Articles & Inspiration to Support Your Mind, Body, And Spirit
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...
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,...