Kara Peery LPC-Associate

07/19/2026

07/19/2026

Every step forward is worth celebrating. Here's to a week filled with grace, patience and steady progress.

05/04/2026

This Counseling Awareness Month, we’re spotlighting mental health for children and adolescents, along with other information about how to effectively engage with professional counselors. Hayley Stulmaker, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, is a licensed professional counselor and owner of HLS Counseling, PLLC. She is also the past president of the Association for Child and Adolescent Counseling — an ACA division.

Learn more about her here: https://bit.ly/4tVEyNY

05/04/2026

While one in five people will experience a mental illness over the course of their lives, everyone will face challenges that can and will affect their mental health. During the month of May, the American Counseling Association joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health.

Explore our mental health tools and resources here: https://bit.ly/3WlBPzK

04/02/2026

If you’re always “on edge,” there’s a reason.
After trauma, we can become hyper aware of our environment and the people in it because this is what it takes to feel safe.
Our brains and our bodies are trying to protect us from experiencing more trauma.
Hypervigilance isn’t anxiety without cause. It’s your body saying, “We’ve seen this before.”
It’s instinct, not imagination, and definitely not overthinking.
The first step in PTSD recovery is understanding our symptoms and giving ourselves grace.
Be patient with yourself.

04/02/2026

Today marks the start of Counseling Awareness Month! Professional counselors across myriad settings help people of all types find solutions and overcome the obstacles they face. Join us throughout the month of April as we celebrate the work counselors do!

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03/02/2026

March highlights the contributions of people with developmental disabilities, raises awareness of inclusion in all community aspects, and addresses barriers to participation.

02/17/2026

Big emotions need safe spaces, not punishments.

One way to support emotional regulation at home is to create a chill-down corner (also called a regulation space or calm zone).

It’s not a time-out. It’s a time-in.

Here’s what to include:
🧸 A soft beanbag, blanket, or tent
🎧 Noise-reducing headphones or music
🧽 Fidget tools or calming textures
📖 A small book or visual calming cards
🧠 Optional: mirror, timer, or breathing visuals

Sensory-friendly, screen-free, and built for co-regulation.
We help families design routines and tools that support neurodivergent needs at home.

Learn more: www.groundedrootsfdc.com/contact

12/25/2025

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

12/21/2025

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