Polaris Counseling and Wellness

06/23/2026

06/21/2026

Welcoming the Summer Solstice ☀️🌿

Today marks the Summer Solstice—the longest day of the year and a natural turning point that invites us to slow down, soak in the light, and reconnect with ourselves and the world around us.

The solstice is a powerful reminder to care for our well-being:
✨ Spend time outdoors and notice what feels grounding
✨ Reflect on what you want to nurture and grow this season
✨ Make space for rest, balance, and gentle routines
✨ Honor your body’s need for hydration, movement, and sunlight

As the days stretch longer, let this moment be about presence—not productivity. Wellness doesn’t have to be loud or perfect; sometimes it’s as simple as pausing, breathing, and appreciating where you are right now.

Wishing you a season of warmth, growth, and renewal 🌞
🌞🌻🌹🌞🪻🌷🌞

06/21/2026

💙 Happy Father’s Day 💙

Today we hold space for all experiences of fatherhood.
We honor fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, and father figures who show up with love, patience, and care.

We also send gentle thoughts to those for whom today is complicated — those missing a father, grieving a loss, navigating strained relationships, longing to be a father, or carrying pain connected to this day.

Wherever today finds you, may you feel seen, supported, and allowed to experience it in the way that’s right for you.

Be gentle with yourself today.

06/21/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month 💙

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can affect anyone—veterans, first responders, survivors of trauma, and individuals navigating life after overwhelming experiences. PTSD is not a sign of weakness. It’s a natural response to trauma—and healing is possible.

At Polaris Counseling and Wellness, LLC, we honor the strength it takes to speak about trauma and seek support. You are not alone, and help is available.

✨ Support can help with:
• Managing flashbacks and intrusive thoughts
• Reducing anxiety and emotional numbness
• Improving sleep and daily functioning
• Rebuilding a sense of safety and control

If you or someone you love is struggling, reaching out is an act of courage. Compassionate, trauma-informed care can make a meaningful difference.

📍 In-person & telehealth options available
📞 570-290-8603
🌐 www.polariscounselingandwellness.com

If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 for immediate support. {Press 1 for Veterans}

06/20/2026

Attention educators - we have an upcoming Professional Development opportunity just for you!

We're teaming up with the Pennsylvania Game Commission to offer a 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 this August.

Visit https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/wild-about-bears-educator-workshop for details. Space is limited, so sign up today!

06/19/2026

Honoring Juneteenth 🖤❤️💚

Juneteenth marks June 19, 1865—the day enslaved African Americans were finally informed of their freedom. It is a powerful reminder of resilience, liberation, and the ongoing journey toward justice and equity.

Healing—both individual and collective—matters. We honor the strength of the Black community and acknowledge how historical and ongoing trauma can impact mental health across generations.

Today, we pause to reflect, learn, and commit to compassion, understanding, and support for one another.

✨ Freedom includes the right to rest.
✨ Healing includes being seen and heard.
✨ Mental health care should be accessible, affirming, and safe for all.

06/17/2026

Quick update! I am going to stay until about 7 tonight, for anyone trying to make it after work. We have a decent amount of Kids Small and Adult Small items left, along with character shoes in Kids sizes.

Imagine NEPA Performing Arts Center recently received a large donation of brand new dance apparel. We have taken what we need and have distributed a lot to several other local theater groups as well. We still have quite a bit left, especially in children's sizes. We also have some limited teen/adult sizes available. If anyone wants to stop by today, between 11 and 3, and pick out some new leotards, tights, dance shorts, a few tap and character shoes left, etc. for your dancer, please do! The donation was received from Mericle Surplus Giving and obviously no reselling is permitted. A huge thanks to our Imagine teens (and Ms. Grammy) for coming and helping me sort the thousands of pieces received!

06/16/2026

It’s OK to ask for help.

It’s OK to talk about how you’re feeling.

It’s OK to take care of your mental health.

Many men grow up hearing messages that encourage them to handle challenges on their own. But strength isn’t about carrying everything by yourself.

Support, connection, and reaching out are signs of courage.

This Men’s Mental Health Month, let’s help create a culture where it’s OK to talk.

Learn more: NAMI.org/mensmentalhealth

06/16/2026

The Lackawanna Astronomical Society will be at the park on Saturday, June 20 to offer a presentation and viewing opportunities through their telescopes.

The presentation will start at the Campground Amphitheater at 9:00 PM.

After their talk, they will walk the group to the viewing area next to Hilltop Pavilion. Consider parking at Hilltop Pavilion/Lot #4 to be closer to your vehicle at the end of the program.

𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯, 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘥. 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘶𝘥𝘺/𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘥, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦.

06/14/2026

Our new peer support group 🫂 meets next Tues, June 16 @ 6pm at the Scranton JCC 🫶
Come meet our facilitators, Amy & Vince, find connection, and find NAMI in Scranton 💚💙