nourished minds counseling + wellness August newsletter
Happy August!
It's hard to believe the summer has gone by so fast and that life for many families will return to the usual rhythm of school, sports and activities.
This time of year is one that often comes with many changes and shifts, and it can bring up lots of emotions. If you're feeling a little off-balance this time of year, you're not alone.
I invite you to read on for a few news updates, including:
1. Author and therapist, Gina Moffa, LCSW, shares her new book with us, talking all about everyday losses and how to deal with grief
2. We have group programs starting this fall - check out all the details!
3. Our team continues to grow and evolve to better serve you.
Thank you for your support and as always, be in touch to let me know if you have questions or feedback.
Be well,
Karen
karen@nourishedmindscounseling.com
Moving On Doesn’t Mean Letting Go: A Modern Guide to Navigating Loss
by Gina Moffa, LCSW
Did you know that grief can come with more than just death losses? Would you believe it if we said that you have grieved a lot in your lifetime, maybe without really knowing?
Grief is the result of any kind of loss --- a full-body experience that follows losing something of significance. But grief can also accompany us on our journey of healing disordered eating, or through sobriety. Our loss of identity or safety, our loss of friendships and support systems. Change in and of itself is grief a good portion of the time.
We grieve when we lose close relationships, or end certain stages of life, we even can grieve positive life events, because it can also mean loss of the familiar or comforting parts of our life.
I talk with my clients about loss all the time. Some clients are struggling with children going to college or moving out. Others are struggling with the loss of a relationship or their sense of identity during a separation.
These losses also come up in my therapy group for women aged 50 and older who are struggling with eating disorders. So often, one’s sense of self becomes wrapped up in the disorder. While it is ultimately healing to recover from an eating disorder, the process can absolutely challenge your sense of self and trigger feelings of grief.
Grief is a prevalent mental health burden people are carrying, and with this fast-paced lifestyle, it's no wonder we didn't stop to really tend to our experiences of loss. If you think about it right now, what losses have you endured that you didn't realize you might be grieving?
My friend and colleague, Gina Moffa, LCSW, has written a beautiful new book that touches upon all of these different losses and also, helps us navigate our way through them.
As a grief and trauma therapist in New York City, Gina opens up about her own story of multiple losses, brings in her clients' stories and adds powerful reflections, exercises and tools.
With wisdom and sincere caring, Gina brings comfort, direction, and gentle nudging to look deeper at our lives, our losses, and what lies ahead. I couldn't recommend this book more for anyone navigating loss right now. Her book is on shelves around the world on August 22nd, and I am happy to be sharing it here with you.
Get to know Gina a little better and order your copy of the book here.
Upcoming Groups
This September we'll be opening two of our popular group programs for new registrations. Read all the details below and sign up now to get started this fall!
The Nourished Minds Counseling + Wellness Team
We're so happy to have a growing team of professionals at Nourished Minds Counseling + Wellness. We welcomed our mental health nurse practitioner Winnie Lee, PMHNP-BC, in the spring, and we've been happy to offer psychopharmacology and medication management services to our clients ever since.
Our team of experienced, licensed clinicians continues to provide high-quality therapy and psychopharmacology for anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, depression, trauma and more. Stay tuned for more existing news this fall!
To schedule an appointment, please email or call:
🖥 info@nourishedmindscounseling.com
☎️ 617-333-8188
Karen's Mental Health Bite
There are still a few weeks of summer left! I encourage you to try and make the most of them! Whether you schedule a last-minute getaway, sneak in a spa appointment or just soak up quality family time, do something to take care of yourself this month. You'll head into the new season feeling refreshed and ready for any changes that come your way!
Nourished Minds Counseling & Wellness
The Mental Health Healers: Hope, Heal & Thrive
At Nourished Minds: Counseling + Wellness, we help clients achieve overall wellness by addressing issues of stress, anxiety, panic disorders, depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and eating disorders. We also provide a variety of services to professionals in the healthcare and mental health industry. I invite you to learn more about my practice and areas of expertise by exploring my website. Contact me to discuss how we can work together to develop an individualized plan which addresses your unique needs and circumstances.