back what needs to be said.

5️⃣ Chest — Heartbreak & deep sadness
When emotions aren’t fully expressed, they sit here waiting for release.

6️⃣ Neck — Inner conflict & blocked expression
Tension shows up when you’re not living in alignment with your truth.

7️⃣ Stomach — Anxiety & unresolved trauma
Gut issues? You may be processing more than food.

8️⃣ Hands — Control issues & overwhelm
Always gripping? Your nervous system is gripping too.

9️⃣ Knees — Fear of change
Resistance to moving forward often settles in the knees.

✨ Ready to let go of what’s no longer serving you?
Emotional Release Yoga is calling.
🧘‍♀️ Fridays | 8:30–9:30 AM
📍 Lakes Counseling & Wellness Center
➡️ Please register ahead — space is limited.
📞 Contact Jen Schaben at 319.325.5075
📧 jenschaben@kw.com

Release. Reset. Begin again. ✨

12/01/2025

🎄 Christmas Gift Idea 🎁
This year, give your family members a card that says…

“A donation has been made in your name… to my therapist.” 😅

All jokes aside, the gift of therapy can be one of the most meaningful and supportive gifts you can give. Self-care is often the first thing people skip because it feels like an “extra” expense — but you can’t pour from an empty cup.

✨ Fill someone’s cup this holiday season by investing in their mental health.
It might just be the gift that changes everything. 💛 Give us a call to see what this looks like 712.336.8126 📲

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