Restorative Counseling Collective

05/11/2026

🚭 Thinking about quitting smoking? Your future self is already cheering you on.

Quitting isn’t easy — and anyone who says it is has never actually done it. But it is possible, and it’s one of the most powerful things you can do for your long‑term health. Your lungs, your heart, your energy, your sleep, your skin… they all feel the difference.

And you don’t have to do it alone.

A provider can help you:

Understand your triggers

Build a realistic quit plan

Explore medications or tools that actually work

Stay accountable when motivation dips

Celebrate the wins (even the tiny ones)

Because quitting isn’t just about stopping a habit — it’s about getting your life back. Your breath. Your energy. Your confidence. Your freedom.

If you’re ready to take the first step — or even just think about the first step — we’re here to support you without judgment, pressure, or guilt.

📍 281 US Hwy 60, Republic, MO
🌐 https://www.riverbranchhealthcare.com

05/11/2026

05/08/2026

Children don’t always have the words—but they always have play.

Through play, children:
✔ process big emotions
✔ work through fears
✔ express what they can’t say out loud

Play is their language.

Watch your child’s play this week—what might they be telling you?

05/06/2026

1 in 5 moms experience a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder.

That means if you're struggling… you are far from alone.

Support is available. Healing is possible.

CTA:
If this resonates, reach out. You deserve support 🤍

05/04/2026

🌿 Supplements can absolutely support your health — but only when they’re the right ones.

Walking into a store or scrolling online can feel like stepping into a maze of powders, pills, promises, and price tags. And here’s the truth: not all supplements are created equal, and not every supplement is right for every body.

That’s where having a provider in your corner makes all the difference.

A trained provider can help you:

Understand what your body actually needs

Avoid wasting money on things that won’t help

Choose high‑quality, third‑party tested brands

Prevent interactions with medications or conditions

Build a plan that supports your long‑term health

Supplements can be powerful tools — but only when they’re safe, targeted, and chosen with intention. Your health deserves more than guesswork.

If you’re thinking about adding supplements or want to make sure you’re taking the right ones, we’re here to guide you.

📍 281 US Hwy 60, Republic, MO
🌐 https://www.riverbranchhealthcare.com

05/04/2026

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It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for! Registration is live for CAMP WELLSPRING 2026!
We only have 30 spots available for each gender, so sign up soon to reserve yours! We can’t wait to see you this summer!
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/7VriETRSWbhyb6yNA

05/01/2026

Motherhood can be beautiful—and overwhelming.
Both can exist at the same time.

If you’re feeling touched out, anxious, overstimulated, or not like yourself… you’re not failing. You’re human.

Maternal mental health matters—not just for moms, but for entire families.

Save this as a reminder or share with a mom who needs to hear it today 🤍
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04/29/2026

Play therapy might be helpful if your child:
• Has big emotions that feel hard to manage
• Gets easily frustrated or overwhelmed
• Struggles with transitions or changes
• Has experienced a stressful or scary event
• Has difficulty expressing feelings

💛 Therapy isn’t just for crises—it’s a space for growth, healing, and confidence-building.

Curious if play therapy is right for your child? Let’s talk. We’re here to support both you and your child.

04/27/2026

Meet the team at Healthy Roots Counseling: Melanie Shands, LCSW; Katie Gerwel, LPC; Emily McCarty, LPC, and Kari Sugiyama, LPC.
Healthy Roots Counseling consistent of four person-centered therapists who want to help you heal from your past so you can live your best future. We offer individual therapy, play therapy and EMDR therapy. We have a passion for helping young adults, new mothers and their children thrive into today's world!
🌱 Let's grow through what you go through 🌱

04/26/2026

These slow, peaceful mornings don’t happen every day—but when they do, I soak them in. ☕️☀️