By: Kylyn Kapitain BSN, RN, DON: Progress Valley Director of Nursing/Health Services It’s no secret that nursing is a profession rooted in compassion, advocacy, and nonstop decision-making — but beneath the scrubs and shift work lies a much deeper story. One where mental health isn’t just something nurses care for, but something they navigate in [...]
From Diet Coke to Eruption: The Hidden Layers of Anger
What is Anger, Really? Anger. When we think of anger what often comes to mind is a red face, steam coming out of ears, losing my marbles type of moment. Anger is depicted all over the place in our society, we have movies that show anger being presented in physical violence or aggression, intimidation of [...]
July 21, 2025
What is Artificial Intelligence – and Why Does It Matter in Mental Health?
Understanding what AI is—and what it isn’t—helps us better grasp the complex relationship between technology and therapy. Can AI support mental health? Yes. Can it replace the human connection found in therapy? That’s where things get more nuanced. Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to computer systems designed to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence—like learning, [...]
July 11, 2025
The Strength in Vulnerability: Redefining Masculinity.
By: Shelly Bohmert MA LADC LPCC: Director of Mental Health “Men make up half the population—but nearly 80% of all suicides.” According to both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), in 2023 alone, over 49,000 people died by suicide in the United States. The suicide [...]
June 12, 2025
What If Your Thoughts Aren’t Random? A Brief Introduction to EMDR Therapy.
By: Faith Suckerman MA LPCC LADC – Senior Counselor at Progress Valley Residential Have you ever found yourself stuck in the same emotional loop—feeling anxious, unworthy, or overwhelmed—without fully understanding why? Maybe certain thoughts or reactions seem to come out of nowhere, repeating themselves in different situations, relationships, or stages of life. What if those [...]
May 28, 2025
