Anchor Family Therapy

12/04/2025

Seasonal Affective Disorder can make this time of year feel heavier — but small, intentional choices can make a real difference. 💛 Here are a few coping skills to help support your mental health this season: ✨ Brighten up your indoor space — open blinds, add warm lighting, let the light in
🤝 Stay social — connection can gently lift your mood
🕰️ Stick to a routine — structure brings stability on tougher days
🥗 Nourish your body with a balanced diet
🎨 Make time for hobbies that bring you joy
💬 And remember, seeking professional help is always a strength You’re not alone, and your feelings are valid. One step at a time. 💛❄️

12/04/2025

What is one way I can ask for help this week?” Asking for help isn’t a weakness, it’s a strength. Let’s normalize reaching out before we hit our limit. Comment below with a tiny step you can take. 💬🫶

12/02/2025

A gentle reminder: You’re allowed to set boundaries, step back, and choose what supports your well-being. The holidays don’t have to be picture-perfect—just real. Protect your peace, avoid comparison, and stay present. That’s enough. ❤️

11/27/2025

On this Thanksgiving, we’re holding space for whatever this day brings you—joy, grief, gratitude, stress, or anything in between. Your feelings are valid, and you’re not alone. 🧡

As we move through this season, we’re mindful that the holidays look different for everyone. We’re grateful for the trust you place in us and hope you find moments of peace and care today.

11/21/2025

If you’ve been feeling more tired, withdrawn, or just... off as the seasons change, you’re not alone. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is real, and it affects millions of people when daylight becomes scarce. Some things that might help: Getting outside during daylight hours, even for 10 minutes Moving your body Staying connected to people who care Talking to a professional if you need support Your feelings are valid. This isn’t “just the winter blues” — it’s a recognized form of depression that deserves attention and care. Be gentle with yourself this season. ✨

11/13/2025

Did you know that 60% of men who experience mental health issues don’t seek help, 70% of men believe that mental health problems are a sign of weakness, and 40% of men report feeling ashamed to talk about their mental health. Asking for help isn’t weakness or anything to be ashamed of. To every man reading this: Your mental health matters. Your feelings are valid. And reaching out is one of the best things you can do. Let’s normalize men talking about their mental health. Let’s create spaces where vulnerability is welcomed, not judged. Let’s be the generation that changes these statistics. Check on your brothers, your fathers, your sons, your friends. And if you’re struggling—please reach out. You deserve support. You deserve healing. You deserve to be here. 💙 Need help? Reach out to anchorfamilytherapy.com to be matched with a licensed therapist, or text or call 988 (Su***de & Crisis Lifeline).

11/11/2025

11/06/2025

Sometimes the situation stays the same, but your perspective can transform everything. 🌅 When we can’t change what’s happening around us, we still have the power to change how we see it. It’s not about toxic positivity or pretending things are fine—it’s about finding the angle that helps you breathe a little easier. Maybe it’s zooming out to see the bigger picture. Maybe it’s looking for the lesson instead of the loss. Maybe it’s simply accepting what is, so you can stop fighting reality and start working with it. Your perspective is the lens through which you experience your whole life. And unlike your circumstances, it’s something you can actually control. What’s one way you’ve shifted your perspective lately? 💭

11/05/2025

November is Men’s Mental Health Month 💙 Strength isn’t about suffering in silence. It’s about having the courage to speak up, reach out, and ask for help when you need it. To every man navigating challenges—your feelings are valid, your struggles are real, and you don’t have to face them alone. Whether it’s talking to a friend, seeing a therapist, or simply taking time to check in with yourself, taking care of your mental health isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom. Let’s break the stigma and create space for honest conversations. Your story matters. Your wellbeing matters. You matter.

10/31/2025

Your thoughts deserve a safe space to land.� Journaling isn’t just putting pen to paper—it’s a powerful tool for your mental wellness.� Here’s why: ✨ Reduces stress & anxiety by getting worries out of your head ✨ Increases self-awareness and helps you spot patterns in your thinking ✨ Processes emotions in a healthy, non-judgmental way ✨ Boosts problem-solving by giving you clarity and perspective ✨ Tracks growth so you can see how far you’ve come Ready to start? Keep it simple: → No rules, no pressure—just write what feels true → Start with 5 minutes a day, even a few sentences count → Try prompts like: “Today I felt.�.�.�” or “What I’m grateful for.�.�.�” → Don’t worry about grammar or making it perfect → Make it a ritual—same time, cozy spot, your favorite pen The hardest part is starting.� The best part? It’s all yours.� Your journal, your rules, your healing.� 💙 What’s one thing you’d write about today?

10/29/2025

Growing Around Grief 🌱 Grief doesn’t shrink. We don’t “get over it” or move on from the people and things we’ve lost. Instead, we grow around it. Dr. Lois Tonkin’s powerful model reminds us that our grief stays the same size, but our lives can expand around it. We build new experiences, relationships, and meaning. We learn to hold both the loss and the love, the sadness and the joy. Some days the grief feels bigger. Other days, there’s more room for everything else. Both are okay. You’re not failing if you still feel it. You’re not stuck if it still hurts. You’re growing—slowly, gently, in your own time. And that growth? It doesn’t diminish what you lost. It honors it. 💙 If you’re grieving today, be gentle with yourself. You’re doing better than you think.

10/28/2025

We’re opening our doors for a Holiday Open House!
This event is all about connection — building relationships with community partners, referral sources, and friends who share a heart for mental health and hope.

Stop by to meet our team, enjoy holiday refreshments, and learn more about how Anchor Family Therapy serves individuals, couples, and families throughout Eastern NC.

🎁 RSVP today and join us for an evening of meaningful connection and celebration!