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A Values Check-In: Ending the Year With Clarity Instead of Pressure
As the year comes to a close, many people feel pulled toward resolutions, productivity checklists, or self-critique disguised as reflection. But for those of us seeking steadiness, healing, and genuine alignment, there’s a gentler doorway into year-end processing: coming home to your values. Values reflection isn’t about what you achieved; instead, it’s about what mattered, what felt true, and where you noticed yourself moving toward or away from the life you want to build.
Terri K. Lankford, LPCS
Dec 15, 20253 min read


World Kindness Day: Turning Compassion Inward
Every year on November 13th, people around the world celebrate World Kindness Day . World Kindness Day was first launched in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement to encourage empathy, generosity, and connection across communities. It’s a day that reminds us how small acts (like smiles, notes of gratitude, simple moments of care) can ripple outward in powerful ways. We’re invited to see that kindness isn’t only a feeling; it’s a choice, a practice, and a shared language that s
Terri K. Lankford, LPCS
Nov 14, 20254 min read


Grounding in the Body: Fall-Inspired Somatic & Mindfulness Practices
Grounding and regulation are all about helping your nervous system feel safe, supported, and present in the moment. They’re not about forcing calm or stopping thoughts; they’re tangible skills that help you notice your body, reconnect with your senses, and respond to stress in ways that feel manageable. When you think of grounding exercises, you may imagine the most common and popular ones: deep breathing in a quiet room, long meditations, or trying to “calm down” on comma
Terri K. Lankford, LPCS
Oct 15, 20253 min read


Harvesting What You’ve Learned This Year: A Wellness Wheel Reflection
September often feels like a time of shifting: the air begins to cool, days shorten, and changes in nature remind us that another season...
Terri K. Lankford, LPCS
Sep 15, 20255 min read


Easing Into the College Groove: A Gentle August Transition
When August arrives, children, teens, young adults, and parents often are thinking about the same thing: the start of school! The slow...
Terri K. Lankford, LPCS
Aug 15, 20253 min read


Body Image, Bathing Suits, and Body Neutrality
Summer is often framed as the season of bodies: think bathing suits, beaches, and social media asking if your “summer body” is ready...
Terri K. Lankford, LPCS
Jul 15, 20254 min read


What Intersectionality Actually Means in Mental Health
In the therapy room, we talk a lot about identity. Who we are, where we come from, what has shaped us, and what stories we’ve had to...
Terri K. Lankford, LPCS
Jun 16, 20254 min read


When Motherhood Feels Heavier Than Expected: Honoring Maternal Mental Health Month
May brings blooming flowers, longer days - and both Maternal Mental Health Month and Mental Health Awareness Month ! Maternal Mental...
Terri K. Lankford, LPCS
May 30, 20253 min read


Community Care IS Mental Health Care
May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness, advocate for access, and remind ourselves that mental health is...
Terri K. Lankford, LPCS
May 15, 20255 min read


Reawakening Joy: A Holistic Approach to Seasonal Renewal
As the world around us awakens from the stillness of winter, there’s an invitation to do the same within ourselves. Spring offers a...
Terri K. Lankford, LPCS
Apr 15, 20253 min read
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