Ascend Mental Health Coaching and Consulting

09/02/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. 💜🩵

Parents, if your child, adolescent, or young adult is struggling emotionally, you don’t have to figure out the next step alone.

Whether you’re noticing withdrawal, overwhelm, changes in mood, or your young person simply needs a safe space to talk, Ascend Mental Health Coaching & Consulting is here to support young people and their families.

💜 Start the conversation.
🩵 Reach out for support.
💜 Remind them they don’t have to carry it alone.

If there is an immediate safety concern or suicidal crisis, call or text 988 for 24/7 crisis support.

08/20/2026

Parents…have your kids ever tried this one? 😂

You tell them no.

So they go ask the other parent.

And if that parent says yes, suddenly it’s, “Well, Daddy said I could…” or “Mama said it was okay.”

Listen. 😂 Kids will absolutely find the loophole if we leave one open.

One thing I think is so important in parenting is making sure our children understand that we don’t go back and forth between parents looking for the answer we want.

Now, does that mean parents are always going to agree? Absolutely not. We’re two different people. Sometimes one parent may even think the other one is completely wrong.

But that conversation needs to happen between the adults.

Because when we override each other in front of our children, we can unintentionally teach them that one parent’s authority only matters until the other parent says something different.

So maybe the family rule needs to be simple:

If you already asked one parent and got an answer, you don’t go ask the other one hoping for a different answer.

You can be disappointed.
You can disagree.
You can even think the answer is unfair.

But you cannot parent shop. 😂

And whew…these teenagers will definitely make you find out where the holes are in your parenting system! 😩😂

💛 Ascend Mental Health Coaching & Consulting

08/17/2026

Messages like these remind me why I created Ascend.

Knowing that Ascend is making a difference through both direct support and practical resources means more than I can say.

If you’ve been looking for support for yourself or your family or resources to use with those you serve, I’d love to help.

📚 Ascend workbooks are available on Amazon.com and through my Stan Store.
📩 Coaching, consulting, workshops, and other services are also available.

Keep growing. Keep moving forward. Keep ascending. ✨

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08/16/2026

📚✨ School is back in session… and so is the need for SUPPORT.

A new school year can bring excitement, but it can also bring stress, anxiety, big emotions, friendship challenges, behavior concerns, family transitions, and the pressure of trying to keep it all together.

That’s where Ascend Mental Health Coaching & Consulting comes in. 💛

Ascend provides support and resources designed to help children, teens, parents, families, and professionals navigate life’s challenges while building healthy coping skills, confidence, emotional wellness, and stronger connections.

✨ Services & Resources Include:
• Mental health coaching and support
• Parent support and consultation
• Social-emotional and coping skills resources
• Workshops, trainings, and presentations
• Mental health consultation
• Educational workbooks and resources

📖 Ascend workbooks are also available on Amazon and other resources through my Stan Store, making it easy to access practical tools you can use at home, at school, or with the children and families you serve.

If this school year has already shown you that your child, or maybe you could use a little extra support, you don’t have to wait until things become overwhelming.

Sometimes the next step is simply having the right tools and the right support.

📩 Send me a message to learn more about services, workshops, consultations, or resources.

07/22/2026

💚 This image is such a powerful reminder.

As we prepare for another school year, we often think about what our students may be carrying into the classroom.

But our teachers have stories, too.

Some are celebrating new beginnings. Others are quietly carrying grief, anxiety, family challenges, financial stress, health concerns, or simply wondering how they’ll make it through another school year.

Yet every morning, they show up. They greet students with a smile. They teach, encourage, and pour into others.

As a mental health coach and school social worker, I’ve seen both sides of the hallway. I know that our educators need support just as much as our students do.

This school year, let’s remember to extend grace, kindness, and appreciation to the people who spend their days caring for everyone else.

💚 Teachers, your mental health matters too.

As we head into a new school year (as parents or teachers) let’s choose kindness, patience and grace. We never know what someone else is carrying 💛

07/21/2026

📚✏️ Back-to-School is Almost Here! 🍎

A new school year means new teachers, new routines, new opportunities…and for many students, new worries too.

Here are a few ways to help your child start the year strong:

✅ Start adjusting bedtime and wake-up routines now.
✅ Talk positively about school and listen to any fears or concerns.
✅ Create a consistent homework and evening routine before the first day.
✅ Encourage organization with a planner or calendar.
✅ Focus on progress, not perfection. Every child adjusts at their own pace.
✅ Check in daily with one simple question: “What was the best part of your day?” (Instead of just asking, “How was school?”)

Remember, behavior is communication. If your child seems more emotional, anxious, withdrawn, or frustrated during those first few weeks, they may be having a harder time adjusting than they’re able to express.

💚At Ascend Mental Health Coaching & Consulting, we’re here to support children, teens, and families as they navigate school-related stress, anxiety, emotional regulation, executive functioning, and life transitions. Sometimes just a few sessions can make a world of difference in helping a child regain confidence and helping parents feel equipped with practical strategies.

🎯 As a free gift, I’ve attached a Back-to-School Goals Worksheet that families can print and complete together. It’s designed for students of all ages (from elementary through high school) and is a great way to start meaningful conversations, set goals, and head into the school year with purpose.

📥 Feel free to print it, and share it with another family who could use it!

☺️ If you found this helpful, please like, comment, and share this post so it can reach more families as we kick off a brand-new school year.

📩 If your child or family could benefit from extra support this school year, we’d be honored to walk alongside you.

06/13/2026

One year ago, I took a leap of faith and launched Ascend Mental Health Coaching & Consulting.

What started as a dream to support children, teens, adults, and families has grown into something I am incredibly proud of.

Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to encourage, equip, and empower individuals through life’s challenges while helping them build resilience, confidence, and emotional wellness.

Thank you to every client, parent, school, colleague, friend, and supporter who has trusted, referred, shared, liked, followed, prayed, and encouraged me along the way.

Year One was about building.

Year Two is about growing.

💚 Happy 1st Birthday, Ascend!

05/29/2026

Parents spend weeks preparing their children academically for a new school year, but emotional preparation matters too.

Summer is the perfect time to strengthen confidence, coping skills, communication, and healthy routines before the stress of school returns.

A little support now can make a big difference later. 💚

Now scheduling summer sessions for kids, teens, and parents. Message me for availability.

05/26/2026

Summer doesn’t have to be a setback.

It can be the season your child builds confidence, coping skills, emotional regulation, and healthier routines before the next school year begins.

At Ascend Mental Health Coaching & Consulting, summer support sessions are designed to help kids, teens, and parents reset, regroup, and grow. ☀️

Now scheduling summer sessions.
Message me for availability.

05/25/2026

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