Mind Body Wellness

05/30/2024

Check out our new instagram page! Stay tuned to learn lots of cool stuff & see what’s going on at Mind Body Wellness!

Eat Local. 🍽️ Shop Local. 🛍️ Heal Local. 💛🌈

05/20/2024

🌞 As the sun graces us with its warmth and the flowers bloom in all their glory, we at the Wild Women's Adventure Club are seizing the moment to connect with nature and nurture our mental well-being. Over the weekend, we delved into the therapeutic world of nature mandalas, and let me tell you, it was pure magic! ✨🌼

🍃🌲🍄Under the vibrant canopy of trees and amidst the fragrant meadows, we gathered an array of flowers, mushrooms, and plants. With each petal and leaf, we created intricate mandalas, weaving together nature's beauty into captivating patterns. 🌲🍃🍄

🤔 But what exactly is the significance of these mandalas for our mental health?

Mandalas have been revered across cultures for centuries, recognized for their meditative qualities and profound symbolism. As we delicately arranged each element, we tapped into a state of mindfulness, focusing our attention on the present moment. The repetitive patterns of mandalas provide a sense of calm and tranquility, helping to alleviate stress and anxiety. ☮️

By combining the ancient art of mandalas with the healing power of nature, we're cultivating a sanctuary for our minds and souls! 🥰

05/02/2024

🌱 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 🌱

Here are some easy ways to get in touch with yourself and enhance your mental health this month:

Regular Check-Ins: Monitor your feelings and thoughts regularly. If you notice persistent stress or negative emotions, it might be time to seek support.

Keep an Emotional Journal: Tracking your emotions can help you understand patterns and triggers, making it easier to address underlying issues.

Get in Touch with Nature: Spring is here! Take advantage of the wonderful weather and fresh flowers through nature walks or hikes. Looking for newly blooming flowers is a way to be mindful and take a step back from the stressors of day to day life.

Remember, reaching out for support is a courageous step towards healing. Mind Body Wellness is here to help you every step of the way.

💚 Our Services:

-Individual Therapy
-Group Workshops and Circles
-Online Telehealth Sessions

Let's nurture our minds and support each other in this journey. If you or someone you know could benefit from mental health support, give us a call at (304) 363-4265 or visit https://www.mindbodywellnesswv.com/.

At Mind Body Wellness we specialize in a holistic approach to therapy to allow you to feel —whole.

You are not alone. 💚

04/03/2024

At Mind Body Wellness, we approach autism from an affirming and strengths-based perspective.

https://www.madinamerica.com/2024/04/adults-with-late-diagnosed-autism-seek-identity-and-support-through-the-neurodiversity-movement/?fbclid=IwAR3btCQjJx6eHrnuycnbmyfTbUGlKjuO7cWyknHxsoWljrT6TMR2XDtOEUA_aem_Aa3o9yRnrTCLBeHER5ZmDJ5dDkMaLKzw8rs2Hue0tgBMNOrdtC0uKcRjVNPvYaD8VlKB-mlOYLCwm20Gpml33Te3

A new study of autistic adults and their support networks post-diagnosis, reveals the crucial role of peer support and the neurodiversity community.

03/27/2024

🐸🌲 Adrienne Epley Brown, Mind Body Wellness’s resident ecotherapist, hosted the first Wild Women's Adventure Club this past weekend. 🌷🐿

🌸🌿 The group ventured into the woods on a quest for fresh blooming spring flowers. We slowed down to embrace the microworlds around us, marveling at the intricate beauty of the tiny plants carpeting the forest floor. There's profound magic in paying attention to the small wonders of nature, reminding us to cherish every moment and every living thing.🌼🌱

03/20/2024

Check out the Wild Women's Adventure Club!

🌿✨ Embrace the healing power of sisterhood and nature today! 🌺💫 There's something truly magical about women coming together amidst the tranquility of nature to support, uplift, and heal with each other. 🌼👭 Whether we're sharing stories, laughter, or simply basking in the serenity of the outdoors, these moments nourish our souls and strengthen our bonds, and show us what eco-therapy is all about!

