Anchor Family Therapy

01/15/2026

Mindfulness is about gently coming back to the present moment—without judgment. 💚💚💚 It can look like taking a mindful walk and noticing your surroundings, practicing mindfulness meditation to ground your thoughts, or doing a body scan to reconnect with how you feel physically. Small moments of awareness can create meaningful shifts over time.

01/14/2026

Rejection hurts — whether it comes from a relationship, a friendship, or an opportunity you hoped for.

But often, the deepest pain isn’t the “no.”
It’s the story we tell ourselves afterward.

“I’m not enough.”
“I’m unlovable.”
“I’m a failure.”

That’s where the wound forms.

If you’re sitting with rejection right now, try this gently:
✨ Validate your feelings — it’s okay that this hurts.
✨ Notice the story that got triggered.
✨ Question whether that belief is actually true.
✨ Meet the hurting part of you with compassion, not shame.

Healing doesn’t come from denying the pain —
it comes from changing what the pain means about you.

You are still worthy. You always were. 🤍

01/13/2026

Did you know that Anchor Family Therapy offers telehealth? Telehealth therapy offers convenience, privacy, and consistency—making it easier to show up for yourself, even on hard days. You deserve support that meets you where you are, and is just as effective as in-person sessions!

01/07/2026

Sitting with your feelings can feel uncomfortable—but it’s also where healing begins. To sit with your feelings means to pause instead of react. It’s noticing sensations in your body, naming the emotion, and allowing it to exist without trying to change it. This practice builds emotional awareness, regulation, and self-trust. You don’t have to understand your feelings right away—just allow them to be.

01/06/2026

Pause for a moment and check in with yourself. How are you feeling right now — in your mind, body, and soul? Not how you think you should feel. Not how you felt yesterday. Just this moment. Awareness is often the first step toward care. ❤️

01/01/2026

12/31/2025

✨ New Year, intentional goals ✨
 As the new year begins, it’s easy to feel pressure to change everything at once. Instead, try setting SMART goals—goals that support your mental health, not overwhelm it. Specific: Be clear about what you want
 Measurable: Notice progress, not perfection
 Achievable: Choose goals that fit your current capacity
 Relevant: Align goals with your values and well-being
Time-bound: Give yourself realistic timelines Growth doesn’t have to be drastic to be meaningful. Small, intentional steps add up. 💛
What’s one SMART goal you’re setting for yourself this year?

12/25/2025

🎄❤️Merry Christmas from the Anchor Family Therapy Team! ❤️🎄

12/23/2025

Before you walk into the gathering, pause. Take a breath. Check in with yourself. Regulating your nervous system before holiday events can help you feel more present, less reactive, and more grounded. This might look like deep breathing, a short walk, setting boundaries, or reminding yourself that it’s okay to step away when needed. You’re allowed to care for your mental health—even during the holidays.

12/18/2025

“What is one thing you can let go of to feel a little lighter?” ❤️ Letting go can look like releasing unrealistic expectations, guilt, people-pleasing, or the pressure to always be productive. These patterns often weigh on our mental health, increasing stress and emotional exhaustion. When we loosen our grip on what no longer serves us, we create space for rest, clarity, and emotional balance. Reflection can be a powerful first step toward change. What’s one thing you’re ready to release today? 🌟

12/17/2025

The Christmas season can bring joy, connection, and celebration—but it can also bring stress, grief, loneliness, or overwhelm. Caring for your mental health during this time might look like setting boundaries, resting when you need to, honoring your feelings, and staying connected with others. Presence matters more than perfection. 🎄🎄🎄How are you taking care of your mental health this Christmas?