By: Shelly Bohmert, MA LADC LPCC, Director of Mental Health at Progress Valley October brings ghouls, pumpkin patches, vibrant fall colors, and the start of spooky season. For us in Minnesota, it also signals a transition from summer sunshine to the crispness of fall. We get to enjoy the stunning colors of the leaves—nothing beats [...]
Embracing October: Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder and Finding Light in the Dark
October 9, 2024
September: Suicide Awareness
September is commonly associated with the start of fall, back-to-school season, the return of pumpkin spice, visits to apple orchards, and the opening of pumpkin patches. However, it is also recognized as Suicide Prevention Month. Discussing suicide can be uncomfortable because the topic often evokes distressing thoughts and images. However, it is crucial to change [...]
September 17, 2024
August: The Month of Wellness
When we think of the word “wellness,” our minds often jump to physical health—avoiding illness or pain. However, we tend to overlook mental and emotional wellness, which can have an even greater impact on our overall well-being than just physical health alone. So what exactly does wellness entail? Wellness, according to the Global Wellness Institute, [...]
August 5, 2024
Launch of the Progress Valley Independent Mental Health Clinic
July 2024 By: Shelly Bohmert, MA LADC LPCC: Director of Mental Health at Progress Valley Exciting news – June bought about the official launch of the Progress Valley independent Mental Health Clinic. While the mental health clinic has been operating prior to June, this summer and fall will be a time of growth, exciting change [...]
July 31, 2024