Our FIRST meeting is THIS Sunday, March 24th! Please comment down below or send us a message if you have any interest in joining. 🌈🌟🌲

🤩Check the comments below to sign up for our monthly newsletter where we focus on a mental health topic of the month, recipes for metabolic diets, and details for upcoming exciting events and groups! 🤩

03/07/2024

Embracing neurodiversity is at the heart of what we do. Mind Body Wellness is a safe space where differences are celebrated, not stigmatized. Join us in continuing to spread awareness, understanding, and acceptance for all minds. 🥳🤩😁

Check the comments below for extra links to neurodivergent resources!

02/29/2024

We are thrilled to share that our February Self-Love Newsletter is here to spread the love! 💌✨

In a world that often tells us we're not "enough," or we are "too much", it's time to celebrate ourselves just as we are! 🎉

What are some ways you practice self-care and show yourself love? Let us know in the comments below! 🩷✨

Thank you for subscribing to our practice's monthly newsletter, where we'll announce upcoming therapy groups, healing circles, workshops, mental health tips, and clinician availability. Please share this newsletter with friends, family, and all who are interested in learning about our services.

02/02/2024

✅Exciting News! Landon Lambert is now working with teen clients ages 16 and 17 as well as adults✨

Learn more about Landon at: https://www.mindbodywellnesswv.com/landon

01/27/2024

Did you know that our founder and clinical director, Shannon Waliser completed training with Georgia Ede, MD in Ketogenic Diets for Mental Health back in 2020.

Dr. Ede's new book, Change Your Diet, Change Your Mind will be out on January 30, 2024 and Shannon will be hosting a free book club for those interested in discussing Dr. Ede's book. Stay tuned for details.

In the meantime, here is an article from NPR calling attention to the ketogenic diets for mental health and highlighting the pioneering research being done in this area.

It's not just for weight loss. Patients and doctors alike are having success using the diet for illnesses like bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. And research is taking off.

01/25/2024

Did you miss our January Newsletter? Check it out here!

Thank you for subscribing to our practice's monthly newsletter, where we'll announce upcoming therapy groups, healing circles, workshops, mental health tips, and clinician availability. Please share this newsletter with friends, family, and all who are interested in learning about our services.

12/01/2023

✨Today, MBW's own Adrienne Epley Brown is in day one of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART). 🚀 Adrienne is excited to enhance her skills and learn new techniques to provide even more effective therapy for our clients. 🧠 Stay tuned for the amazing progress and positive outcomes that ART will bring!

11/16/2023

Check out Mind Body Wellness's 1st ever newsletter. A big shout out to Landon for making it happen.

Thank you for subscribing to our practice's monthly newsletter, where we'll announce upcoming therapy groups, healing circles, workshops, mental health tips, and clinician availability. Please share this newsletter will friends, family, and all who are interested in learning about our services.

11/10/2023

It is with great humility that I share Mind Body Wellness has been nominated for Best of Morgantown in the 🌟Mental Wellness Office category🌟

Voting starts today and runs through December 1st. You can vote once a day per device.

For Best of Morgantown 2024, readers can nominate candidates in 101 categories from September 18 through October 1, 2023, and then vote on finalists from November 10 through December 1, 2023.

11/07/2023

In an effort to have our website better reflect our mission and vision, our website got a facelift. You can check it out here:

Based in Morgantown, WV. We bring a holistic approach to the treatment of trauma and its associated symptoms that builds upon an individual's internal strengths and wisdom. We strive to create a community of acceptance for all.

09/14/2023

🌟Meet our newest therapist at Mind Body Wellness: Landon Lambert!🌟 He specializes in helping those burdened by shame, anxiety and uncertainty. 🧠 Landon brings a curious, empathetic and compassionate approach to his work as a therapist.✨🌈

With his Master of Social Work degree from WVU, Landon is committed to helping those struggling with anxiety, self-criticism, and shame to discover their inherent worth and rewrite the narrative of their lives. 🎓🌏 Landon loves helping young adults discover they are worthy of life, love and connection. 🌿💜

Landon’s approach to therapy is collaborative and trauma-focused. ✅ Get ready to rewrite harmful internal narratives, change unwanted behaviors and address trauma while moving towards a healthier version of yourself! 🤗

Welcome to Mind Body Wellness, Landon! 🎉

Learn more about Landon here: https://www.mindbodywellnesswv.com/landon

08/04/2023

Be like this eastern tiger swallowtail butterfly and slow down this weekend to feed on the bounty found in nature.

Learn more about Ecotherapy and how nature can help you improve your mental health by reaching out to MBW's very own ecotherapist, Adrienne Epley Brown.

