The Center for Mindfulness & CBT

12/12/2025

A simple scent can bring you right back into the present moment. 🍃✨
Take a Peppermint Pause today—breathe in a seasonal scent and let it ground your mind and body.

12/10/2025

Struggling with tantrums? Power struggles? Feeling unsure how to respond to big emotions?
Play therapy can change the way you parent—because it helps you see the why beneath your child’s behavior.

By learning child-led play skills, reflective conversations, and co-regulation tools, parents start feeling more grounded… and kids start feeling more understood.

If you’re ready to strengthen your relationship with your child, Elizabeth Ernest, LCSW, LMFT, is accepting new clients: https://mindfulstl.com/providers/elizabeth-ernest/

Parenting is one of the most meaningful, and challenging, roles we can have. From tantrums to big feelings, bedtime battles to sibling rivalry, it’s easy to feel unsure of what your child needs or how to respond in the moment. Many parents come to therapy feeling exhausted, worried they’re “me...

12/05/2025

Sometimes the quickest way to reset your mind is through your body — and a good song. 🎶💛

Today’s mindfulness tip is all about giving yourself permission to pause.

Put on your favorite holiday song, move however feels good, and let your nervous system breathe for a moment.

Dance it out. Sing it out. Wiggle it out.
Your body will thank you.

What’s your go-to holiday reset song? ⬇️

12/04/2025

Ever feel like your ADHD meds mysteriously stop working the week before your period? 👀
You’re not imagining it — your luteal phase can seriously mess with focus, mood, and how your meds feel in your body.

Hormones shift → dopamine dips → ADHD symptoms spike.
The good news? You can actually plan for it once you know what’s going on.

We broke it all down in today’s blog, including:
✨ Why the luteal phase creates an ADHD “slump”
✨ How hormones impact medication effectiveness
✨ Practical tips to support your brain during that week
✨ What to talk to your prescriber about

Your brain isn’t broken — it’s just cycling. 💛 Read the full post!

If you’ve ever noticed your ADHD symptoms spike in the week or two before your period, you’re not imagining it. Many people with ADHD report that their medications feel weaker during the late luteal phase. Here’s a breakdown on why that might happen — plus practical tips to help ride that wa...

11/27/2025

However today looks for you — joyful, complicated, quiet, or overwhelming — we’re wishing you steadiness and self-compassion. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at The Center. 🧡

11/26/2025

Parenting a teen and feeling like you’re hovering at a solid 6 or 7 out of 10? You’re not alone — and you’re not doing it wrong. The teen years are messy, emotional, exhausting, and somehow filled with slang you’ve never heard in your life. 😅

Our latest blog breaks down the 7 parenting mistakes most of us make (spoiler: they’re normal) and simple shifts that build connection, reduce power struggles, and help you and your teen feel more like a team.

If you’re tired of “trying everything” and still feeling stuck, these tiny adjustments can make a big difference — less control, more curiosity, more trust, and a whole lot of repair.

Parenting in the 6/7 stage isn’t about perfection. It’s about showing up, staying curious, and remembering that you’re fluent in love… even if you’re not fluent in Skibiti TikToks.

✨ Read the full post: https://mindfulstl.com/the-6-7-parenting-mistakes-you-might-be-making-with-your-teen-and-what-to-try-before-attempt-41/
✨ And if you or your teen could use extra support, we’re here to help.

If parenting your teen feels like you’re hovering around a solid 6 or 7 out of 10, welcome to the club. You love them deeply—but let’s be honest: you don’t have time to reinvent your parenting plan “41” times. Most parents just need a few key adjustments—less control, more connection. ...

11/22/2025

This week’s tip is a self-care focus that is all about spreading a little light.

Kindness doesn’t have to be big to make an impact. Holding a door, sending a sweet text, giving a genuine compliment — these small moments create big ripples.

And here’s the magic:
When you brighten someone else’s day, you boost your own mood and refill your cup, too. 🍂💛
Try one tiny act of kindness today and take a mindful moment to notice how it feels in your body — warmer, lighter, more connected.

11/21/2025

Our Holding Space grief group is underway, and we’re grateful to support such a brave and compassionate group of participants.

Holding Space is a 4–6 week, closed, therapist-led grief group designed to offer connection, education, and supportive tools for healing after loss.

If you or someone you know is looking for community and support, our next group will begin in February here at The Center for Mindfulness & CBT.

More details coming soon. But in the meantime, sign up for our waitlist: https://mindfulstl.com/groups/holding-space-a-grief-group-for-healing/

11/20/2025

We’ve got an incredible lineup of therapy and support group enrolling now with more coming your way!

From grief support to anxiety skills, self-compassion to parenting—there’s a place for you here. Whether you’re looking to share your story, learn new coping tools, or just know you’re not alone, our groups are a safe, welcoming space to do it.

💬 Small groups
💙 Led by compassionate, skilled therapists
🗓 Multiple start dates and topics

See what’s coming up and save your spot today 👉 https://mindfulstl.com/groups/

11/19/2025

If you have ADHD, you already know how easy it is to forget the “simple” stuff — eating lunch, drinking water, resting before you crash.
But here’s the truth: your self-care is your structure.

ADHD brains thrive on intention. That means planning for rest, adding reminders, and stacking habits into your day. Little things that make life smoother, energy steadier, and your brain less scattered.

Try this week:
✨ Stack one self-care habit onto something you already do.
✨ Make it visual — sticky notes, timers, or a cute checklist.
✨ Celebrate every tiny win (your brain deserves a dopamine hit!).

Because self-care isn’t about being perfect — it’s about being kind to the way your brain works. 💛

Living with ADHD often means juggling a busy, sometimes unpredictable mind. Tasks pile up, routines fall apart, and days can feel like a constant game of catch-up. Amid all that mental noise, self-care — the very thing that helps regulate your mood, focus, and energy — can easily slide down the ...

11/17/2025

On Friday, we celebrated Worksgiving 🦃. It was great to take time to pause and reflect with the incredible people we get to collaborate with every day.

We set this celebration up with love ❤️, paying attention to every detail to create an ambiance that shows how much we care. From the Honey Baked Ham🍖, to the cozy fleece-lined Center winter hats, every detail was arranged to feel warm and welcoming.

Worksgiving isn’t just about sharing a meal 🍂🥧, it’s about recognizing the people who make the work meaningful. Seeing everyone enjoy the little touches, laughing, and connecting reinforces why these moments matter.

We're grateful to be a mission-driven organization that gets to employ amazing people and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

11/15/2025

Refill your cup by taking just three mindful minutes today to reflect on what went well. Maybe it was a moment of laughter, a kind word from a client, or finally finishing that task you’d been putting off.

Practicing gratitude helps shift your mind toward hope and positivity, even on the tough days. Over time, these small reflections strengthen resilience and help you notice the good that’s already around you.

Take a deep breath, grab your notebook, and celebrate the wins—no matter how small. 💛