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Graduation: A Heartfelt Goodbye

Graduation: A Heartfelt Goodbye

Written by Jody Cecil, our Licensed Professional Counselo As we turn the corner into May, we find ourselves in graduation season. Children and adults of all ages are making plans to commemorate the end of a journey, whether it’s the completion of kindergarten or...

How to Find your Sunscreen Soulmate: Tips and Tricks

How to Find your Sunscreen Soulmate: Tips and Tricks

Written by our Clinic Assistant, Hailey Duggirala It’s finally starting to warm up! The days are longer, brighter, and full of exciting outdoor activities. Whether you’re taking a much-awaited tropical vacation, embarking on a long weekend hike, or just taking your...

Plant Medicine in Your Spring Yard

Plant Medicine in Your Spring Yard

There are many plant allies coming up in our yards right now. Here are 3 of my favorites:   Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) One of the first spring green plants to arrive is dandelion.  Yes, those pesky plants that seed so easily and many work very hard to eradicate....

The Body~A Pathway to Change

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...

Connection: The Forgotten Human Necessity

Connection: The Forgotten Human Necessity

"Human connection is the most vital aspect of our existence. Without the sweet touch of another being, we are lonely stars in an empty space waiting to shine gloriously." ~Joe Straynge Blog shared by our Founder, Jen Owen, N.P. One of our core values at The Flourish...

Ahhhh Chooooooo!!

Ahhhh Chooooooo!!

It’s that time of year again…allergy season.  Yesterday I was trying to sit out on my deck and enjoy the beautiful day, but the pollen was everywhere. I could feel it in my throat and it made my eyes burn. I felt like I had a coating of it all over me, not to mention...

Just Breathe

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

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

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

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...