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Happy Pride Month!

Counseling Connect is gearing up for the month of June with their second annual drag show benefit in collaboration with Moon Hollow Brewing Company, Community Pride in Blacksburg, and the Downtown...

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Disconnect to Reconnect: National Day of Unplugging

By Lindsay Caldwell, Resident in Counseling, CFRA In today’s world, we are dominated by digital devices with apps and platforms that monopolize our attention. Finding moments of true rest and...

Remembering the Holocaust

By Elle Ryan, Resident in Counseling International Holocaust Remembrance Day solemnly honors and remembers the victims of the Holocaust. This tragic event resulted in the genocide of one third of the...

Unmasking the Power of Vulnerability

By: Taylor Mann, Resident in Counseling Defining Vulnerability: Vulnerability is often misconstrued as a weakness, but in reality, it is the cornerstone of authentic human connection. As aptly stated...

National Day of Racial Healing

By Lindsay Caldwell, Resident in Counseling January 16th marked the National Day of Racial Healing. This day holds significance because it prompts reflection on the pervasive impact of systemic racism...

Force of Habit: Making Resolutions That Will Last

By Elle Ryan, Resident in Counseling With a new year approaching, many of us may be considering a New Year’s resolution to add a positive change to our lives. Whether it’s working out, reducing screen...

Holiday Survival Guide

By: Taylor Mann, Mental Health Clinician     Ah, December—the month of festive cheer and the occasional silent scream into a pillow. December is not just a month of festive celebrations; it’s also the...

Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

By Elle Ryan, MS, Mental Health Clinician Currently, suicide ranks as the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. In 2022, the an estimated 49,449 lives were lost to suicide, averaging a...

Veteran’s Day: Honoring Veterans & Fostering Their Mental Health

By Taylor Mann, Mental Health Counseling Intern Veterans Day is a time to pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. It’s a day to remember their...

What We Live For

Benefit for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Counseling Connect, PLLC presents What We Live For, our first annual benefit for suicide prevention. This fundraiser and showcase...