Mending Hearts Counseling Center

06/11/2026

Thursday: Rainbow Relaxation 🌈

💙 Coping Skill of the Day: Rainbow Relaxation 🌈

Help your child slow down and relax their body using colors!

Ask them to:

❤️ Take a deep breath and think of something red.

🧡 Take a breath and think of something orange.

💛 Think of something yellow.

💚 Think of something green.

💙 Think of something blue.

💜 Think of something purple.

As they focus on colors and breathing, their body naturally begins to calm.

06/11/2026

Wednesday: Turtle Technique 🐢

💙 Coping Skill of the Day: Turtle Technique 🐢

Sometimes children feel so angry or frustrated that they don't know what to do.

Teach them to be like a turtle!

🐢 Stop.

🐢 Pull into your "shell" (hug yourself or tuck your head down).

🐢 Take 3 deep breaths.

🐢 Think about a solution.

🐢 Come back out when your body feels calm.

This skill helps children learn self-control and emotional regulation.

💚 Even grown-ups can use the Turtle Technique!

06/09/2026

Tuesday: 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding 🌈

💙 Coping Skill of the Day: 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding 🌈

When children feel worried, nervous, or overwhelmed, grounding can help bring their attention back to the present moment.

Try this together:

👀 Name 5 things you can see.

✋ Name 4 things you can touch.

👂 Name 3 things you can hear.

👃 Name 2 things you can smell.

👅 Name 1 thing you can taste.

This activity helps calm anxious thoughts and encourages mindfulness.

💚 Practice it at home, in the car, or before bedtime.

06/08/2026

This week we are focusing on a coping skill a day! Come back each day to find the newest coping skill! Let's help regulate!

Monday: Balloon Breathing 🎈

💙 Coping Skill of the Day: Balloon Breathing 🎈

When big feelings feel overwhelming, balloon breathing can help children slow down, calm their bodies, and regain control of their emotions.

✨ Here's how it works:

🔹 Take a slow, deep breath in through your nose (imagine you're filling up a balloon).

🔹 Hold your breath for a second.

🔹 Slowly breathe out through your mouth (let the balloon go).

This simple coping skill can help reduce feelings of stress, worry, frustration, and anger.

💚 Encourage your child to practice balloon breathing when they are calm so it's easier to use when big emotions show up.

06/07/2026

💙💚 A Message from Mending Hearts Counseling Center 💚💙

Our hearts are with everyone affected by the tragic events at the Old West End Festival. We extend our deepest condolences to the victims, their families, friends, first responders, and all members of our community who have been impacted.

In the aftermath of traumatic events, it is normal to experience a wide range of emotions, including fear, sadness, anger, confusion, anxiety, or even numbness. Children, teens, and adults may each process these events differently.

As we come together as a community, we encourage everyone to be gentle with themselves and others. Take time to check in on loved ones, listen without judgment, maintain routines when possible, and seek support if emotions begin to feel overwhelming.

Remember:
• It is okay to not be okay.
• It is okay to take a break from the news and social media.
• It is okay to ask for help.

Healing happens through connection, compassion, and support.

At Mending Hearts Counseling Center, we are committed to supporting children, families, and individuals as they navigate difficult emotions and experiences. If you or someone you love is struggling, please know that you do not have to face it alone.

Together, we can begin to heal.

💙 Compassion. Connection. Healing. 💚

Mending Hearts Counseling Center
419.458.3030

03/17/2026

We would love to help a local small business struggling with all the Sylvania construction that has been happening over the past year stay afloat!

A donation box will be placed in the office waiting room.....bring a gently used book or two or three to donate to this local book store! Your donations are greatly appreciated! Donations will be taken into the bookstore on April 10th.

03/10/2026

This is not hosted by Mending Hearts Counseling Center however a resource for anyone struggling with an anxious child or teen. Check this out!

03/09/2026

Does your child struggle to regulate their emotions? Many children face challenges managing strong feelings without adequate tools or resources. If your child needs help with tantrums, meltdowns, or emotional regulation, we invite you to call us today at 419-458-3030.

02/22/2026

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day!