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Slow Down Babe: I Just Had to Listen to My Body, Here’s Why You Should Too.
Hey there, beautiful people! I hope this blog post finds you well, knowing that it’s full of understanding and self-love. Today, I want...

Ginny Kappel
Jul 21, 20235 min read


Riding out the Storm: My Personal Story About Anger and Emotional Resilience
As a mental health counselor and life coach, I strive to provide guidance and support to my clients, helping them navigate through life's...

Ginny Kappel
Jun 4, 20233 min read


Self-Care Tips for Those Local to St. Louis
Self-care is essential to maintaining good mental and physical health. Taking care of yourself can help you feel more energized, reduce...

Ginny Kappel
Apr 25, 20233 min read


Prioritizing Self-Care: Why it Matters and How to Do It
As a counselor, I have seen self-care become a buzzword. So what does it really mean? For me, it’s about taking time to prioritize your...

Ginny Kappel
Apr 15, 20233 min read


Doing It All: a Guide to Managing Your To-do List
What happens when you have to multi-task, or you have multiple things you are passionate about and can’t fully do them all? Here are some...

Ginny Kappel
Jul 8, 20223 min read


Breaking Up: Counselor & Client Edition
How do you know when it’s time to stop going to therapy? Does the client or counselor initiate this conversation? Is it a feeling? Is it...

Ginny Kappel
Apr 25, 20224 min read


Supporting Your Mental Health During a Rainy Season
Not only can rain make us feel groggy or slow-moving, but there are many factors that may lead to mood changes when we are in a...

Ginny Kappel
Apr 11, 20222 min read


Sleep: Are You Getting the Best Kind For YOU?!
This has been a popular topic with most of my clients recently. You know that feeling when your alarm goes off and it feels like you...

Ginny Kappel
Apr 11, 20222 min read


Need a Family Refresh? This family values activity is a great start!
Recently I found myself saying to my 6-year-old, “We don’t talk to one another that way in this house,” and “I love when you help out...

Ginny Kappel
Feb 2, 20222 min read


7 Favorite Parenting Books
A couple of weeks ago, my husband and I had a major discussion about parenting styles, particularly regarding our sensitive, 6-year old...

Ginny Kappel
Sep 9, 20213 min read


5 Tips for Keeping Your Sanity on a Family Vacation
As summer is winding down, I’ve been reflecting on the things we did this summer as a family. We did the outdoorsy things, swimming,...

Ginny Kappel
Aug 18, 20214 min read


Tips for a Successful Social Media Detox
I recently decided to take a break from social media. If you haven’t already, you can read that blog post here. There are a few things I...

Ginny Kappel
Sep 12, 20202 min read


What I Learned From a Social Media Detox (and how it might pertain to you, too!)
First of all, I want to quickly say why I decided to do this. I’m a mom of 2 little boys, have a flourishing business, and an engaging...

Ginny Kappel
Sep 12, 20204 min read


A Counselor’s Favorite Set of Questions to Ask Teens
Sometimes talking to teens can feel like pulling teeth. Parents tell me they feel like they are grilling their teens for answers, when...

Ginny Kappel
May 26, 20203 min read


Can I Be a Telemental Health Client?
First of all, what is tele-mental health? A therapist or counselor provides mental health services via video conferencing. Question: What...

Ginny Kappel
Mar 24, 20202 min read


Coronavirus: How to Talk to Your Kid
Are you seeing grown ups that are panicked right now? Are you one of them? Hey, no judgment here. This is a very peculiar time in...

Ginny Kappel
Mar 14, 20202 min read


Stop Saying This Phrase to Your Teen Girl
“Back in my day….” Parents, this does NOT apply to our kids today. So please stop saying it. So many of my (teenage girl) clients say...

Ginny Kappel
Mar 8, 20202 min read


Doing it All.
Week 7: Occupational Wellness I actually just googled “what is occupational wellness.” I think I know, but how do I put it into words?...

Ginny Kappel
Feb 21, 20203 min read


Basic Human Need: Social Connection
Week 3 workshop focus: social Have you ever picked up your phone just to get on Facebook, Instagram, or another social media site? How...

Ginny Kappel
Jan 26, 20202 min read


What's Wrong with Your Face?
Week 2 workshop focus: Emotional Week 2 word-of-the-week: Acceptance “What’s wrong sweetie?” UUUUUGH a question that is the bane of my...

Ginny Kappel
Jan 18, 20203 min read
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