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Welcome to the Prosper Counseling Blog.

The place where we embrace the intersection of faith and mental health.

You'll find resources, strategies, and tips to support you on your path toward holistic wellness for you and your family.

“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

🌿 The Benefits of Journaling for Your Mental Health (and How to Start)

Journaling benefits your mental health! Learn how to practice this skill, prompts to get you started, and research explaining the reason why you should start implementing this useful practice for your well-being.

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Breaking the Stigma: How "Mama's Got Anxiety" Advocates for Mental Health Support in Christian Communities

This blog post reviews anxiety in Christian women and mothers. We look at a couple of books as resources to gain perspective on the difficult parts of motherhood, and normalizing the importance of prioritizing mental health as a holistic approach to our well-being and wholness.

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The 7 Types of Rest: Finding True Renewal in God’s Presence

Rest has lots of different faces. Consider other ways to incorporate rest in addition to napping or couch sitting. You can rest in your inherent worth and not have to work for the right to earn rest.

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Are You A Highly Sensitive Person? Is it a burden or gift?

Learn about the superpowers of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Harness your strengths, and learn how being a HSP is tied to your mental health.

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Hey There, have we met?

I’m Larissa!

You’re starting your mental health journey to wellness and wholeness, an I’m honored to be your guide in the process!

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