Rooted Professional Counseling & Wellness

10/21/2026

“I thought I was doing better”
“I feel like I’m back at square one”

Statements often heard in therapy sessions.
Self-growth is HARD. I often compare personal growth to treating a physical wound that won’t heal. If the wound is not healing, it risks infection; that infection can lead to far worse things. To treat the infection may involve a very painful debriding – removing dead or infectious tissue, using a powerful antiseptic to clean the wound and monitoring to allow for proper healing.

When you start therapy, you may be opening old wounds – some that started generations before you. You don’t go back to square one, and you will make progress; however, the work can be tough. The payoff? A healed wound and a skill set that allows you to handle challenging situations down the road.

10/20/2026

What kind of rest are you needing?
Source: The Mental Wellness Society

10/20/2026

10/13/2026

The Su***de Loss Grief Support Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Southwest Branch Library. This open support group for those who have lost a loved one to su***de is hosted by the Amarillo Area Local Outreach to Su***de Survivors (LOSS) Team, a part of Amarillo Public Health. Meetings are peer-led and offer an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and find support in a compassionate environment. Whether your loss is recent or years past, the group is here to provide understanding and encouragement as you navigate your journey of healing.
If you need support right away, HELP IS AVAILABLE by dialing 988.
This month's meeting takes place Tuesday, October 13, at 6 PM at the Southwest Branch Library.

10/13/2026

🎃👻 Finding your people shouldn’t be scary! 🧡

See you at group!

10/03/2026

September may mark the end of Su***de Awareness Month, but the need for connection, support, and hope continues year-round.

If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone, and help is available. Reaching out for help is a sign of strength, and you don’t have to wait for a crisis to ask for support.

Our Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) is available to assist individuals experiencing a mental health or emotional crisis and help connect them with appropriate resources and services.

Take a moment to check on your family, friends, coworkers, and those around you. Sometimes a simple “How are you doing?” can open the door to a conversation that someone desperately needs.

Su***de prevention is more than a month. It’s a year-round commitment. You matter. Help is available.

09/08/2026

Today!

The Su***de Loss Grief Support Group meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Southwest Branch Library. This open support group for those who have lost a loved one to su***de is hosted by the Amarillo Area Local Outreach to Su***de Survivors (LOSS) Team, a part of Amarillo Public Health. Meetings are peer-led and offer an opportunity to connect, share experiences, and find support in a compassionate environment. Whether your loss is recent or years past, the group is here to provide understanding and encouragement as you navigate your journey of healing.
If you need support right away, HELP IS AVAILABLE by dialing 988.
This month's meeting takes place Tuesday, September 8, at 6 PM at the Southwest Branch Library.

09/07/2026

The second Tuesday of the month is tomorrow! Group starts at 6:30, be there or be square!

09/07/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. Advocate for yourself. Advocate for those you love.
988 for crisis help
Crisis textline: text the word HOME to 741741
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