Meadowlark Clinic

01/08/2026

01/08/2026

Emotional literacy is the foundation of emotional intelligence. Having words to describe our experiences helps us better understand and talk about them.

12/21/2025

Solstice marks a transition, a shift - a reminder that change is constant. - Anna Brones

A solstice blessing (author unknown)…

May the longest night and shortest day bring rest to your mind and soul. May you find guidance and may you find peace as the cycle of light will slowly increase. Embrace the magic that the darkness bears. Breath deep in the chill and shift in the air. May you always be blessed with the light from within. And may well-being be your as the new cycle begins.

Some suggestions to honor the solstice today…

- Unplug: a reminder to reconnect.
- Find quiet: a reminder to listen.
- Light a flame: a reminder that light is always there.
- Hold a green branch: a reminder that life will return.
- Breathe: a reminder that you are alive for another season.



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12/19/2025

We’re looking for cool people!

12/18/2025

The holiday season can be a time of joy, but it can also bring up difficult emotions, especially for those navigating grief. If you're struggling during this time, considering watching the replay from last year's MoMMA's Voices "How to Handle Grief During the Holidays" Lunch & Learn led by Betsy Winter, Director of Community Support at Return to Zero at the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ26LqjlSTU

12/16/2025

I don't know, man, but this post keeps getting suppressed, and I really wish everyone would read it. I think it's relevant all the time, but this time of the year it seems more profound than ever.

12/11/2025

The mothers are putting the world on notice and we're here for it!

From “Hamnet” to “Die My Love” to “If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You,” some of this year’s most talked-about films were driven by one shared theme: unapologetic maternal rage. Although their cinematic styles vary wildly, at their core they’re part of a wider, more honest conversation about motherhood unfolding across media in recent years. At the link in bio, one writer explores these complexities and the deeper meanings behind these stories.

12/10/2025

Cool happenings in Central Iowa!

Christmas on the Hill in Pleasant Hill is back with a second free, fun-filled holiday celebration on Friday, Dec 12th, 6-9 p.m. Mark your calendars for an evening of Festive FUN! 🎄

The fun & festivities include:

Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Dress-Up Nativity Photo Stop - don costumes of nativity characters!
Family Feud, Christmas-style!
Games including bingo & snowball fights
Sandwiches & snacks
NEW - Fireworks Show at 8:45!

12/08/2025

It's always an honor to get to share about perinatal mental health and the work we're doing at Meadowlark. Working with Brianne was a pleasure, and her article came together beautifully. Thanks for highlighting this subject, dsm Magazine!

Writer: Brianne Sanchez Brittney Haskins remembers when, as a new mom, a trip to the grocery store triggered a panic attack. She tried squeezing in an extra errand after her postnatal checkup, a vi…

12/03/2025

What’s on your wish list? Share them with us and we’ll keep updating our deck (from serious to silly) 🎁