Dwight Bain, NCC

02/12/2026

LINE UP THE Qs: EQ, IQ, and SQ

Standard and Emotional intelligence are essential to a better quality of life, but sometimes we forget about Spiritual maturity.

Spiritual maturity is about establishing a set of beliefs and honoring them in your daily life to reach a sense of fulfillment.

02/11/2026

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” – Theodore Roosevelt
A simple reminder that progress starts with small steps, not perfection.

02/09/2026

Mental Health Toolbox: Box Breathing

If you are feeling stressed or just need some help focusing try box breathing.
Inhale for 4 seconds then hold your breathe for 4 more seconds. Exhale for 4 seconds then hold breathe for 4 seconds. Repeat. 💛

✨ Why it helps: It's a simple relaxation technique to help you become grounded and return your breathing patterns to a normal rhythm. 👏

02/04/2026

02/03/2026

Healthy relationships start with you. While addressing important issues can be daunting, it's something that has to happen in order for a relationship to flourish.

Sometimes it requires self-reflection to identify what really may be preventing you from being honest with your partner especially about critical issues.

Try sharing those feelings of fear with your partner and see how the conversations become easier.

02/03/2026

Did You Know? Therapy can offer so many benefits and improve our life in lots of ways. The critical piece is understanding that it takes time. 💭

Patience is key especially when it comes to growth. You may think minor progress isn't meaningful because you're not experiencing a complete change now. You're going to stumble along the way so it's important to see where you are improving rather than focusing on how it's still not enough. What you may not realize is how even the small wins are leading you to that long-term growth.

01/29/2026

Generous doesn't always have to with the gifting of material objects, it can be a simple gesture or phrase that makes someone feel good and supported. 💛

When someone hears those words it can lead them down brighter paths and the great thing is, it costs you nothing. 🌻

Make someone feel good today.

01/27/2026

What matters most to you? Take a breathe and think about how you spend your time and if it aligns with your true values.

Time is so valuable and should be spent wisely, but how can you do this? ⏳

Be present in the NOW and appreciate what is around you. 💝

01/22/2026

"You will always miss what you're not trained to see." 🔎

If we read, study, learn from others and build skills then we are able to supply ourselves with tools. With these tools we can spot problems before they become too hard for us to handle. 🧰

Equip yourself right in order to face life's challenges.

01/16/2026

⏰ Upcoming Event!

It feels like the pace of AI is growing beyond our control and now concerns are being raised about how it's starting to replace mental health care for the next generation. The numbers show the risks that it's creating for young kids and teens - now is the time to stay informed and learn how we can combat this issue.

Come join us and Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA) on January 23rd for a conversation on the risks of chatbots and how they are replacing therapists and parents. Dwight will be sharing how we can work through this problem and provide the necessary support to those around us and help them feel heard so they don't feel like a robot is their only option.

Link to register: https://fmhca.wildapricot.org/event-6471152?emulatemode=1