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Making Time for What Matters Most In our fast-paced world, meaningful family connections start with small moments of presence and intention. =Life moves quickly. Between work deadlines, school activities, household responsibilities, and constant digital distractions, finding quality time with family can feel challenging. Yet it’s these connections that often matter most to our mental wellness […]

New Year

Mindful Resolutions for the New Year: Small Steps, Big Impact As the calendar turns, embrace resolutions with self-compassion and attainable goals. It’s a new year, which means many of us are thinking about resolutions and goals. While lofty ambitions can be inspiring, overly rigid New Year’s resolutions often lead to disappointment. This January, we encourage […]

Mental Wellness This December

Taking Care of Mental Wellness This December – Small Actions, Lasting Impact As autumn settles across our Midwest communities, we wanted to reach out with a gentle reminder about mental wellness during this season of change. Small Steps for Self-Care Take a moment to enjoy your morning beverage in peace Step outside for a breath […]

Finding Peace

Finding Peace Through Shalom: Holistic Counseling Resource in Northwest Ohio A Mind-Body-Spirit Approach Good mental health is a precious gift that allows us to embrace life’s challenges with resilience. However, we all experience difficult seasons when extra support is needed. For residents of Williams, Henry, Defiance, and Fulton counties in Northwest Ohio, Shalom Counseling and Mediation Center […]

Schedule

We get it – finding time to relax in today’s fast-paced world can feel impossible. Schedules are jam-packed with meetings, deadlines, our kids’ after-school activities, and social activities, making it hard to find the time to slow down for a bit. However, relaxation is important for maintaining mental and physical well-being. Having the ability (and […]

Categories: Mental Health, Relax, Tips
Suicide Prevention Month

September is Suicide Prevention Month. This is a time to raise awareness, spread hope, and share important information to those affected by suicide. September is also a month to remember the lives lost to suicide and support their families and loved ones. ALL of us can help prevent suicide – we all play an important […]

Back to School

Mental Health Focus: Back to School – Let’s Talk Mental Health When August rolls around, many of us start thinking about Back to School. For many students, this change brings along a lot of mental health concerns.  Students preparing for school may experience anxiety, social anxiety, depression, stress, fear of school, fear of rejection, and […]

Self-Care

Mental Health Focus: Self-care – Take time to care for yourself Did you know that July 24th is International Self-Care Day? This is an annual opportunity to and reminder to take care of ourselves and make time for self-care regularly, not just one day a year. Self-care is any action that an individual takes to […]

Mental Health Focus

Mental Health Focus: Connect & Relax   The end of the school year is a bittersweet time for all impacted.  Youth may be happy to see the homework go but sad to not see and interact with their friends daily. Parents may be happy to see the kids more often but also overwhelmed with setting and […]

Categories: Connect, Relax, Tips
Four County Suicide Prevention Coalition

Four County Suicide Prevention Coalition: Advocating for Mental Health Awareness and Support The Four County Suicide Prevention Coalition (FCSPC) is a coalition dedicated to serving the residents of Williams, Henry, Defiance, and Fulton counties. With a mission to increase awareness, decrease stigma, and enhance help-seeking behaviors aimed at suicide prevention, FCSPC stands as a beacon […]