Mind Over Mountains
Welcome to Climbing Hills Counseling’s blog, Mind Over Mountains.
A space for honest conversations, expert insights, and gentle guidance on the journey to emotional wellness.
At Climbing Hills Counseling, we know that even the most capable, high-achieving women can feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in self-doubt. Mind Over Mountains is here to support you, whether you're navigating the weight of perfectionism, adjusting to motherhood, or searching for a more grounded, authentic version of yourself.
Led by Dr. Lauren Chase, a licensed therapist who specializes in working with high-achieving women and perinatal mental health, each post offers compassionate advice, evidence-based strategies, and real-world tools to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered.
Take a breath. You don’t have to climb alone. This is your space to pause, reflect, and keep rising, one step at a time.
Ready to turn insight into action?
Schedule your free 15-minute consultation and take the first step toward feeling more grounded, confident, and in control.
Rethinking Self-Care: A Realistic Guide
This blog post redefines self-care for high-achieving women and moms, exploring its true purpose, how it can lead to burnout when misused, and offering practical steps—like using the Self-Care Inventory—to build a more sustainable and nourishing routine.
Raising Emotionally Resilient Kids: How Modeling Empathy and Naming Feelings Helps Your Child Thrive
Modeling how to express feelings and show empathy helps moms teach their children emotional awareness and resilience while strengthening their unique mother-child bond, drawing on Child-Centered Play Therapy principles and Brené Brown’s insights.
Be the Thermostat, Not the Thermometer: How Moms Can Lead Emotional Regulation for Their Children
This blog post explains how moms can act as emotional thermostats—using calm regulation and empathy, grounded in Child-Centered Play Therapy and CPRT—to create a secure, balanced environment that helps children develop emotional resilience.
The Power of Encouragement Over Praise in Child-Centered Play Therapy
This post explores the powerful difference between praise and encouragement from a Child-Centered Play Therapy perspective, highlighting how shifting from external approval to reflective recognition fosters children’s self-worth, autonomy, and emotional growth.
What Is Self-Care Really—and Why It Matters More Than You Think
Self-care is an essential, non-negotiable practice that supports your mental, emotional, and physical well-being, helps prevent burnout, and begins with small, intentional actions tailored to your needs.
Attached and Empowered: How Understanding Your Attachment Style Can Help High-Achieving Women and Moms Thrive
This blog post explores how understanding your attachment style through the lens of Attached by Amir Levine can help high-achieving women and moms build healthier relationships, parent with greater empathy, and reconnect with their emotional needs without guilt.