Introduction In addition to Pride Month, June is PTSD Awareness Month! Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who “have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event.” Fear is a natural reaction to a traumatic
Working with children and adolescents who have experienced immense trauma and grief, I quickly became cognizant of the need to find creative ways to reach clients who struggle to verbalize their deep-rooted and complex trauma. Knowing trauma is stored in
Introduction As the leaves turn vibrant colors and the air carries a chill, it’s undeniable that autumn has arrived in Wisconsin with its full splendor! While this season brings with it a sense of coziness and plenty of pumpkin-spiced delight,
Bummed Out for the Holidays Here’s the truth: the holiday season doesn’t make everyone feel holly jolly. In fact, some folks make like Elvis Presley and have a “Blue Christmas” every year like clockwork. The sight of lit up trees,
Trigger Warning: Suicide Fear in the Face of Therapy There’s a lot of stigma, secrecy, and reluctance cloaking the discussion of men’s mental health. As was traditionally passed down from the males before them, many men feel pressured to be
“Instagram vs. Reality” When you scroll through your social media feeds, you’re very likely to see a post or two about self-care these days. In fact, it’s safe to say that self-care and giving yourself permission to prioritize a self-care
Foundations Health & Wholeness, Inc. (Foundations Health), a mental health nonprofit organization headquartered in Green Bay, announces a generous match challenge grant from the J. J. Keller Foundation in Neenah. The COVID pandemic has created a second, mental health pandemic,
Foundations Health & Wholeness is on the front lines of the mental health needs in Brown County. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, children and adults are struggling with increased grief, isolation, anxiety, and substance abuse. “Our neighbors in
One of the words we hear every day during this pandemic is “essential.” As an essential business under Wisconsin’s Safer at Home Order, Foundations Health & Wholeness continues to serve people through mental health counseling and foster care. The client
Often, the most difficult part of therapy is starting. The fear of acknowledging to ourselves and others that something is wrong holds us back from taking action to alleviate our suffering. Additionally, you may not know where to start. How