Brooke Snow, Lpcc-S

11/08/2025

☕ National Cappuccino Day: A Moment for Mindful Mental Health 🌿

Today’s the perfect excuse to slow down and refill your cup — literally and emotionally. As you sip your cappuccino, take a few moments to check in with yourself.

✨ Mental Health Tips to Pair with Your Coffee:
1. Practice mindfulness: Focus on the warmth, aroma, and taste of your drink. Let it ground you in the moment.
2. Take a screen break: Enjoy your coffee without distractions — your mind needs rest, too.
3. Connect with someone: Share a cup or conversation; connection boosts emotional wellness.
4. Set a gentle intention: Ask yourself, What do I need to feel nourished today?

Remember — caring for your mental health doesn’t always mean big changes. Sometimes, it’s as simple as a mindful sip and a deep breath. 💛

11/06/2025

The holidays can be joyful—but they can also bring stress, loneliness, and emotional overwhelm. It’s okay if your season doesn’t feel “merry and bright.” 💛

Here are a few gentle ways to care for your mental health this season:
🎄 Set boundaries — It’s okay to say no or leave early.
☕ Take breaks — Step outside, breathe, or sip something soothing.
💬 Stay connected — Reach out to a friend, therapist, or support group.
🌙 Honor your emotions — You don’t have to force cheer; your feelings are valid.
🎁 Simplify — Focus on what brings meaning, not on perfection.

This holiday, give yourself the gift of compassion. 💫

11/03/2025

As we enter the season of gratitude, take a moment to slow down and notice what brings warmth to your heart. Gratitude isn’t just a feeling—it’s a grounding practice that nurtures emotional wellness and reminds us we are supported, even in the small things. 🍂💛

11/02/2025

The time change can throw off more than our clocks — it can impact our mood, energy, and sleep. Be gentle with yourself as your body adjusts.

☀️ Get morning sunlight
🕯️ Create cozy evening routines
😴 Prioritize rest

Small steps like these help your mind ease into the darker days with balance and care.

10/31/2025

As the veil thins and the world turns inward, Samhain invites us to slow down, reflect, and release. 🍂
This season is a sacred reminder that endings can be healing — that rest, grief, and renewal all share the same fire.

Here are gentle ways to care for your mental health this Samhain:
🌙 Rest intentionally — honor your body’s need to slow down as the days shorten.
🕯️ Reflect + release — journal or light a candle for what you’re ready to let go of.
🌾 Connect with ancestors or loved ones — share stories, memories, or gratitude.
🔥 Protect your peace — set boundaries like wards against emotional burnout.
🌌 Seek comfort in ritual — a walk in nature, a warm cup of tea, or a quiet evening can all be acts of healing.

Samhain reminds us: to heal is to honor every ending as the start of something new. 🌑✨

10/28/2025

🎈 Don’t Let Anxiety Play the Clown

Anxiety can feel a lot like Pennywise — hiding in the shadows, whispering your worst fears, and feeding on what scares you most. 💭💀
But here’s the secret: Pennywise only has power when you run from him.
When you turn toward your fear with awareness and compassion, it starts to shrink.

Here’s how to stop fear from running the show 👇

🕯️ 1. Step Into the Light
Name what you’re feeling.
Just like shining a flashlight into the sewer, bringing awareness to your anxiety takes away its mystery and control.
🗣️ Say it out loud: “I’m feeling anxious right now — and that’s okay.”

🎈 2. Breathe Before You Float
Fear thrives when we forget to breathe.
Try this: Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 6.
Imagine each breath pulling you back to safety — away from the pull of panic.

💪 3. Challenge the Circus Act
Anxiety tells convincing stories — but not every thought deserves your belief.
Ask: “Is this fear a fact or just a story my clown brain is performing?”
Ground yourself in evidence, not emotion.

🧠 4. Call in Your Crew
The kids in IT didn’t face Pennywise alone — and you don’t have to either.
Talk to a friend, a therapist, or a support group.
Fear loses its grip when it’s spoken aloud.

🕸️ 5. Reclaim Your Power
Each time you face a fear instead of fleeing, you take your power back.
You remind yourself: I am the main character, not the monster.

Because the truth is — you’re stronger than the clown in your mind. 🩸💛

10/26/2025

Unwind, Mummy—You Deserve Rest Too!

The Sunday Scaries can make you feel all wrapped up in anxiety. 🧻
Tonight, trade your to-do list for a self-care ritual:
🕯️ Light a candle
🍵 Sip something soothing
💤 Wrap up in a blanket, not your worries

10/23/2025

Feeling frazzled? Time to brew a little peace potion. 🧪

🕯️ Find a quiet spot.
🍂 Breathe in stillness.
💨 Exhale stress.
Repeat this spell anytime your mind starts to stir like a witch’s cauldron.
You have the magic to calm your own storms. 🌙

10/22/2025