Vivant Counseling and Wellness

06/20/2026

Happy Pride! And a belated Happy Juneteenth! 💙🩷💚💗❤️💜🖤💛💓🧡💘💝

06/19/2026

If you've been carrying the weight of the week and need a dedicated space to help your nervous system return to baseline, I have a spot at the table for you.

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06/17/2026

💙Different, not less. 💙

Autism spectrum disorder shapes how individuals communicate, connect, and experience the world around them. At Vivant, we believe in celebrating neurodiversity and providing care that honors each individual's unique voice and strengths.

If you are looking for a supportive, neurodiversity-affirming partner for your family's behavioral health journey, we are here for you.

📞 Reach out today by calling or texting 716.869.6095

🐾Lexi will listen and protect all day long. You need to ask 🐾

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

***UPDATE! Apollo is home! 🐾

**LOST DOG** - ARPIN/SHERRY
Apollo went missing on 6-15-26 from 7992 County Rd F in Arpin . He is a big boy at around 100 lbs.

06/15/2026

LOST DOG Maya 2026-06-13! Jones Valley Rd near Duberstein Rd, Mosinee, Marathon County, WI, US, 54455. Female ***Rottweiler/Border Collie*** Tan or Cream/Brown/Black. Please do not call out to, or chase her! If you see Maya, please contact the owner right away! Thank you!

Contact: [email protected]

More Info: https://petfbi.org/api/view/796232/3t36z9qa

Let's get Maya home!
ID: 796232 (SLW)

06/15/2026

💚💚💚if you need help navigating your mental health, contact us today.

🧠 Bipolar Disorder: Beyond the Mood Swings

We often use the phrase "I’m so bipolar" to describe everyday mood shifts, but true Bipolar Disorder is a deeply misunderstood neurological condition.

It’s not just about being happy one minute and sad the next. It’s a chronic mental health condition characterized by severe shifts in energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.

Here is what it actually looks like:

The Highs (Mania or Hypomania): This isn't just "happiness." It’s an intense state of high energy. Someone experiencing mania might have racing thoughts, talk incredibly fast, feel invincible, or go days with barely any sleep.

The Lows (Depression):This goes far beyond feeling blue. It is a heavy, debilitating exhaustion, a loss of interest in everything, and overwhelming feelings of worthlessness or emptiness.

The "In-Between" (Euthymia): People with bipolar disorder spend plenty of time in a stable, typical mood state.

The Biggest Myth: People with bipolar disorder bounce back and forth constantly.

The Reality:These mood episodes usually last for weeks or even months at a time, not hours.

The good news?It is highly treatable. With a combination of medication, therapy, and a solid support system, people living with bipolar disorder lead full, thriving lives.

Let's break the stigma by changing how we talk about it. 💚

Photo: because she’s cute 🐾💚🐾🩷

06/12/2026

🧠🧐Let's normalize talking about this. 🧠💬

Did you know that nearly 1 in 7 people globally are living with a mental health condition? It’s incredibly common, yet so many people struggle in silence because of stigma.

Here are the most common mental health disorders affecting millions of people every single day:
🔹 Anxiety Disorders: This is the most common group worldwide. It goes way beyond typical everyday stress—causing excessive, overwhelming fear or worry that can make daily tasks feel like a mountain to climb.
🔹 Depression & Mood Disorders: Not just "feeling sad." Depression is a persistent low mood, loss of interest in life, and exhaustion that lasts for weeks or longer, deeply impacting how someone thinks and functions.
🔹 Substance Use Disorders: Often co-occurring with anxiety or depression, this involves a frequent reliance on substances that disrupts everyday health, work, and relationships.
🔹 Bipolar Disorder: Characterized by intense shifts in energy and mood, causing a person to swing between emotional highs (mania) and deep lows (depression).

Mental health struggles are NOT a character flaw, and they are NOT a sign of weakness. They are real, medical conditions—and most importantly, they are treatable.

If you or someone you love is going through it, please know you aren’t alone and help is out there. Vivant Counseling can help navigate the journey.