Jennifer Welvaert-Koch, LCPCApr 25, 20191 minIt's Hard to Hug a Moving TargetWe humans are amazing at being busy- whether we're catering to the pressure to be productive 24/7, hustling for our worth, competing for...
Jennifer Welvaert-Koch, LCPCApr 20, 20191 minBreaking OutI was so disappointed a couple of months ago when I realized beneath that huge blanket of snow on our deck was my pot of chives. I forgot...
Jennifer Welvaert-Koch, LCPCFeb 27, 20193 minTrading Guilt for GratitudeI felt especially joyful with anticipation as I sat with my husband at our departure gate at the Atlanta airport. The adorable couple...
Jennifer Welvaert-Koch, LCPCFeb 7, 20191 minHappy National Send a Card to a Friend Day!Did you know that February 7th is National Send a Card to a Friend Day? Me neither, until today! If you have an appreciation for silly...
Jennifer Welvaert-Koch, LCPCDec 25, 20184 min12 Days of ChristmasWhat are you giving your loved ones this holiday season? I don't know about you but I did not give ANYONE any birds, golden rings, a...
Jennifer Welvaert-Koch, LCPCDec 1, 20182 minWe're Turning One!Creative Counseling for Healthy Living, LLC turns one today! I couldn't be happier or more grateful for all the amazing experiences and...
Jennifer Welvaert-Koch, LCPCOct 30, 20181 min30 Days of Gratitude Challenge30 Day Gratitude Challenges are becoming more popular, and for good reason. Multiple studies show that making a regular practice of...
Jennifer Welvaert-Koch, LCPCOct 18, 20181 minTool-Kits for Self-CareWhat a great morning at POPS: Parents of Preschoolers Group at Bethel Baptist Church in Port Byron! I thoroughly enjoyed talking with...
Jennifer Welvaert-Koch, LCPCOct 3, 20184 minCreate!It's no secret I love anything creative. So when I saw that MasterCard was sponsoring the Grow Your Biz contest for small businesses and...
Jennifer Welvaert-Koch, LCPCSep 26, 20181 minSelf-Compassion at WorkI want to take a moment to say thank you to The HON Company for inviting me to speak on mental wellness and specifically self-compassion...
Jennifer Welvaert-Koch, LCPCAug 11, 20183 minWhat Would Happen If We Believed Our Bodies Are Doing the Best They Can?Thanks to Dr. Brené Brown's concept of Living BIG (practicing boundaries, integrity, and generosity) people everywhere are making shifts...
Jennifer Welvaert-Koch, LCPCJul 10, 20184 minConnecting with Your Kids via FaceTime or SkypeSeldom do I travel without my children, but when I do we make a habit of using FaceTime or Skype to talk face to face. I use the word...
Jennifer Welvaert-Koch, LCPCApr 21, 20186 minFinding Enough TimeIf you are anything like the other millions of Americans, the term "time poverty" may be new to you, but you are very familiar with the...
Jennifer Welvaert-Koch, LCPCMar 23, 20184 minFinding My Mama TribeThis afternoon one of my besties of nearly 20 years and her kiddos are en route to visit me and my family for a few days. I CAN'T WAIT!...
Jennifer Welvaert-Koch, LCPCFeb 14, 20183 minSelf-care is for Everybody. Period.Valentine's Day seems like perfect timing to talk about loving ourselves and practicing self-care. Self-care is the act of tending to our...
Jennifer Welvaert-Koch, LCPCFeb 3, 20183 minSame View, Different DayMy most favorite birthday gift of all time was the used Minolta SLR analog camera with 50mm lens my dad bought me for my birthday when I...
Jennifer Welvaert-Koch, LCPCJan 13, 20183 minUsing Play to Teach Self-Regulation SkillsOne of the ways we can help our children flourish is to help them develop self-regulation skills. Self-regulation is a complex process in...
Jennifer Welvaert-Koch, LCPCDec 26, 20173 minNew Year's Resolution ChallengeI am a sap for New Year's resolutions - all it takes is one viewing of "It's a Wonderful Life" or opening a brand new calendar to get me...
Jennifer Welvaert-Koch, LCPCDec 16, 20176 minAccepting Fear: Teaching our kids to be braveAs a parent, and a counselor, we talk a lot about feelings in our family. So I was not surprised last week at my four year old daughter's...