Folx and Friends Counseling

10/01/2026

We're BACK at the Great Kids Make Great Communities Annual Conference on Youth, Families & Community! 🎉

There's nothing like being in a room full of people who pour their hearts into kids, families, and the communities that hold them. We're here to learn, connect, and soak up all the good energy. ❤️

Come find the Folx & Friends Counseling table! Swing by to say hi, chat about what we do, and grab some of the best freebies at the conference: ✅ stickers ✅ fidgets ✅ candy ✅ (Yes, we're the table everyone wanders back to. No shame. 😄). See you there! 🌈

09/21/2026

Know the Signs & Symptoms
This post could help someone you love.

Ovarian cancer symptoms can be vague and easy to overlook, but knowing what to watch for matters.

💙 Bloating
💙 Pelvic or abdominal pain
💙 Trouble eating or feeling full quickly
💙 Urinary frequency

Take a moment to learn the symptoms, then share them with someone you care about.

Learn more at ovarian.org.

09/19/2026

Shine a Light
I'm shining a light on ovarian cancer this September because awareness starts with us.

Every conversation, every shared story, and every act of support helps bring greater visibility to a disease that deserves more attention. Together, we can honor those we've lost, support those facing ovarian cancer today, and inspire hope for the future.

Learn more at ovarian.org.

09/15/2026

🌱 September is also Self-Improvement Month 🌱

What if self-improvement didn’t mean becoming a better version of yourself, but becoming more connected to the person you already are?

Growth can look like setting a boundary.
It can look like asking for help.
It can look like resting without guilt.
It can look like unlearning old patterns and practicing new ways of caring for yourself.

You don’t have to have it all figured out. Small steps count. Progress can be messy. And you deserve compassion along the way. 💛

This Self-Improvement Month, we invite you to focus less on fixing yourself and more on understanding, accepting, and supporting yourself.

✨ You are a work in progress, and you are already worthy, exactly as you are.

09/14/2026

September is NOCAM
September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and I'm taking a moment to help raise awareness.

Anyone born with ovaries is at risk for ovarian cancer. There is no screening test, which makes awareness, education, and knowing the symptoms more important than ever.

Join me in helping more people recognize the signs and start conversations that could make a difference.

Learn more at ovarian.org.

09/07/2026

Labor Day reminder: You deserve rest too!

Your worth isn’t measured by how much you accomplish. Today, we’re honoring the work we do while making space for rest, connection, and care.

From all of us at Folx & Friends Counseling, wishing you a gentle Labor Day. 💛

09/01/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month. 💛

You don’t have to carry everything alone.

Su***de prevention is about more than crisis intervention, it’s about creating spaces where people feel seen, supported, and safe enough to say, “I’m not okay.”

Every person deserves compassion, connection, and support without judgment. Sometimes prevention starts with something as simple as checking in, listening without trying to fix, or reminding someone that their life matters.

If you or someone you know is struggling:

📞 Call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.
💬 Chat at 988lifeline.org for crisis support online.
📱 Text HOME to 741741 to connect with Crisis Text Line.
🚨 If there is an immediate danger or a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

You are not a burden. You are worthy of support. You deserve to be here. 🫶

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08/15/2026

It’s National Relaxation Day! Consider this your permission slip to:
☕ Sip something cozy
📵 Take a screen break
🌿 Get outside
🎧 Listen to your favorite playlist
😴 Take a nap
💭 Do absolutely nothing for a while

Rest is not laziness. Rest is part of caring for yourself.

What’s your favorite way to recharge? 💜

06/11/2026

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

We are only a week away from Pride Night @ the Tincaps! Fort Wayne Pride will be the Community Organization of the Game. Arrive at 6:30p to watch Executive Director, Nikki Fultz, throw out the 1st pitch, visit the Pride table for some Pride Swag, & check out our video and special announcements during the game. Show your Pride & spend a beautiful evening with the community. Bonus: It's a Thirsty Thursday & Fireworks Game! Buy tickets at the link for a portion of each ticket to benefit Pride! https://www.gofevo.com/event/FWPride2026