Today, approximately 83% of mothers in the United States are attempting to breastfeed (Bresnahan et al., 2019). The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that breastfeeding should occur within the first hour of life, should be done exclusively for 6 months, and should continue up to 2+ years of age (CDC, 2024). However, the rate of…
5 Tips for Calming Your Election Anxiety
We live in an age where elections are inextricably linked to a sense of impending doom. The deep polarity of American politics, with the heightened “us vs them” mentality, has exacerbated voter anxiety around this upcoming election. In May 2024, the APA reported that 73% of Americans were particularly anxious about this election (American Adults…
Therapist Spotlight: Natalie Hall, MSW, LSW
Natalie is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. In her clinical practice, Natalie draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. Natalie works with adolescents, adults, couples, and family structures experiencing stressful transitions including the life transitions, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, grief, trauma, sexual challenges and relationship issues. Natalie’s clinical interests…
