Alliance Counseling Services

06/18/2026

Sometimes people don't need solutions; they just need to be heard. No distractions, no jumping in to fix things...just presence. If someone wants help solving a problem, they'll ask. And if you're ever unsure, it's okay to ask how you can support them! It's all part of practicing active listening.👂🏻✨ 💬

Listening isn’t waiting for your turn to speak; it’s making space for someone else’s story.

For more tips on how to have a supportive conversation, visit: ruok.org.au/how-to-ask

06/15/2026

Burnout doesn't just affect your mental health; it can impact many areas of your life. Research professor, author, and public speaker Brene Brown shares her #1 strategy for combating burnout!

In today's world, experiencing some degree of burnout — when you're so mentally and physically exhausted that even basic tasks seem overwhelming — can feel inevitable.

06/11/2026

Nothing brings Payton a greater sense of calm than reading the Bible. 📖✨That’s why praying and spending time in Scripture are her favorite ways to cope! 🙏🏼 Even on her hardest days, bringing everything to the feet of Jesus lifts the weight off her shoulders. 🤍

06/09/2026

Fighting in a relationship isn't the problem...it's HOW you fight. In this clip, Julie & John Gottman break down the 3 styles of fighting and how doing it the right way can bring couples closer, not push them apart!
It's a perspective we even incorporate in counseling, because health conflict = healthier connection.✨💛

06/05/2026

Cooking is Rick's go-to coping activity! 👨🏻‍🍳 Trying new recipes helps him stay grounded, focused, and in control when life feels chaotic. 🍴We like to think his kitchen energy is a little calmer than this...but hey, whatever works, right? 🤷🏻‍♀️😂😉

06/05/2026

Cooking is Rick’s go-to coping activity! 👨🏻‍🍳 Trying new recipes helps him stay grounded, focused, and in control when life feels chaotic. 🍴We like to think his kitchen energy is a little calmer than this...but hey, whatever works, right? 🤷🏻‍♀️😂😉

06/03/2026

Temporary, urgent collaboration is what management theory and workplace psychology call a "swarm". In the popular show, "The Pitt", we see the hospital team constantly becoming the perfect swarm in order to help people while in the busy, occasionally frantic, emergency department! 🏥

Swarms can occur in other place settings as well, such as crews that create films and teammates during a sports game!

The popular medical thriller, The Pitt, shows how teamwork manages crisis.

06/01/2026

Happy June 1st, everyone!☀️ It's a new month, so let's take a moment to pause and check in with ourselves. 😌

✨Ask yourself: How am I really feeling right now? What do I need more of this month? What can I let go of? What's one thing I'm proud of from May?

Remember, progress doesn't have to be loud...taking care of yourself is enough!! 🙌🏻

05/27/2026

Kali’s go-to coping method: journaling! 📝
When thoughts get too loud, just let your hand write! No rules, no pressure, no perfect grammar, it’s just a space to get everything out of your head.

Lately, Kali has been starting each entry like a little chapter, adding a bit of whimsy to it all, because honestly, it makes it kind of fun! Besides, life is a story, right? 📖

05/25/2026

We remember. We honor. We thank you. Forever grateful for those who gave everything. 🤍❤️💙