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Functional Behavior Services (FBS) is a locally owned company based out of Marquette, MI, who provid

11/01/2026

🍂 Coping with the Time Change 🍂

With daylight saving time behind us, you may notice changes in your sleep, mood, or energy levels. Feeling extra tired, irritable, or even a little more anxious during this transition is normal as your body adjusts to a change in routine.

A few small adjustments can make a big difference! Try getting some morning sunlight, sticking to a consistent daily routine, giving yourself extra time to slow down, and reaching out for support when you need it.

Remember, it's okay to give yourself a little extra grace while you adjust. Taking care of your well-being doesn't have to mean making big changes. Sometimes, it's the small things that make the biggest difference. 💚

10/28/2026

👻 Forget haunted houses. These are the things that actually scare a therapist.

🎃 Believing setting boundaries makes you a bad person.
🕸️ Saying “I'm fine” when you're really struggling.
👻 Feeling guilty for resting instead of catching up on chores.
🦇 Minimizing your feelings because “other people have it worse.”
🎃 Taking responsibility for everyone else's emotions.
🕷️ Replaying an awkward interaction and assuming the worst.
👻 Feeling like you have to be the perfect therapist, partner, friend, or parent.
🕸️ Saying yes when every part of you wants to say no.
🎃 Calling yourself lazy when you're actually overwhelmed or exhausted.
🦇 Keeping score in relationships instead of communicating what you need.
👻 Believing you should be over something by now.
🕷️ Expecting others to read your mind.
🎃 Worrying so much about what others think that you lose sight of what you need.
👻 Waiting until you're completely overwhelmed before allowing yourself to take a break.

Sometimes, the scariest things aren't supernatural. They're the thought patterns and expectations we carry with us every day. Recognizing them is a step toward healthier habits, stronger boundaries, and giving yourself a little more grace. 🧡

Which one feels a little too familiar?

10/26/2026

🎃 Halloween can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming for some children!

A little preparation can go a long way. Practice trick-or-treating ahead of time, choose comfortable costumes and activities, set clear expectations, and validate your child's feelings.

Remember, every child is different! Be flexible and focus on making Halloween fun and comfortable for your child. 👻🧡

10/23/2026

💚 October is ADHD Awareness Month! 💚

ADHD is more than just being distracted or having trouble focusing. It’s a neurodevelopmental condition that can affect attention, planning, and impulse control in both children and adults.

This month, let’s work together to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and celebrate the unique strengths and perspectives of individuals with ADHD! 🌿

📚 Want to learn more? Check out these resources:
https://www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/
https://www.cdc.gov/adhd/php/across-the-lifetime-toolkit/index.html -resources
https://chadd.org/awareness/

10/21/2026

💚 A big thank you to the Gladstone Lions Club for gifting our Delta office a LifeVac device for our clinic! We appreciate your generosity and support in helping us keep our clinic a safe place for the families we serve. 🌿

10/19/2026

🌟 Our pediatric therapist, Amy, brought her excitement and enthusiasm to Superior Hills School’s Family Learning Night! 💚 We love seeing our team connect with families and support our community. Thank you to everyone who stopped by!

10/18/2026

🌿 Accepting Clients in Gladstone! 🌿

Leslie has openings for daytime therapy appointments at our Gladstone office! 💚 Both in-person and virtual appointments are available, depending on insurance coverage and location.

If you or someone you know is looking for therapy during the day, we’d love to connect!

Call us today to schedule an appointment!
906-273-1121 ext. 1007

10/16/2026

🌿 Happy Birthday, Chelsea! 🌿

Today we’re celebrating Chelsea and wishing her a very happy birthday! 💚

Chelsea joined the FBS team as a Behavior Analyst in August 2022 and brings over a decade of experience working with children and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, and emotional disorders.

She is passionate about helping individuals build independence, strengthen communication and social skills, and improve their overall quality of life.

We’re so grateful to have Chelsea on our team and for the knowledge, dedication, and compassion she brings to the individuals and families we serve!

Help us wish Chelsea a very happy birthday! 🎉✨

10/13/2026

🌿 Now Offering Massage Therapy at Our Marquette Office! 🌿

We’re excited to share that beginning Thursday, October 29th, a massage therapist will be offering services out of our Marquette office! 💆‍♀️

Whether you’re looking to relax before or after a therapy session, or you’re a parent looking for a little time for yourself while your loved one is in a session, this is a great opportunity to prioritize your well-being. 💚

✨ Massage services are open to both current FBS clients and the general public!

📍 Location: FBS Marquette Office
📅 Days: Wednesdays & Thursdays in November and December
⏰ Hours: 10 AM–6 PM

Please contact the massage therapist directly to schedule an appointment.

10/11/2026

🌿 Celebrating 2 Years with FBS! 🌿

Today we’re celebrating Zoe’s 2-year work anniversary with Functional Behavior Services! 💚

Zoe is a Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst who earned her Master’s degree in Psychology from Northern Michigan University in 2024. She has experience supporting autistic individuals from early childhood through young adulthood and is passionate about helping learners build independence, functional communication, and social skills.

We’re so grateful for the knowledge, dedication, and compassion Zoe brings to our team and the individuals and families we serve!

Congratulations, Zoe, on 2 wonderful years with FBS! Here’s to many more! ✨

Address

2353 Badger Street
Marquette, MI
49855

Website

http://www.fbsmi.com/

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