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Category: Emotion Regulation

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[THERAPY THOUGHTS] Sand Tray Therapy for Mental Health!

February 15, 2024
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
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[THERAPY THOUGHTS]: The Anger Mask

February 1, 2023
I want to talk a little bit about a big, scary word: ANGER. Would you believe me if I told you anger is a perfectly healthy emotion? As part of what makes us healthy and whole, anger plays a special
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“Man Up” & The Stigma About Men’s Mental Health

August 2, 2022
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
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The Other Side of Self-Care

May 31, 2022
“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

On the front lines of the Covid-19 Mental Health Crisis

July 13, 2020
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

Foundations’ Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy

February 28, 2020
Foundations Health & Wholeness and Exceptional Equestrians are excited to announce a new partnership to support children and adults in equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP). This unique program has the ability to provide wholeness, connection, and peace for so many children and
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Why You Procrastinate (It Has Nothing to Do With Self-Control)

February 17, 2020
Foundations’ therapist Kate Bellingar wants you to know that procrastination isn’t about time management or productivity, but about emotion regulation. It’s our way of avoiding uncomfortable feelings like self-doubt or anxiety, and it is easy to get stuck in because