07/27/2023

☀️Feeling immense gratitude for a recharge day with the small but mighty Mind Body Wellness team 💜

07/18/2023

At Mind Body Wellness, not only do the plants thrive and bloom, but so do our clients. Are you ready to bloom?

06/29/2023

🌟Exciting news! 🌟 Adrienne Epley Brown, Mind Body Wellness's newest clinical therapist is currently away in California completing her Ecotherapy Level 3 Certification through The Earthbody Institute.🌎

She is also getting her fill of banana 🍌 slugs🐌

Stay tuned for some new and exciting 🌿 Ecotherapy 🌿 related offerings!

06/07/2023

🌟Meet our newest therapist at Mind Body Wellness: Adrienne Epley Brown! 🌟 Adrienne is dedicated to supporting neurodiverse individuals struggling with ADHD, anxiety, autism and OCD.🌱She believes in taking an out-of-the box approach to help clients magnify their strengths and enhance executive functioning. 🧠✨

As an ecotherapist, Adrienne frequently incorporates nature into sessions, including offering walk and talk sessions from our Morgantown office. 🌿🌎 Adrienne is grounded in inclusivity and social justice. 🌈 She loves working with individuals who are neurodiverse, helping them to create positive change and become their most authentic selves.

Adrienne’s approach to therapy is collaborative and trauma-focused. She is an ADHD Clinical Services provider who is ready to give you the tools, resources and support you need to help you reach your goals.✅

Welcome to Mind Body Wellness, Adrienne! 💜🎉

Learn more about Adrienne here: https://www.mindbodywellnesswv.com/adrienne

04/03/2023

Are you a Healer in need of some nourishing?
If so then the Nourishing the Healer Women's Circle
Is for you.

03/05/2023

In a short time,
I will light the candles that hold the Circle

I will invite in a small group of
Women Healers

And together we will co-create
Our Circle

So that the ripples
Of love and kindness
Will spread out into our community
Slowly changing it for the better
One ripple at a time.

Shannon Waliser
Founder & Clinical Director

02/27/2023

There is still space in the Toxic Workplace Survivors online support group at Mind Body Wellness.

An estimated 48.6 million Americans are bullied at work.

If your workplace feels threatening, humiliating, or intimidating,
If work interference — sabotage — prevents work from getting done, or
If there is verbal abuse at work…

Then the Toxic Workplace Survivors online support group will help you:

Regain your footing.
Regain your confidence
Take back your power in the face of workplace bullying.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE:
https://www.mindbodywellnesswv.com/toxic-workplace

02/20/2023

In the United States, the statistics show that 4 out of 10 employees suffer from some form of workplace bullying, defined as “repeated mistreatment of an employee by one or more other employees; abusive conduct that is threatening, humiliating or intimidating, workplace sabotage or verbal abuse” (source: mydisabilityjobs dot com/statistics/workplace-bullying)

Learn more about the online Toxic Workplace Survivors Support Group: https://www.mindbodywellnesswv.com/toxic-workplace

02/19/2023

Exciting things are happening this spring at Mind Body Wellness. Stay tuned for updates on new offerings.

02/12/2023

The familiar Sunday dread is setting in.

Monday brings another long week of dealing with your toxic workplace.

The internal debate of whether to burn another sick day or tough it out is taking a toll.

Learn more about the online Toxic Workplace Survivors Support Group: https://www.mindbodywellnesswv.com/toxic-workplace

02/09/2023

Workplace bullying or toxic workplace dynamics can make life miserable. Mind Body Wellness is excited to announce a new online support group, the Toxic Workplace Survivors Group.

In this group, participants will find help in regaining their footing, regaining their confidence and taking back their power in the face of workplace bullying.

This group is designed to give members a safe place to be heard, share experiences and learn about the dynamics of workplace bullying.

To learn more or register, go to: https://www.mindbodywellnesswv.com/toxic-workplace

02/02/2021

❤️🧡💛With Valentine's Day fast approaching, I thought I’d share a recent blog I was moved to write after a recent conversation with someone dear to me.💚💙💜
https://www.mindbodywellnesswv.com/blog/love-in-the-therapy-room

There is something magical when you love another human unconditionally. In the therapy room this unconditional love and acceptance creates the space for transformation and healing, for growth and self-love to bloom.

01/23/2021