Summer Family Fun & Nurturing Mental Health Together!

Summer Family Fun & Nurturing Mental Health Together!

August 20, 2024

Did you know August is recognized as Family Fun Month? As we reach the end of summer, it’s the perfect chance to prioritize mental health and well-being by having a little extra fun before school begins! At Foundations Health &

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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,

[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

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,

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Summer 2022 Reads: Foundations Health & Wholeness Staff Picks!

July 13, 2022

A Summer for the Books We’re officially in the thick of a beautiful Wisconsin summer, and Wisconsinites are clamoring to soak up every ray of sun they can before winter makes its inevitable return. Summertime is the perfect season to

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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Couples Counseling: The Gottman Method

May 18, 2022

Love on the Rocks Is the sound of a door being slammed by your partner becoming too common in your home? Is the silence of your partner or the lack of compromise between you becoming disheartening? Problems within romantic partnerships

Therapy Outside the Box

February 22, 2022

A Passion for Innovative ADHD Treatment ADHD (or Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that’s infamous for being misdiagnosed, misconstrued in media, or missed as a diagnosis for children and adults alike. With ADHD’s classic symptoms of inattentiveness, forgetfulness, concentration

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