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Growth doesn’t always feel big or obvious.

Sometimes, growth looks like getting out of bed on a difficult day, asking for help, setting a boundary, resting without guilt, or simply choosing to keep showing up for yourself. 🤍

Reflection prompt:
What is one small way you have shown up for yourself recently, even when it was difficult?

Take a moment to recognize it. Small steps still count. 🌱

Written by Samiha Uddin, MSW Intern
Supervised by Dr. Jennifer Vasquez, LCSW-S
Inspired Practice LLC

Happy World Gratitude Day! 🌍💛

Today is a reminder to pause and appreciate the people, moments, and little things that bring meaning to our lives. Practicing gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring life’s challenges—it simply helps us notice the good that exists alongside them.

What’s one thing you’re grateful for today? 💭

Created by: Nia Gonzalez, BSW Intern. Supervised by Jennifer Vasquez, PhD, LCSW-S, at Inspired Practice LLC.

September is National Recovery Month, a time to recognize the strength, resilience, and hope found throughout the recovery journey. This Sunday, take a moment to reflect on how far you’ve come, what you want to carry forward, and what you’re ready to release.



Created by: Krystal Camp (MSW Volunteer)
Supervised by: Dr. Jennifer Vasquez, LCSW-S at Inspired Practice LLC

Finding Mental Health & Community Resources

Finding the right support can feel overwhelming but it doesn't have to be. 🌿

Start local. Ask a trusted professional.
Check community spaces like libraries, schools, and faith groups.
And if the first option isn't the right fit, keep looking for low-cost, culturally responsive, and peer-support alternatives exist too.

You deserve support that feels safe, accessible, and right for you.

Created by Christiana Temeng, an MSW intern at Inspired Practice LLC and supervised by Dr. Jennifer Vasquez, LCSW-S.

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Finding safe and affordable housing can be challenging, but community resources can help. Opportunity Home San Antonio offers affordable housing and rental assistance programs for eligible individuals and families in the San Antonio area. Visit homesa.org or call 210-477-6000 to learn more about available programs and eligibility.



Created by: Krystal Camp (MSW Volunteer)
Supervised by: Dr. Jennifer Vasquez, LCSW-S at Inspired Practice LLC

Self-care doesn’t have to cost anything. Sometimes stepping outside, taking a walk, enjoying the fresh air, or simply giving yourself a few quiet moments to meditate can help you reset. This weekend, consider making a little time for yourself and doing something that supports your well-being.



Created by: Krystal Camp (MSW Volunteer)
Supervised by: Dr. Jennifer Vasquez, LCSW-S at Inspired Practice LLC

FIND THE CARE YOU NEED

Finding the right mental health support shouldn't feel overwhelming. 🌿 Whether you start with a quick search, a trusted professional, or your local community spaces help is out there, and it's worth the search. You deserve care that feels safe, accessible, and right for you. 💛

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Made by: Christiana Temeng (Social Work Intern, Inspired Practice LLC)
Supervised by: Dr. Jennifer Vasquez, LCSW-S

Coping Skill of the Week 🌿

When stress or overwhelm starts to build, take a moment to come back to your breath. Deep breathing is a simple coping skill you can practice almost anywhere to create a little more space between what you’re feeling and how you respond.

Try the 4-7-8 technique: inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7, and slowly exhale for 8. Repeat and notice what changes. 🤍

Remember: you don’t have to fix everything at once. Sometimes, the first step is simply pausing.



By Samiha Uddin MSW Intern supervised by Dr. Jennifer Vasquez, LCSW-S at Inspired Practice LLC

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re honoring the connection between culture, identity, community, and mental health. 💛

Culturally responsive mental health care means creating space for your language, traditions, family values, spirituality, and lived experiences. Seeking support is not a weakness—it’s an act of strength. 🌿

Let’s continue breaking the stigma, challenging stereotypes, and making mental health conversations more accessible and culturally affirming.



By Samiha Uddin MSW Intern supervised by Dr. Jennifer Vasquez, LCSW-S at Inspired Practice LLC

Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t keep everything bottled up.🗣️😌

Expressing your thoughts and feelings can be a helpful way to process what you’re experiencing and ease some of the stress and anxiety you may be carrying. Whether you talk with someone you trust, write in a journal, or simply jot your thoughts down in your Notes app, giving yourself space to express what you’re feeling can make a big difference.

Created by: Nia Gonzalez, BSW Intern. Supervised by Jennifer Vasquez, PhD, LCSW-S, at Inspired Practice LLC.