Melissa R. Parlier, LMFT

I'm walking this Saturday, April 11 in NAMIWalks High Country because is important to me as a mental health provider. Will you make a donation to help me cross the finish line? The mission of NAMI High Country is to promote recovery and optimize quality of life for people affected by mental illness in Avery, Ashe and Watauga counties. NAMI High Country and I thank you in advance for your support.

NAMIWalks High Country I'm supporting NAMI!

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✨ Chores aren’t punishments—they’re powerful little lessons in responsibility. When we guide kids with calm empathy instead of control, they feel capable, needed, and proud. It’s not about spotless floors. It’s about growing strong hearts and minds. 🧼❤️

Learn more: https://www.loveandlogic.com/blogs/our-blog/summer-chores-school-success

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The Gottman Institute 🌟

Connect before you correct, but breath and make sure you’re emotionally regulated first.

mindfulmess.mom 💗

“When you knock on the door of opportunity, do not be surprised that it’s work who answers the door.” ~ Brendon Burchard

The NC mountains have been hit hard, but I and my family are safe. My biggest concern has been how to support my clients without power or internet and only spotty cell phone service. If you have a mental health emergency and all unable to reach me, please contact the 988 Su***de and Crisis Hotline.

Make it a Come Back Shack day to support
Watauga County Foster & Adopt for .

📢📢 One last reminder!
Join us TODAY for lunch or dinner at Come Back Shack!

‼️Make sure to mention that you want to participate in the fundraiser BEFORE you pay for your order‼️

25% of proceeds will go directly to the Watauga DSS Foster Care Fund. We use these funds to pay for things like extracurricular activities for children in foster care such as sports or field trips, as well as assist parents working to reunify with their children by helping them with gas money, paying for substance use treatment, or paying utility bills.

What are your rituals of connection?

A ritual is a structured event or routine that you each enjoy and depend on — and both reflects and reinforces your sense of togetherness. Rituals of connection are an important tool for successful relationships and a way of regularly turning towards your loved ones.

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