Get Centered Counseling, Coaching, and Wellness

Get Centered Counseling, Coaching, and Wellness Get Centered Counseling, Coaching, and Wellness provides counseling services in Town and Country Mis

The holidays can pull us in a hundred directions—socially, emotionally, and spiritually. But staying grounded isn’t abou...
12/02/2025

The holidays can pull us in a hundred directions—socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
But staying grounded isn’t about doing more—it’s about returning to what matters.

Groundedness comes from:
• pausing instead of pushing
• aligning choices with your values
• tending to your emotional and spiritual needs

This season, ask yourself:
What helps me feel present, steady, and connected?
Small moments of intention can restore balance—especially during busy times.

✨ You don’t have to feel joyful all the time to be grounded. You just have to be honest. https://getcenteredcounselingstl.com/staying-grounded-during-the-holidays-nurturing-emotional-and-spiritual-wellness/

Gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring the hard parts of life.Many clients worry that gratitude will minimize their struggles—b...
11/28/2025

Gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring the hard parts of life.

Many clients worry that gratitude will minimize their struggles—but gratitude and pain can coexist. Gratitude is not a dismissal of hardship; it’s a grounding tool that helps us hold balance in difficult moments.
Try this strategy:
➡️ “This moment is painful… AND I’m grateful for the support I have.”
➡️ “Today was stressful… AND I’m grateful I paused to breathe.”

Gratitude is a soft place to land, not a way to avoid reality. 💛

We often think of gratitude as a November tradition—yet its real power comes from what we do after the holiday season.Gr...
11/27/2025

We often think of gratitude as a November tradition—yet its real power comes from what we do after the holiday season.

Gratitude isn’t meant to be seasonal. Research shows that when practiced consistently, gratitude improves mood, strengthens relationships, and builds emotional resilience.
Start small: notice one thing today—just one—that brings you comfort, peace, or connection.
Little moments create big shifts. 💛

Did you know gratitude can regulate your nervous system?Studies show that gratitude activates the areas of the brain res...
11/26/2025

Did you know gratitude can regulate your nervous system?

Studies show that gratitude activates the areas of the brain responsible for emotion regulation, connection, and stress reduction. When we practice gratitude regularly, we strengthen the pathways that support calmness, presence, and resilience.
One small practice, repeated often, can meaningfully impact your emotional health. 🌙

If you want gratitude to stick, keep it simple and sustainable. Here are three evidence-based ways to keep a gratitude p...
11/25/2025

If you want gratitude to stick, keep it simple and sustainable.
Here are three evidence-based ways to keep a gratitude practice going long after Thanksgiving:
✨ Gratitude Log: Write down 3 things you appreciated today. Small details count.
✨ Mindful Moments: Pause for 60 seconds and name something in your environment you value.
✨ Say It Out Loud: Tell someone why you appreciate them today.
Gratitude doesn’t have to be perfect—just consistent. 🌿

Not every holiday gathering feels joyful—and that’s okay to acknowledge. If certain people or conversations trigger stre...
11/20/2025

Not every holiday gathering feels joyful—and that’s okay to acknowledge.
If certain people or conversations trigger stress, prepare a simple plan:
✔ A few redirect phrases
✔ A time limit for your stay
✔ A quiet place to take a break
✔ Someone safe to connect with during the event
Planning ahead is a form of self-care, not avoidance.

Try This Anxiety Reset During Family GatheringsFeeling overwhelmed at the holiday dinner table? Your nervous system migh...
11/19/2025

Try This Anxiety Reset During Family Gatherings

Feeling overwhelmed at the holiday dinner table?
Your nervous system might be stuck in “overdrive.”

Use this grounding skill to reset:
🧠 5-4-3-2-1 Technique
• 5 things you see
• 4 things you feel
• 3 things you hear
• 2 things you smell
• 1 thing you taste

This evidence-based tool helps interrupt spiraling thoughts and bring your body back into the present moment.

Boundaries Are Your Superpower! Holiday family gatherings can bring joy and tension. One of the most effective ways to s...
11/18/2025

Boundaries Are Your Superpower!

Holiday family gatherings can bring joy and tension.
One of the most effective ways to stay grounded is by setting clear, compassionate boundaries—before you even walk through the door.
✨ Boundaries protect your peace
✨ Boundaries are not confrontational
✨ Boundaries create emotional safety

Ask yourself:
What am I willing to discuss?
How long do I want to stay?
What behaviors cross the line for me?

Learn more at https://getcenteredcounselingstl.com/surviving-the-holiday-dinner-table-a-guide-to-managing-family-tension/

“Reflection makes gratitude come alive.”Emotional wellness grows when we pause long enough to reflect. Gratitude and ref...
11/06/2025

“Reflection makes gratitude come alive.”
Emotional wellness grows when we pause long enough to reflect.
Gratitude and reflection invite us to slow down, connect inward, and find calm in the present moment.

Start your own reflection ritual — even five minutes a day can make a difference.
🪞 Notice one thing that went right.
✍️ Write down what you’re grateful for.
💬 Share appreciation with someone you love.

Visit our blog to explore more ways to strengthen emotional wellness through gratitude. https://getcenteredcounselingstl.com/how-practicing-gratitude-can-improve-emotional-wellness/

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Our practice, located in Town and Country, MO specializing in Counseling and Coaching with a whole person approach. We serve children, teens, adults, couples and families in the Chesterfield, Wildwood, Town and Country, Creve Coeur, Ladue, Frontenac and Clayton areas. Through experience, we’re confident that no problem is too great to overcome.