After completing part two of my Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) training this past weekend, I left feeling grounded, energized, and — dare I say — hopeful. This felt like a stark contrast to the energy of the weeks and months leading up to it given the anxiety we have collectively been buzzing with.…
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Sexuality, Infertility, and Mental Health: Bridging the Gaps
Article by Kate Ernstrom, LCSW, PMH-C, CST and Gabby Pendley, LCSW, CADC, PMH-C Infertility is a highly personal journey, impacting not only one’s hopes for the future but also emotional, relational, and sexual health. In today’s world, an estimated 10-15% of couples experience infertility (ASRM, 2023), a reality that often creates a ripple effect across…
Honoring the Complexities of Perinatal Loss: A Guide for Clinicians
Loss is one of the most painful and often isolating experiences within the perinatal community. Perinatal loss, which encompasses miscarriage, stillbirth and death of an infant in the first month of life, is a deeply personal and often unspoken grief. The silence surrounding this loss can lead grieving individuals to suffer alone, without the support…
Cultural Humility in Psychotherapy: What You Should Know and Why It Matters
Cultural humility can be defined as: “a practice of self-reflection on how one’s own background and the background of others impacts communication, interpersonal relationships, teaching, learning, research, creative activity, engagement in leadership, etc.” (University of Oregon Division of Equity and Inclusion, 2024). That definition is relatively vague, as cultural humility is a term utilized in…
Cultivating Harmony Within: Integrating Parts Work into Psychotherapy
In recent years, parts work has emerged as a transformative approach in psychotherapy, championing a holistic and compassionate path to mental health. By acknowledging that our minds are made up of different subpersonalities referred to as “parts,” this method offers a dynamic framework for addressing emotional and psychological challenges. Among the diverse therapeutic approaches to…
Somatic Experiencing 101
“I have come to the conclusion that human beings are born with an innate capacity to triumph over trauma. I believe not only that trauma is curable, but that the healing process can be a catalyst for profound awakening—a portal opening to emotional and genuine spiritual transformation. I have little doubt that as individuals, families,…
Tending to Your Emotional Bonfire
Difficult and intense emotions can certainly feel like a bonfire raging in our mind and body. Painful emotions like anger, shame, or fear can seem like they will consume us or be impossible to control. It can be difficult to know what to do when these emotions come up, and they can make us feel…
Care Coordination: The Benefits of Collaborative Healthcare
What Is Care Coordination? Care coordination is the sharing and exchanging of information about your health and mental health among your healthcare providers to ensure that you receive the most effective treatment possible while minimizing any unnecessary costs, delays, or misunderstandings in the process. During care coordination, members of your healthcare team work collaboratively towards…
8 Benefits of Attending a Support Group
At Wildflower, we recognize that the idea of attending a support group can feel overwhelming and intimidating. We also recognize the many benefits that a supportive environment can provide while you are navigating the various stressors and experiences that life brings up. As a practice, Wildflower prioritizes creating these spaces for our clients. Below we…
Understanding EMDR
One of the hardest questions to answer when seeking out psychotherapy is “what type of therapy is right for me?” There are so many evidence-based modalities to choose from, and it can quickly become overwhelming to decide which one you should seek out. One approach that can be incredibly beneficial – while also being very…
