Articles & Inspiration to Support Your Mind, Body, And Spirit
A Season for Soup
Written by our Counselor, Jody CecilThe holiday season has arrived, and autumn is quickly shifting into winter with colder temperatures and shorter days. A perfect time for soup! Wait? As the counselor at Flourish, is Jody really going to share a recipe for soup? Yes...
Using Our Resources to Regulate
Written by our Licensed Professional Counselor, Jody CecilFor many people, this time of year feels more challenging emotionally and physically. Shorter days and the holidays often bring a sense of dysregulation. Individuals may find it more difficult to modulate...
Strength and Cardio Training for Longevity
Written by our Nurse Practitioner, Jen Owen, N.P.About 6 months ago, I started attending High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) classes three mornings per week. I roll myself out of bed and get there at 6:30am. I started doing this for a few reasons. First, while...
Belonging to Ourselves
Written by Jody Cecil, our Licensed Professional CounselorIn a powerful scene in the popular show Ted Lasso, Rebecca Welton (played by Hannah Waddingham) meets her younger self while calming the anxiety she feels as she prepares for an important meeting. (If you have...
The Power of Both/And
Written by our Licensed Professional Counselor, Jody CecilOne of my favorite symbols is the ampersand. Anyone who visits my home will find a few scattered throughout, in varied sizes, textures and colors. The symbol itself stands for the word “and”. Seems a bit...
Boundaries~ Safe, Seen and Loved
A few weeks ago, I spent the weekend with a dear friend who is battling cancer for the second time. The days following a chemotherapy treatment can be daunting for her – physically, emotionally, and mentally – and my friend has no problem asking for support. Our time...
Tips for Better Digestion & Gut Health
Written by our Functional Nutritionist & Health Coach, Cindy Wiedoff Optimal gut health begins with our daily habits. In order to set yourself up for success, the focus must shift to making mealtime a priority. After all we spend a good amount of time eating,...
The Body~A Pathway to Change
Written by our Licensed Professional Counselor, Jody Cecil If you’re new to the process of counseling, you might imagine it looking something like this: the client does most of the talking while the therapist listens. During the session, the therapist might provide...
Cultivating Beauty
Written by our Licensed Professional Counselor, Jody L. Cecil As I continue to enjoy the summer season, I’ve spent a fair amount of time tending to the flowers planted in the yard of our home. New to Oregon, I’m learning about each plant’s needs and growing seasons....
The Fear Melters®
Shared by our Founder & Nurse Practitioner, Jen Owen, N.P. In February 2024, I finished a yearlong coaching program with the Hendricks Institute to become a Big Leap Coach. One of the main areas of exploration was Body Intelligence, how we have innate wisdom...