Ouroboros Counseling

07/14/2026

Todays activity is about perspective. The colored dots represent the event and the different things the dot can become represents different perspectives on that event.

Perspective shifting is a useful skill because it helps:
• Build empathy
• Lower unnecessary guilt and shame
• Helps with understanding
• Allows us to grow

We are rewriting the narrative that our perspective has!
• Our friend canceled plans because they are tired and didn't sleep well. They dont hate us or are tired of us. Weve had to cancel before too.
• Our partner is upset because we said something that hurt them. That doesn't mean they dont love us, but it does mean they're upset with us and our actions
• Our parent is fearful that we will get hurt if we travel to another state by ourselves. Its nit that they dont trust us and they just want some reassurance.

Sometimes taking another's Perspective is hard, especially when we feel hurt by the person. Note that we are allowed to feel hurt, and also understand why they took the action they took.

So take perspective, shift the narrative, rewrite the story.

06/29/2026

Something we've been exploring the therapeutic junk/creative journals to help express that journaling doesn't simply have to be words on a page. This was a flower made with acrylic ink and string, filled in with markers, and then a letter written to our past selves.

This is a reminder that we are constantly growing, but are still blooming in different ways. Growth is hard, its messy, but its also allowed to be beautiful in all of its forms. If you try to make one yourself, we'd love to see your flower!

06/22/2026

July groups are ready to go! This next month on Poly & Poly and Q***r Adventuring Society!

Poly & Poly: https://forms.gle/XMPo27bGDYffvv6c8
Lamplighters Festival:
A seasonal festival approaches and you and your group are given the task to set and light the lanterns. Each one means something different and gives meaning to the people enjoying this festival. Players will be making a map of sorts and have something to take home.

Space Taxi:
You and your group have decided to take a space taxi to travel through the weird galaxy. Full of silly shenanigans, you and your group will come across problems to solve and cats....lots of cats

Q***r Adventuring Society: https://forms.gle/qQhHQPWUXEiVcnGE9
Cuticorium: You and your group are bugs traveling a great, wide world. Explore everything from fungal forests and the Cuticorium, a safe haven for all bugs.

Renegades:
You and your group are rebels fighting against a tyrannical empire. Leans on eachothers strengths, learn to take breaths amongst the chaos, and win against those who seek to harm others.

06/09/2026

Due to the popularity and interest of the Polycules & Polyhedrals, we have opened another style one day group for people to join! Q***r Adventurers Society is an adult group for Q***r individuals seeking a space to explore identity and express joy. There's so much happening against the Q***r community, specifically to the Trans Community, and these spaces are important to have. Joy is a form of rebellion, and as a Q***r owned practice, we are a place to hold that community and joy.

First one is this Sunday! Sign up at:
https://forms.gle/8KMmWwzVM4axjkUY6

06/02/2026

Video games in therapy can be so much more than “just playing games.” 🎮

Games can help kids and teens build communication skills, practice emotional regulation, strengthen problem-solving skills, learn teamwork, and increase confidence, all in a way that feels engaging and safe.

For many children and teens, play creates connection. Sometimes it’s easier to open up while racing in Mario Kart, working together in It Takes Two, or solving challenges in Pico Park than sitting face-to-face in a traditional conversation.

Therapy can meet kids where they are, and sometimes that includes a controller, teamwork, laughter, and meaningful moments in between. 💛

📞 903.778.8235
📍2808 S. Main St, STE I, Lindale Tx 75771
https://www.kindmindcounselingpllc.com/

06/02/2026

NEW!!
Polycules & Polyhedrals is a dedicated space for polycules to come together and work on communication, teamwork, and community use tabletop games. It can be hard to commit time to a weekly meet-up, so we've created these one night events where your polycule comes first.
It isn't group therapy. It's simply a night to be together in a fun and meaningful way.

Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbOny57nkdO1v9hNQ-ywaEz6NO1Iv3wyE2OALOLbvErqghhQ/viewform?pli=1

All supplies are provided!

This month, we will be hosting:
Definitely Wizards - Come try to pass the national wizard exam together, knowing nothing about being a wizard

Goblins Stole My Dice - Those goblins are at it again with their shenanigans, and this time, they stole your dice!!

05/19/2026

Our very own Britain Shaw, LPC was interviewed by VoyageSTL. If you ever wanted to know about her story and how this whole thing got started, it's the place to learn it!

Today we’d like to introduce you to Britain Shaw. Hi Britain, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today? I didn’t know I wanted to […]

05/18/2026

"When you think of everyone you love....I hope you include yourself" - Charles Mackesy

05/13/2026

Mary Armitage, a journalism major at SLU, ran an article on Tabletop Therapy for teens and featured some great professionals in the area! You can find Thomas and Britain Shaw, LPC in there speaking about their thoughts and experiences running tabletop gaming therapy groups for teens.

When you think of tabletop role-playing games, what comes to mind? Fantastical stories, imaginative personas, many-sided dice? It may seem…

04/13/2026

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