Tis the season to be jolly? While the holiday season is often filled with joy, festivities, and togetherness, it’s also a time when many people experience heightened stress, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. As we deck the halls, bake cookies, light candles, and spend time with family, we may not immediately notice the impact [...]
Importance of Training in Mental Health
By: Shelly Bohmert MA LADC LPCC Training involves the process of teaching or cultivating skills, knowledge, or competencies through instruction, practice, or experience. Throughout our lives and careers, we engage in training in numerous ways and settings, including workplaces, educational institutions, and sports. Ultimately, training enhances our performance and helps us reach our goals. Why [...]
October 16, 2024
Embracing October: Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder and Finding Light in the Dark
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 [...]
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
