PTSD Awareness Month: Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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PTSD Awareness Month: Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

June 27, 2024

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

[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

[THERAPY THOUGHTS] Embracing the Changes of Autumn: Navigating Your Mental Health During Seasonal Changes

October 30, 2023

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,

Feeling The Holiday Blues (Or Uber Stressed)? We’ve Got Some Tips For You!

December 20, 2022

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,

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

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Alcohol Awareness Month: How Addiction Affects Loved Ones

April 29, 2022

Loving Someone Who’s Addicted When it comes to the topic of addiction, much focus is often placed upon the person who is actively struggling with their addiction (alcohol, other substances, gambling, etc.) or has in the past. However, the people

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Alcohol Awareness Month: A Good Time to Check-in About Drinking Patterns

April 19, 2022

April is Alcohol Awareness Month, which is sponsored annually by the National Council for Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD). What is Alcohol Awareness Month? Edmund Murphy, author for recovered.org, explains, “[Alcohol Awareness Month] offers communities a chance to gain more

Rooting for People in Recovery

March 29, 2021

How do we show up and root for people in recovery? Addiction is lonely. By some, it’s seen as an “illness of choice.” Empathy for a loved one in recovery may be difficult to find. Yet, addiction isn’t so simple.

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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