Counseling and Education Center - CEC

10/14/2026

New at CEC!

No appointment. No pressure. Just show up.

Tonight from 5–6pm, CEC's Patterson Road location is offering AcuWellness, a five-point ear acupuncture protocol for calm and balance, led by Evan Oeinck, MA, LPCC, NCC, AAT. Free, donations appreciated.

Learn more:https://www.cecwecare.org/insights-and-events/

10/12/2026

Our offices are closed today, Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. We’ll be back on Tuesday, October 13.

10/07/2026

It's AcuWellness Wednesday.

Stop by CEC's Patterson Road location from 5–6pm for a gentle, five-point ear acupuncture session with Evan Oeinck, MA, LPCC, NCC, AAT. No appointment needed, just show up. Free, donations appreciated.

Details: https://www.cecwecare.org/insights-and-events/

10/06/2026

09/30/2026

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09/28/2026

Come say hi! The Counseling & Education Center will be at Rocky Mountain PBS KIDS Fest this Saturday, October 3, at Lincoln Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by our table for kids' activities and a chance to meet members of the CEC board.

The event is free and open to everyone. Registration isn't required, but Rocky Mountain PBS recommends reserving a spot so you'll get day-of updates and help them plan for a smooth, fun day.

Reserve your free spot: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rocky-mountain-pbs-kids-fest

We can't wait to see you there!

09/23/2026

"I shouldn't be feeling this way."

That thought is common, but it's also invalidating, and it tends to make things worse, leading to shame, embarrassment, and frustration. Brandon Daniels, MSW, CSW, breaks self-validation down into 5 steps: Notice, Name, Understand, Accept, Choose.

Curious how each step actually works? Read Brandon's full breakdown on the blog: https://www.cecwecare.org/how-to-validate-your-own-feelings-even-when-no-one-else-does/

09/23/2026

Leadership comes with challenges, but you don’t have to navigate them alone.

This October, our 3C Insight Series is focusing on Managing Mental Health in the Workplace, with three workshops designed to help managers and leaders across Mesa County strengthen themselves, their teams, and their workplaces.

Led by Mark Martin, LCSW, Clinic Director at the Counseling and Education Center - CEC, the series will tackle three important areas of leadership:

💚 Oct. 6th: It’s Lonely at the Top | Self-Care for Leaders
💚 Oct. 13th: Mission First, People Always | Creating a Positive Culture
💚 Oct. 20th: The Conversations Leaders Can’t Avoid | Handling Difficult Conversations

Each session will offer practical, real-world tools leaders can take back to their teams and put into action.

📍 Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce
⏰ 10 AM
🎟️ Complimentary for Chamber members | $10 for non-members

Whether you join us for one session or all three, make an investment in stronger leadership and a healthier workplace.

👉 Registration is now open! https://gjchamber.org/events

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