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Healing in Motion: Mental Health Awareness
This Mental Health Awareness Month, Relevé Counseling partnered with Evolve Dance Company to explore a simple but meaningful idea: healing can be expressed in more than one way. Sometimes healing happens through words. Sometimes it happens in quiet moments of reflection. Sometimes it happens in a therapy office, through honest conversation and the courage to be vulnerable. And sometimes, it can be felt through movement. Throughout this series, dancers from Evolve Dance Compan

Alex de Leon
May 283 min read


Rewriting Her Story Through Dance - 10 Year Old Lena Refuses to Let Diagnosis Define Her
Lena’s dancing journey began at two years old, inside the living room of her Miami home. As her family watched the way she moved to the beats of her favorite songs, one simple suggestion opened a path that would change everything.

Alex de Leon
May 254 min read


Back to School Starts with You—How Parents’ Stress Sets the Tone for Students
Relevé Counseling Therapist Greg Rupprecht recently joined WTVO’s Reanne Weil on the Eyewitness News morning show to discuss the mental health impact of the back-to-school season on students.

Alex de Leon
Jul 28, 20251 min read


From Mind Fog to Mental Clarity: A Therapist’s Journey with Tai Chi
Meet Greg Rupprecht, a mental health therapist at Relevé Counseling who discovered the transformative power of Tai Chi.

Alex de Leon
Mar 19, 20251 min read


Tips for Managing Family Dynamics During Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving can be stressful. Set boundaries, take breaks, and prioritize your peace. Self-care isn’t selfish—protect your mental health!

Alex de Leon
Nov 27, 20242 min read


Managing Election Day Anxiety: Strategies for Staying Grounded
Feeling Election Day stress? Try grounding techniques, limit media, and focus on what you can control. Take breaks and practice self-care.

Alex de Leon
Nov 5, 20242 min read


Navigating Back-to-School Anxiety: Tips for Parents and Students
As summer draws to a close, the excitement of a new school year begins to build.

Alex de Leon
Aug 14, 20243 min read


Breaking the Silence: Navigating the Stigma of Men's Mental Health
Mental health issues are increasingly recognized as a critical component of public health, yet men are often left behind.

Alex de Leon
May 2, 20243 min read


Navigating Awkward Questions and Meeting New People at Parties: Tips from Therapist Greg Rupprecht on Good Day Stateline
Our therapist, Greg Rupprecht, appeared on Tuesday's Good Day Stateline on FOX 39 to talk about how you can mentally prepare for parties.

Alex de Leon
Apr 10, 20241 min read


Women's History Month: Maureen Kirschmann - Leading Rockford Families Through the COVID-19 Crisis
As the pandemic enveloped the world, bringing uncertainty and chaos, Maureen Kirschman stood as a beacon of hope and resilience.

Alex de Leon
Mar 31, 20245 min read


Women’s History Month: Melissa Bice - From Anxiety to Applause in the Theater of Life
Melissa Bice's journey from the clutches of anxiety to the spotlight of theater is a tale of courage, self-discovery, and transformation.

Alex de Leon
Mar 28, 20245 min read


Women's History Month: Dr. Collene Taylor - A Path to Healing and Empowerment in Mental Health
Hope and healing comes in many forms. One of those forms is Dr. Collene Taylor, founder of WithU Counseling in Rockford.

Alex de Leon
Mar 21, 20245 min read


Women's History Month: Laura Eakman - Conducting a Legacy of Harmony
Celebrating Women's History Month with Laura Eakman - a trailblazing educator and leader in music, transforming lives through her passion.

Alex de Leon
Mar 19, 20247 min read


Women's History Month: Sachelle Reed - Balancing Motherhood and a Journalism Career
In the dynamic and challenging world of journalism, Sachelle Reed stands out as a paragon of resilience, determination, and inspiration.

Alex de Leon
Mar 13, 20247 min read


Women's History Month: Paula Olson - A Beacon of Resilience and Empowerment in the Miracle Mile District
In celebration of Women's History Month, we pay tribute to the extraordinary women whose leadership have reshaped the Rockford community.

Alex de Leon
Mar 11, 20243 min read


Avoid the trap of people-pleasing
People-pleasers are often considered to be kind, caring, and place other’s needs above their own.

Alex de Leon
Feb 28, 20243 min read


Relaxation Exercise: Try deep breathing to bring down your anxiety
Relaxation exercises don't have to take long. Every little bit helps.

Alex de Leon
Feb 21, 20241 min read


Tips on how to set a resolution and actually achieve them
Admit it. At some point in your life, you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to either eat healthier, exercise more, or maybe even quit smoking

Alex de Leon
Jan 3, 20242 min read


Tips for a happy, healthy holiday season
The holiday season is a time to reflect, be with loved ones, and celebrate. However, there can be pitfalls.

Alex de Leon
Dec 12, 20233 min read


From shifting career paths to how we came up with our name: IMHCA highlights Relevé Counseling
Former Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association President Coresair Mack interviews Relevé Counseling's Joanna de Leon.

Alex de Leon
Nov 27, 20231 min read
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