SUMMER CHECKLIST
Stocked up on sunscreen and bug spray: ✅
Getting daily dose of Vitamin D: ✅
Scheduled an appointment with a therapist: 🔲
Don’t forget to take care of your mental health this summer. Relate has teletherapy appointments available now. Call 952-932-7277 to schedule.
Relate Communications June 17th, 2020
Posted In: Mental Health
Relate is Currently Offering No Cost Crisis Counseling
Beginning Monday June 8th, and over the next two weeks, Relate Counseling Center will be offering free crisis counseling to individuals impacted by the tragic murder of George Floyd. It is our hope that our trauma-informed clinicians will be able to provide support to those affected by this tragedy and the subsequent community grief and trauma that has followed.
These confidential crisis appointments will occur through a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. Internet access and/or access to cell phone data is needed.
Please contact our administrative staff at (952) 932-7277 for further information, and/or to schedule a crisis appointment with a Relate clinician.
Relate Communications June 8th, 2020
Posted In: Mental Health
To our Community…
The clinical and administrative staff of Relate Counseling Center have been consumed with feelings of anger, grief, fear and helplessness this past week after the murder of George Floyd and the subsequent unrest in Minneapolis and St. Paul and across our nation.
In the spirit of Relate’s 51 year mission – caring professionals committed to helping change lives and building community – we stand in solidarity with all people of color. Relate as an organization condemns acts of discrimination and racism in all its forms including structural, and is committed to nurturing inclusive communities that promote equity and socially just practices.
While we serve the West Metro Community, our staff, family members and friends live in the areas impacted most by the events of the last few days. Several of our clinicians have been providing on-site crisis counseling in affected areas and while we are all processing the events of the past week we will continue to monitor the situation and intend to offer free counseling support over the next few weeks to help those affected.
Relate is here as a resource for those needing mental health assistance during these difficult times. Please contact or administrative staff at 952-932-7277 for more information.
With love and in solidarity,
The staff of Relate Counseling Center
Relate Communications June 4th, 2020
Posted In: Mental Health
Mindful Kids: Managing Stress During Hard Times – Summer Session
Being stuck at home and away from school and friends is difficult for many kids and teens. Relate Counseling Center is offering online Mindfulness and Stress Reduction groups to help kids ages 7 – 11 manage emotions during COVID-19. Groups will incorporate discussion around feelings about the current pandemic, as well as provide tangible tools to help manage stress and anxiety. Kids will also engage in movement and relaxation strategies. Cost: $10/week starting June 23rd. Participants can register for individual weeks or all 8. Ages 7-11. Tuesdays from 1-1:30.
Week 1 – June 23: Mindfulness
Week 2 – June 30: Breathing
Week 3 – July 7: Listening
Week 4 – July 14: Strength
Week 5 – July 21: Flexibility
Week 6 – July 28: Stillness
Week 7 – August 4: Connection
Week 8 – August 11: Gratitude
Contact Kelly Smith, LGSW at knsmith@relatemn.org for more information. Click Here to register online.
Relate Communications May 27th, 2020
Posted In: Mental Health
Becky McNattin on LMCC
Relate’s Director of Clinical Services, Becky McNattin, MSW, LICSW was interviewed on LMCC Community TV on Coping with COVID-19: Mental Health and Relieving Anxiety. Click to see interview.
Relate Communications April 30th, 2020
Posted In: Mental Health
Relate is open for Teletherapy
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, we want to support your access to quality mental health therapy. To best protect you, your loved ones, and the community, we are offering appointments for new and current clients using teletherapy. Sessions using teletherapy allow your clinician to connect with you using phone or video conferencing. If you are a current client, please contact your therapist to set up sessions. If you are a new client, please contact Relate at 952-932-7277 to schedule an appointment. For more information visit our teletherapy page.
Relate Communications April 17th, 2020
Posted In: Mental Health
