Across Therapy

06/03/2026

Meet Bingo! He loves greeting folks, getting rubs and even giving little hugs! As well as working with his Mom Jennifer Dennison Martinez providing therapy sessions. Anytime Bingo comes to work the office is beaming with joy!

06/03/2026

Burnout has some well-known signs:

Exhaustion - can’t find your energy no matter what

brain fog - clarity eludes you, easily distracted

Disconnection - hard to connect with people or projects

Overwhelm - everything feels jumbled together and too much

Some signs are less obvious - but just as important:

Snapping faster - when little things make you lose it.

Struggling to care - what used to be important no longer is

Feeling flat - like living a shade of gray

Forgetting simple things - when your brain is just too overloaded

Low patience - high irritation if your expectations aren’t immediately met

Waking up drained - when your energy is depleted even before the day begins

Dreading small tasks - even little things feel daunting and too much

Showing up still - feeling like a robot, but still trying to get it all done.

Know that it can get better. Clearly, there has to be a shift - your body and mind are trying to tell you that this pattern is no longer working.

The good news is:

“With the right support, your nervous system can heal, your capacity can return, and life can stop feeling this relentlessly heavy.” Dr. Linnea Passaler

The first step is to recognize what’s actually going on…

How has burnout shown up for you?

Drop a 🩶 if you recognize any of the signs.

06/02/2026

“Listening: You can convey no greater honor than actually hearing what someone has to say.”― Philip Crosby

Have you ever felt that what you were trying to say was completely invalidated by the other person? Like they did not even hear, never mind accept what you were conveying? Poor listening is often the cause of interpersonal issues and conflicts. People often cite feelings of alienation or being put down whenever they perceive that the conversation is one-sided.

Many think that listening is a prelude for giving advice to the other person. Not so! A good listener mainly pays attention to what the speaker is saying, rather than focusing on what suggestion to provide. Listening to someone does not mean that you have to “fix,” agree, or consent to what the other party is saying, but it does require you to respect the person’s thoughts and feelings.

Offering the other party your undivided attention requires you to put aside anything that may distract you.(Yes, put down that phone.) Most of us would appreciate being heard and being seen, and being validated for what we are feeling. We may not be looking for the “answer.” Sometimes the best answer is ”I don’t have the answers, but I’m here for you as you figure it out.”

05/28/2026

Our STAR ladies group has been hard at work adding color and happiness to our outdoor area 🌷🌼🪻

04/30/2026

When we pause enough to be present for the little things: cool moments, beauty in nature, or even smiles that light up a face, it can be quite amazing to really take in how good life already is.

There is so much of the good stuff around us when we make a point of noticing it.

Drop a 💚 if you agree. What jumped out for you today?

04/21/2026

Happiness depends on how you appreciate and enjoy what you have, whether it is a lot or little. There are people who have very little and are much happier than those who have great fortunes.⠀If you want to be happy, start by appreciating everything around you and stop complaining about what you don’t have. It is almost impossible for all areas of your life to be complete at once, but this doesn’t mean that you can’t be happy with what’s already in your hands.

The smell of coffee in the morning, your little daughter’s smile, dancing to a song in the middle of the living room with your partner, running after butterflies with your dogs, seeing the stars, a good conversation on the beach, feeling the breeze on your face, a leisurely hot bath… These are the little things that give us happiness, don’t you think?⠀

I think it’s important to find the little things everyday life that make you happy. - Paula cole

04/16/2026

04/14/2026

Be grateful for the ones already in your life, and curious about who you have yet to meet. We really don’t know what’s around the corner. Focus on the good stuff, and you will find more of it.

Drop a 🌈 if you are open!

04/07/2026

Longing is part of being human.

There will always be something we miss, want, or wish was different.

But gratitude helps us stay connected to what is also true:

what is here, what is good, and what is quietly supportive, right now.

Gratitude softens mind games and opens new options.



Comment a 💙 heart if you are choosing not to let longing define your life.

04/01/2026

Time and time again we hear the phrase that life is too short and that we should do it now before it’s too late. Isn’t it ironic that this call to action always seems to come after someone or something close to us has been taken away?

We say things like "I wish I had said..." or "I wish I had done..." after the opportunity has just slipped by. Sometimes the most essential words are the ones we wish we had shared, breeding regret, guilt, and a tangle of rough feelings…

Sooooo, the next time you want to express your feelings to the people you care about, TELL THEM!

1. Tell a friend how much you love them.
2.Tell your team how much you value them.
3.Tell a stranger that you admire their style, their smile, whatever it may be…

Every moment is an opportunity to help people feel seen, feel loved, and that they matter. The future cannot be predicted. In a very real way, all we have is now.

CHALLENGE: IN the next 24 hours,, tell someone how much you care for them!

Drop a 💛 if you are willing to tell someone what they mean to you!