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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

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Finding Peace in the Chaos, 5 Strategies to Balance Being and Doing from a Christian Counselor

Feeling overwhelmed? Discover 5 strategies to find balance in being and doing as you manage a busy schedule. Christian counseling in MO & KS.

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Grief Is Not Linear: Understanding, Supporting, and Healing Through Loss with Your Mental Health

Learn what grief is AND isn’t. We debunk myths, how grief looks like for men, women, and children, and find an extensive list of grief resources for any type of loss you are experiencing.

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🌿 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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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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