Articles & Inspiration to Support Your Mind, Body, And Spirit
Just Breathe
Written by Jody Cecil, Licensed Professional Counselor The practice of mindfulness, a state of being present to the moment without judgment or evaluation, can be a powerful tool in managing stress, anxiety, pain, and improving our overall physical and mental health....
Spring Cleaning for Your Body
Written by our Integrative Medicine Nurse Practitioner, Jen Owen Every year at springtime, I'm asked a lot of questions about detoxing. I, myself, have tried just about everything there is for cleansing the body: complete fasting, juice fasting, supplement...
Tuning In & Finding Peace
Written by our Licensed Professional Counselor, Jody CecilWhen sharing their goals with me in session, clients often express their longing for peace. Perhaps they seek respite from symptoms of anxiety or depression. Or they long to feel safe and secure in a world that...
No Good, Very Bad Days
Written By Our Nurse Practitioner, Jen OwenEarlier this week, I had a bad day. I woke up in a funk and it was downhill from there. It reminded me of one of my favorite children's books, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst. Do...
Understanding Trauma: How Therapy Can Facilitate Healing
As society and culture become more open to the importance of mental health, you may have also noticed the growing interest in trauma. We hear the word so often, don’t we? In our conversations with friends, in the movies we watch, and in the offices of our care...
Finding Joy After the Holidays
Written by Jody Cecil, Licensed Professional CounselorAs the holiday season ends and we begin a new year, some of us may be feeling a little down or out of sorts. Known as the holiday blues or post-vacation depression, several factors contribute to this phenomenon....
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...