We will continue to offer TELEHEALTH SERVICES ONLY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
We do not make this decision lightly. This decision is based off the information we have at this point and we believe this is the best decision for ourselves and our clients. We understand this may be a disappointment and inconvenience to some people, but the health of our staff and clients are the top priority for us. If you are interested in receiving in-person services, we are more than happy to refer you to our colleagues in the community who are providing these services.
Therapy is often something people wait to do until everything else has failed to help them. We can work with you at rock bottom or anywhere in between but people find its much easier to get you where you want to be the sooner you can start therapy. Seeking therapy is not a weakness. Asking for help is one of the bravest things you can do and we are here for you! #empoweringwomen #elevatingwellness #becomingbalancednd #therapy #mentalhealth #askforhelp #rockbottom Driving Mom Crazy
A beautiful Monday reminder for all of us! Try to keep your expectations flexible (even in non-COVID times) as things constantly are changing. When we have rigid expectations we set ourselves up for failure because it makes it harder to accommodate when life happens 😁
One of my favorite people shared this yesterday and it really struck a chord with me! I can’t even think of how many times I end up dropping glass balls because I’m so focused on the plastic balls😳. I would love it and find it very helpful (and I know others would as well) if you would share your “plastic balls” that you sometimes allow yourself to drop in the comments.
Office shenanigans 💜💜💜
When we struggle with depression, people can view lying in bed all day as something "bad" for depression. In truth, taking a day to do what your body and soul needs can have amazing benefits! As long as it is ONE day in bed (and not several in a row) and you are doing it because you need it, feel free to have a "pajama day". Enjoy!
The Happiness Project
23 September at 03:25 ·
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This is a great article about the consequences of chronic stress! 2020 has been a very stressful year with lots of changes and it is taking a toll on us. Learning to manage stress can have a big impact on your physical health. Please reach out for help if you are struggling! We still have October appointments available for new clients and would love to see you 😀https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/10/14/923672884/sleepless-nights-hair-loss-and-cracked-teeth-pandemic-stress-takes-its-toll?fbclid=IwAR3wutdukyg0YUnO4WS3eYrFZIk9yvLr0ixPG46Ajx_fodGfpdSR2pckdRo
NPR.ORG
Sleepless Nights, Hair Loss And Cracked Teeth: Pandemic Stress Takes Its Toll
It’s that time of year! The days are getting shorter and the weather is getting colder. These are some great ways to manage your health as the seasons change. #empoweringwomen #elevatingwellness #becomingbalancednd #therapy #mentalhealth #selfcare #shorterdays #seasonalaffectivedisorder
Setting boundaries with well meaning people can be hard, especially when those people are our parents. Here’s some tips from The Holistic Psychologist on how to set those boundaries. #empoweringwomen #elevatingwellness #becomingbalancednd #settingboundaries #boundaries #mentalhealth #therapy
Today is World Mental Health Day! Asking for help when you are struggling is NOT a weakness. It takes a lot of strength to realize you need help, break through stigma to ask for it, and then share your struggles with others. Support seeking is how we all get through this thing called life, we can’t do it alone. At Becoming Balanced we are here to listen and provide support. #empoweringwomen #elevatingwellness #becomingbalancednd #worldmentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday2020 #supportseeking #therapy #mentalhealth #Repost @thehappinessprojectuk with @get_repost
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Self-care is even more important during these emotionally charged times. We are being inundated with negative information 24/7 so it is the perfect time to assess how you are managing political stress! #empoweringwomen #elevatingwellness #becomingbalancednd #politicalselfcare #selfcare #mentalhealth #therapy
Giveaways happening next week!!!!! Participation will be necessary to be entered to win 😁
Fabulous ideas from our colleagues at Solace Counseling!
Solace Counseling
November 4 at 1:14 PM ·
I know a lot of us are experiencing heightened stress and anxiety this week- pick a couple things from the list to take care of yourself this week! Maybe even continue for a few weeks or months!
Reducing anxiety and stress can lead to happier days 💜
We are going to have an opportunity for you to get entered for a giveaway next week 🎉🎉🎉! Stay tuned for more details.
