Erin 'Mendenhall' Sawhill, MSW, LISW

06/02/2024

🧠✨ Concerned About Your Loved One's Memory? ✨🧠

Lately, I've had many clients expressing worries about their loved ones' memory. It's a common concern, and understanding it better can be incredibly helpful.

I'm happy to pass on this insightful article by my colleague and friend, Dr. Yogesh Shah. He dives deep into the causes, signs, and ways to support those experiencing memory issues.

Remember, addressing these concerns early can make a significant difference. Feel free to reach out if you need support or have questions. Let's prioritize our mental health and well-being together! 💚

There is evidence to show that some lifestyle changes can be made to reduce a person’s Alzheimer's risk, write Dr. Yogesh Shah and Lauren Livingston.

03/22/2024

Erin 'Mendenhall' Sawhill, MSW, LISW is proud to be a sponsor for the 2024 The Sparkle Run! Join us May 5th at DMACC Ankeny— www.thesparklerun.org …their mission is to support other charities working with young cancer patients. This year’s chosen charity is the Above + Beyond Cancer’s Young Adult Program!

01/11/2024

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟
I'm thrilled to share that I have been appointed to the Board of Directors for Above + Beyond Cancer, an incredible organization with a mission to "elevate the lives of those touched by cancer."
I'm passionate about making a positive impact, and I invite you to join me on this journey. If you or someone you know could benefit from the support and resources offered by Above + Beyond Cancer, let's connect for a coffee date! ☕ I'd love to share more about how A+BC can make a difference in your life or the lives of your loved ones.
Alternatively, if you're interested in supporting the amazing programming of A+BC, let's chat about how you can get involved and make a difference in the lives of those facing the challenges of cancer.
Together, we can go above and beyond to create a community of support and empowerment. 💙🌟

01/09/2024

🌨️Snow day vibes!🌨️
Guess what? ❄️Mother Nature hit the pause button, and I’m here for it! 🤍 As someone who’s constantly on the go, a snow day is a gentle reminder to slow down, unwind, and appreciate the beauty around us.

06/27/2023

“You can do hard things” sounds cliche…
BUT, what I was reminded of this week as I climbed to the “Roof of Africa” is it is possible and requires…
🏔️ Community…quickly my acquaintances became friends and those friends became family
🏔️ Support… for our team of 31 there was well over 100 porters, guides, cooks and other professionals
🏔️ Patience… “Pole, pole” (slowly, slowly in Swahili) was said on repeat as we trudged along like snails
🏔️ Humility… when I was weak giving up my pack was so hard but exactly what I needed to do
🏔️ Confidence… fears and tears could have easily taken over especially on the Barranco Wall or summit morning but mental strength outplayed the negativity
🏔️ Humor… bantering served as a good distraction, means to bond, and simply enlightened one of the toughest things I’ve ever done
While you may never choose to summit the highest freestanding mountain in the world, know you can do hard things!!!

06/07/2023

It's a treat to help support other clinicians doing great work in our area! Congratulations, Bloom Women’s Wellness, LLC!

Are you planning on attending our ribbon cutting on June 16th? We would love to have you there! 💕 We will be giving away for FREE this self-care basket to one lucky woman that is valued at over $600!

We were able to team up with some local, women-ran businesses who were so gracious in supporting this event! This basket features items and gift cards from:
✨ Revive Physical Therapy
✨ Sarah Crouse Photography
✨ Erin 'Mendenhall' Sawhill, MSW, LISW
✨ Trixies Salon & Spa

AND some additional goodies from our Bloom office!

Make sure to join us in Urbandale with the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce on June 16th from 4-5 pm and enjoy some treats and ice cream on us!

04/08/2023

Spring is in the air!! Great time to refresh and get out of anxiety increasing patterns!

12/15/2022

988 is available 24/7/365 …no excuse to not reach out if your close people aren’t around!

I texted today to validate. Prompts assessing mental health status began within 60 seconds and Scott… a live person… was on chat within minutes.

I learned that there a special text line for service members and veterans… 838255

If you ever need someone to talk to about your feelings, we're here for you. Text us at 988. 💚

12/10/2022

From my personal yoga mat this morning!! Isn’t this the truth!?!? As I personally want to always grow what stops…often times fear of difficulty! Get on your mat…whatever that looks like, and ask “what difficulty am I going to overcome?” to end 2022 or start 2023!!!
Namaste, my friends!!!

12/06/2022