Mary Reas-Oden, LMSW

10/15/2026

10/14/2026

The holidays are around the corner. For many, they will look different from previous years, and that can be really, really hard. 💔

If you find yourself among those who will be experiencing a difficult change of pace this holiday season, do your best to be gentle with the differences you see, both around you and inside you.

If you’re in the DFW area and worried about facing the holiday season while mourning a loss, please join me and Jen Taggart, LPC for a free workshop on Nov. 5: “Navigating Grief During the Holiday Season.” We’ll be there to provide tips and tools to help you manage the highs and the lows, and to back you up when you just need permission to slow down and take a break. ♥️

Comment “workshop” to receive a flier with more information.

10/10/2026

Therapeutic Lifestyle Center is starting free monthly workshops! November's topic is one that's near and dear to my heart, and may be to yours too: Navigating Grief Through the Holidays. IYKYK ❤

Please Note: This workshop is NOT a therapy group, but rather a community resource for friends, families, neighbors, and anyone who may be interested in getting together and hearing some good ideas on how to live life happy, healthy, and whole.

Call the number on the flier, or message me to sign up!

09/28/2026

Do the thing you’re most afraid to do.
Have the conversation you’re dreading.
Apply for the higher position.
Pay attention to the uncomfortable, painful feelings.

So often what you need most is the thing you fear most. And so often, once you’ve done it, you find yourself asking, “Why on earth didn’t I do that sooner?”

What treasure might you find if you entered the cave you’re most afraid of? Let yourself discover what you’re capable of. Take the first step today.

09/25/2026

This is your sign to step outside and look up. ☀️

Your environment has so much influence on your health and behavior… Because you’re human. ♥️

We humans THRIVE in the outdoors.

So take time to get outside today, even if it’s literally one extra minute staring at the sky or picking out a favorite flower.

Your heart, mind, and body will thank you. 🌱

09/07/2026

You just want to sunbathe in peace. You look in the distance and see a wave approaching. Uggghh. Do you
A) Run for the tidal wave safety area
B) Stay put
C) Mentally spin out, thinking about the pros and cons of A and B? 😉

Different situations call for different responses. That’s true. But sometimes we mentally react to small swells as if they were crushing tidal waves. Nu-uh. You don’t have to do that. Next time you’re tempted to do that, picture this content lil’ (big) sea lion who didn’t sacrifice his peaceful sunbathing spot just because of an incoming splash.

Maintain your mental high ground, and let the waves gently wash over you.

09/05/2026

Come learn how to say goodbye + strengthen your enduring bond of connection.

Waitlist is open. 🤍

08/27/2026

“When I’m done, I can rest in peace knowing I’ve done my best. I hope that when my time comes, I’ll leave something behind that others can use to lift themselves up.”

Thank you, Dolly, for teaching us all so much about life, and for leaving behind plenty for us to use to life ourselves up!

08/20/2026

Use this acronym as a test for your selfcare activities. Are they really serving you, or is what you’re calling “self-care” just distracting you from what you really need? Check in with yourself to make sure your self-care truly restores and renews you!

08/18/2026

CARE is a helpful acronym to help you 1) distinguish between avoidance and self-care, and 2) make sure your self-care is in alignment with your values and goals.