This is a fabulous article to read as our days get shorter and the weather gets colder. The authors highlight having a sense of social connectedness, a sense of purpose, and a sense of inspiration as being the primary components to thrive during a pandemic winter. They also include some great ideas for each of these components!
VOX.COM
How to make this winter not totally suck, according to psychologists
Welcome to Election week! 68% of Americans identify the election as a significant source of stress according to the American Psychological Association. Please make sure to be gentle with yourself over the next few days and use the healthy coping skills you have. It’s a great time for meditation, exercise, deep breathing, and working on keeping your thoughts realistic. Take care all! #empoweringwomen #elevatingwellness #becomingbalancednd #election2020selfcare #therapy #mentalhealth #healthycopingskills
Social media can be a double-edged sword for a lot of us. It’s a great way to stay connected with loved ones but can also steal hours from our life when we could be engaged in more meaningful activities. Take a look at this article for some tips on how to have a healthy relationship with social media.
HEALTHCENTRAL.COM
How to Minimize Social Media Anxiety & Comparison
Self-care and self-love are always a hot topic in therapy sessions. It involves far more than pampering. It includes doing the hard things to nurture yourself, including treating yourself like you would treat a child and setting boundaries with yourself and others. #empoweringwomen #elevatingwellness #becomingbalancednd #selfcare #mentalhealth #therapy #boundaries
As some of you may know, I (Dr. Zielke) am a big fan of the Headspace app. I am super excited to watch this 8 episode series about meditation on Netflix!!!! We would love to hear what you think of the series, so keep us posted in the comments or by posting on our page.
Netflix
December 31, 2020 at 4:00 PM ·
let’s all take a breath and say goodbye to 2020
It’s the first Monday in 2021 and our world is changing again as kids head back to school. You totally got this!!!
Shift.ms
December 30, 2020 at 10:24 AM ·
It's that time of year when we see across social media what everyone has achieved this year 🙄👀
Just a reminder:
✅ Getting up in the morning is an achievement
✅ Getting dressed is an achievement
✅ Making it through 2020 is one HELL of an achievement
You made it, hats off 👏
Happy New Year’s Eve!!!!!! We usually make New Year’s resolutions for starting or adding things into our life. However, sometimes it can be more helpful to think about what you want to stop doing or let go of for the new year. Leave us a comment with what you want to stop doing or let go of for the year 2021! Have a Happy New Year and a safe celebration!!
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Princess Grace is getting the hang of being in the office! I think she is going to make a great addition to our team once we are able to open the office for in person sessions 💜. #empoweringwomen #elevatingwellness #becomingbalancednd #princess_gracethegolden #therapydogintraining
Love this!!! It can be really hard to invest in ourselves when we have lots of demands on our time. It’s important to remember that investing in ourselves is what allows us to be able to give to others.
Power of Positivity
March 13 at 7:43 AM ·
This!!!
Happy as a Mother
March 16 at 7:13 PM ·
Whenever we encounter situations in motherhood that don't align with the expectations of how we thought motherhood should be it can lead to shame and guilt.
We never stop to think that perhaps our expectations of the role are what is failing us, but instead jump to the conclusion that we as moms must be failing.
The expectations that you set for yourself before you became a mother are based on no lived experience in the mothering role.
It is a crucial part of every mothers adjustment to parenthood to reevaluate the expectations they have carried into parenting and reconcile them with the reality of what motherhood really looks like.
This process is one of the key tasks of matrescence (becoming a mother) and in no way means that you are failing.
There are times when my partner and I laugh about our pre-parenting expectations and what parenting would actually look like. Funny ones I’ve heard from other moms are expecting they wouldn’t allow screen time, or would never raise their voice. Others expect they would be happy in their new role and not struggle or that they wouldn't have negative feelings about their new role.
What unrealistic expectations (either serious or funny) did you carry into motherhood?
The American Heart Association released findings on the importance of mental health in overall wellness and specifically for cardiovascular health. Their recommendations include cognitive behavior therapy and meditation for improving cardiovascular health. They also mention the importance of gratitude and mindfulness! Definitely worth a read if you have cardiovascular problems or are at risk for cardiovascular issues.
NEWSROOM.HEART.ORG
Mental health is important to overall health, and heart disease prevention and treatment
