Katie Wooldridge & Associates

05/28/2026

It’s the last week of Mental Health Awareness Month, but we should always remember that supporting someone living with a serious mental illness starts with understanding. 💚Learning about mental health conditions can help you respond with empathy and confidence. 💪Learn more: https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/what-is-mental-health/facts

05/14/2026

Feeling stuck? Explore 17 mental health tips from Calm experts Jay Shetty, Jeff Warren, and Mel Mah. These simple strategies can help boost mood, reduce stress, and build better habits.

03/20/2026

Happy International Day of Happiness! 🌍☀️🥳

This year’s theme is ‘Social Media and Happiness’.

We live in a world where algorithms can drive us apart, so today let’s choose to focus on connection and use social media as a way to bring us closer together with the people and communities that really matter.

Send this image to someone you are grateful for, to let them know you appreciate them. Even a small moment of connection can change someone’s day.

Here are three ways we can all build a healthier, happier relationship with social media:

🧘‍♀️ Choose
Be mindful of if, when and how much you are on social media

🤗 Connect
Don’t let scrolling be a substitute for real connection

🔍 Curate
Personalise your experience to support your wellbeing and the wellbeing of others.

Find out more and join millions of people taking part all around the world at www.dayofhappiness.net

03/12/2026

Emotions are not problems to eliminate—they are information. Anxiety may signal uncertainty, anger may reflect crossed boundaries, and sadness may point to loss. When we understand emotions, we gain clarity instead of fear. Therapy can help you build awareness and give you tools to use to manage emotions in a positive way.

03/08/2026

Stress is not only mental—it is physiological. Chronic stress can show up as headaches, muscle tension, digestive issues, or exhaustion.
Therapy offers tools to release stress safely and restore balance. Contact us to schedule an appointment.

03/02/2026

Self-care is not always bubble baths and time off. Sometimes it’s setting boundaries, asking for help, or having difficult conversations.
True self-care supports long-term well-being—not just short-term relief.

02/26/2026

Emotions don’t go away when we ignore them. Research shows that simply naming what you’re feeling can reduce emotional intensity and improve regulation.
There is no “wrong” emotion—only unmet needs waiting to be understood.

02/23/2026

Sleep is one of the most overlooked pillars of mental health. Consistent rest supports emotional regulation, focus, and stress management.
If sleep has become a struggle, it may be time to explore what your mind and body are carrying. Schedule an appointment today by sending us a message through our website: https://kwacounseling.squarespace.com/contact

02/16/2026

Your body often signals what your mind hasn’t yet named—fatigue, tension, irritability, or restlessness can all be signs that something needs attention. Learning to pause and listen is a powerful act of self-awareness.
Counseling can help you reconnect with these signals in a supportive way.

02/11/2026

Knowing which resource to use is crucial. It saves time in a crisis which is beneficial for you and first responders.

988 and 911: Know which number to use to get the right support at the right time. If you need support for your mental health, call or text 988 or click the link to chat: https://ow.ly/jSJK50XLCcJ



988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
Vibrant Emotional Health
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
SAMHSA