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Renew. Connect. Thrive. Supporting parents and families to find peace at home.

08/04/2026

This is your reminder:
Caring for yourself is caring for your people.

Therapy is one of the most powerful acts of self-care there is.

It’s not indulgent. It’s not selfish.

It’s necessary. Especially when you're holding so much; for your family, your kids, your partner, your work, your community.

Sometimes, self-care looks like:
* Saying no when you're used to saying yes
* Having hard conversations and setting boundaries
* Giving yourself permission to rest—really rest
* Sitting with discomfort so you can grow through it
* Reaching out and asking for help, even when it’s hard.

You don’t need to wait for a crisis.

You don’t need to justify your pain.

You’re allowed to seek support simply because you’re human.

And therapy is a courageous, compassionate place to begin.

07/28/2026

Summer schedules can be unpredictable. Travel, camps, family visits, work, and holidays can all make it feel hard to commit to support.

Growth Rings offers flexible summer scheduling where possible, so sessions can fit around real family life.

You may be able to use the summer to start and complete a focused block of therapy, parent support, or teen college and career counselling.

Summer does not have to be a pause button. It can be a season for gentle progress, practical planning, and a stronger start to what comes next.

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07/21/2026

There are many people who can help with college applications.

What makes this different is that Kelly is also a licensed counsellor.

That means college and career counselling can include the practical pieces, such as resumes, activities, school lists, funding, admissions, and scholarships, while also supporting the emotional side of planning for the future.

Stress, uncertainty, self doubt, pressure, and decision making all matter too.

Summer can be the perfect time to get ahead with both the plan and the person behind it.

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07/16/2026

For many 10th and 11th grade students, thinking about college, careers, applications, scholarships, activities, and future plans can feel exciting and overwhelming.

Summer is a great time to make space for those conversations.
College and career counselling can help teens explore goals, build confidence, understand options, and create a plan before school pressure ramps up again.

And because this support is offered by a licensed counsellor, it may be covered by insurance depending on your plan and clinical needs.

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07/14/2026

If your child is often melting down, refusing, not listening, or struggling with transitions, summer can be a good time to slow down and address it.

Parent Child Interaction Therapy, or PCIT, helps parents strengthen connection, reduce daily power struggles, and support more positive behaviour at home.

With fewer school demands and activities, families often have more space to practise new routines and new ways of relating.

Summer can be a great season to get started and build a stronger foundation before school begins again.

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07/09/2026

Summer can be a wonderful time to begin counselling.
There is often more flexibility, fewer school pressures, and a little more breathing room to focus on things that can feel hard to fit in during the school year.

For some families, that might mean working on behaviour challenges and routines with a younger child. For others, it might mean helping a teen get ahead with college and career planning.

We can work around travel, holidays, and changing summer schedules.

A little focused support now can help families feel more prepared for what comes next.

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07/06/2026

Summer can be a strange in-between for many families—more freedom, but not always more peace.

I often ask clients:
- What routines are worth keeping?
- Where does structure help you thrive?
- And where can you let go a little?

Whether it’s quiet morning time, meal planning, screen rules, or bedtime rituals, the small things do matter.

What routines or rhythms help your family feel more grounded in summer?

I’d love to hear what works for you.

07/01/2026

Summer and screens... it’s a tricky combo, right? I’ve shared a short video with 7 screen time strategies I use as a therapist, educator, and parent, because I know firsthand how hard it is to keep balance during the school holidays.

These tips are realistic, respectful of kids' development, and grounded in research (and lived experience!). If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by devices, this is for you.

Watch here - https://youtu.be/Z3d2-PY_ddg?si=69x7jh42aGTlFBwH

06/30/2026

Join Kelly for a relaxed, supportive discussion based on How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish.

This is a free community event for busy parents who want practical tools to improve communication, reduce power struggles, and build more respectful, connected relationships with their children.

We’ll explore simple ways to:

✅Manage big feelings with more calm
✅Encourage cooperation without constant nagging
✅Set limits while keeping connection
✅Use alternatives to punishment

No need to read the book beforehand. Just come to learn, reflect, and connect.

Parenting Book Club
Sept 24th, 2026
5.30 to 7.00pm
Paulina Springs Books, Sisters, Oregon

Register at:
www.GrowthRingsTherapy.com/events-1

Come as you are. Learn together.

06/22/2026

No One’s Perfect. And That’s Okay.

And here’s the truth: your therapist isn’t perfect either. I’m a person, just like you. That shared humanity is part of what makes this work powerful.

I don’t expect you to have it all together. I know that being human is messy. Being a parent is messy. Being in a relationship with others (and yourself) is messy.

There’s a beauty in showing up as you are.

Therapy isn’t about fixing what's broken. It’s about learning, unlearning, and reconnecting, with yourself, with your values, with the people you care about.

You don’t have to be ready. You just have to be willing.

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Sisters, OR
97759

Telephone

+15415958682

Website

http://www.growthringsfamilytherapy.com/

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