Wellness & Courage

09/26/2025

It's National Dog Week!

At Wellness & Courage, many of our clinicians share life with their dogs, who bring comfort, laughter, and unconditional love. From wagging tails after a long day to quiet moments of companionship, dogs remind us of the healing power of connection.

They’re not just pets — they’re family, helpers in our daily wellbeing, and loyal companions who walk with us through life’s ups and downs.

Here’s to the canines who keep us grounded, joyful, and sane!

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09/25/2025

According to Pew Research (2023), only 54% of Americans feel connected to people in their local community—compared with nearly 80% of people worldwide. That gap matters. Why? Because when we lack community, we don’t just feel alone… our mental health suffers.

But here’s the hopeful part: community is not gone. It’s something we can grow, right where we are.

Community isn’t just about agreeing on everything. It’s about:
• Belonging — knowing there’s a place for you
• Influence — feeling your voice matters
• Support — giving and receiving what we need
• Connection — sharing stories, history, and trust

Even small steps can restore these roots:
• Checking in on a neighbor
• Creating moments offline with people who share your values
• Focusing on what unites us instead of what divides us
• Giving your time or energy to something bigger than yourself

The truth is: we heal through each other. And even in times of division, every gesture of care, kindness, and connection plants a seed for a stronger, more hopeful tomorrow.

If you or someone you care about needs help and is feeling alone, we are here for our amazing Northwest Arkansas communities. We'd love to help you live the life you deserve!

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09/23/2025

ON THE BLOG: Fostering Self-Confidence in Children
Written by: Lauren Horlick
Therapist & Public Relations Manager

ON THE BLOG | WRITTEN BY LAUREN HORLICK

09/22/2025

Some great news from our growing team of dedicated and wonderful therapists!

These four fantastic women are in EMDR training! Adding this truly life-changing therapy option to their already impressive abilities makes us so proud!

To learn more about Kailee, Kensley, Maegan and Lauren, check out our website. Their bios will give you a great idea of what to expect from their particular strengths in therapy as well as who they are and what makes them tick. Keeping in mind that EMDR will soon be added to those lists!

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09/19/2025

Did you know there’s a possibility that Mother Nature might actually reboot your brain?

Psychologists Rachel & Stephen Kaplan proposed Attention Restoration Theory, which suggests that spending time in nature—watching a sunset, wandering a trail, or even pausing to gaze out your window—can restore your mental focus and soothe cognitive fatigue.

Here in the Natural State, especially Northwest Arkansas, the hills are about to (hopefully!) light up with fall colors. In a world buzzing with heavy headlines and digital noise, stepping outside isn’t just a mood booster—it might be the perfect weekend brain cleanse.

Try This:

Take a 10-minute walk under the trees and notice the colors or light shifting.

Find a quiet bench or porch view and watch the wind play with the leaves.

Snap a photo of something beautiful and share it to spread a little restoration.

Who knows? Maybe a splash of autumn gold creeping in or a hawk wheeling in the sky is all your mind needs to recharge for the week ahead.

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09/18/2025

09/17/2025

Today we are celebrating and spotlighting our incredible Christina Felker! She's celebrating a birthday this week on top of being a new mom!

Here's more to know about Christina in her own words:

"My favorite part about being a therapist is the privilege of being invited in to the hard spots and most vulnerable places in life. Some say that therapy is one sided, but I’ve experienced healing, and joy, and growth just by watching others navigate challenging, difficult, and emotional times in life. I get so much fulfillment from the pride I get to experience by watching others make courageous and beautiful changes in their life, just for their betterment. Often, when things get hard in my own life, I ask myself, “what would I say to my clients if they were struggling with this?” Does it always work? No, but it does pull me out of my own head and allows me to try to implement the exact same things that I encourage them to implement.

One of my favorite “therapeutic” books I’ve read recently is Good Morning, Monster by Catherine Gildiner. I hope to read Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy soon as I become a mom of two boys. Other than therapy type books, I really enjoy romantic comedies, and thrillers and believe reading is one of my biggest forms of self care."

Yay, Christina! We adore you and hope you have an awesome day!

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09/15/2025

As we have been addressing, September already holds so much—National Su***de Prevention Month, National Recovery Month, Self-Care Awareness Month. And now, everywhere we look, the news feels relentless: wars abroad, violence and division at home. Even scrolling can feel like being pummeled by grief.

It’s okay to name that weight. Admitting the heaviness isn’t weakness—it’s honesty. When the world feels too big to hold, shrink the universe back to what you can hold: a single breath, a text to a friend, watering a plant.

Try a small exercise tonight: make a hope inventory. List three tiny signs of life or beauty from your day—a stranger’s kindness, a child’s laugh, the way light touched the trees. These moments are proof that renewal exists, even now.

Hope doesn’t have to be loud or flashy. Sometimes it’s as quiet as a seed under frozen ground, holding on until spring. 🌱

If you or someone you know is struggling, you’re not alone. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 any time, or visit 988lifeline.org
for support.

***dePrevention

09/15/2025

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ON THE BLOG | WRITTEN BY LAUREN HORLICK

09/14/2025

This month holds a lot of weight: it’s National Su***de Prevention Month, National Recovery Month, and Self-Care Awareness Month. At first glance, these might seem like separate observances—but at their core, they’re deeply connected.

They all point to the same truth: the importance of noticing when we are struggling, of seeking support, and of giving ourselves the care and compassion we need to heal and thrive.

Self-care isn’t just bubble baths or indulgence—it’s setting boundaries, asking for help, speaking honestly about what we need, and honoring our mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Recovery, in any form, begins with small, intentional steps toward understanding and nurturing ourselves. And prevention starts with awareness: noticing signs of distress in ourselves and others, and responding with care rather than judgment.

This September, let’s hold space for ourselves and those around us. Listen. Support. Care. And remember: you are not alone in your journey.

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***dePrevention