Source: Photo by Thought Catalog on Unsplash What are automatic thoughts? Automatic thoughts are something you may or may not be aware of when going about your daily life. These come up when your mind naturally takes in stimuli throughout your day and makes an attempt to interpret that information. There tend to be many…
The Wildflower Blog
Venture into the heart of therapy with the Wildflower blog. We delve into topics that matter, blending therapeutic expertise with genuine stories of hope and transformation. *Please note that our blogs are designed to inform only and are not intended to diagnose or treat mental health disorders.
Therapist Spotlight: Courtney Collins, MA
Courtney is a psychotherapist at Wildflower Center for Emotional Health. She earned her Master’s Degree from Northwestern University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Courtney holds certifications in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Integrative Medicine (Nutrition) for Mental Health Clinicians, and Clinical Trauma Practitioner Training. Her clinical experience includes working with adults and adolescents facing anxiety, depression,…
Taking Space: How Intentional Distance Can Actually Improve Your Relationship
Source: Photo by Milan De Clercq on Unsplash The pandemic has impacted all of our lives in unprecedented ways and much has been lost, from the ultimate loss of loved ones to job loss to the loss of our ability to engage in our hobbies or connect with friends and family safely. At the beginning…
Making Your Grief Your Own
Source: Photo by whoislimos on Unsplash Grief can feel like such a weighty word and heavy concept. Simultaneously, living through a time in which we have all lost so much, grief can also feel like an impossibly small word that cannot begin to describe how we feel about the experiences we have suffered. Burnout, isolation,…
Moving on Mindfully After a Breakup: 4 Questions to Help You Reflect
Source: Photo by Andrik Langfield on Unsplash After the end of a relationship, you might have trouble sleeping, difficulty concentrating, and find yourself ruminating about why or how things ended. Be gentle with yourself. The most important first step after a breakup is to take extra good care of yourself. Take care of yourself like…
Self-Care and Boundary Setting After Giving Birth
Source: Photo by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash Whether this is your first child or your fifth, life undoubtedly looks different after welcoming your new baby into the world. During this transition, you might find that you are putting pressure on yourself to do everything just as you did before baby arrived. Unhelpful societal expectations with…
Therapist Spotlight: Haley Moles, MSW, MA, LSW
Haley is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. Haley’s approach to therapy is based in recognition of every client’s unique needs, identity, and goals. Her clinical focus spans a wife variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health, and trauma. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from DePaul University, as well as a dual…
Insights from Couples Therapy: Family Logistics Meeting
Source: Photo by Laura Margarita Cedeño Peralta on Unsplash Successful relationships are built on effective communication and working together. Unfortunately, the stresses and pressures from daily life can get in the way, resulting in both of the individuals feeling like they are not getting the support they need. However, the time when we feel busiest…
Therapist Spotlight: Lisa Puccinelli, M.Ed., LPC
Lisa is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. Lisa’s approach to therapy is grounded in cognitive-behavioral and somatic therapy traditions which emphasize active interventions that improve psychological flexibility, body awareness, and behavioral habits. Her areas of specialty include: complex trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, complicated grief, OCD, and elder care. Lisa earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University…
Cultural humility: An essential framework for therapists that anyone can use to foster connection and understanding
Source: Photo by Helena Lopes on Unsplash Cultural humility is an approach used by therapists and other mental health professionals to create strong relationships with their clients and promote better therapy outcomes. Cultural humility is the process of being open, having self-awareness, and committing to self-reflection and critique when interacting with others. Having cultural humility…
