by Buffy | Nov 7, 2023 | Functional Mental Health, Health Coaching, Mental Health
Well folks, we are in that downswing after Halloween where the fall decorations stay up but the buzz starts to turn towards Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas shopping, and perhaps most importantly, holiday plans. Maybe you’re a college student and are just trying to get... 
by Buffy | Oct 18, 2023 | Functional Mental Health, Mental Health, Wellness
October: Functional Mental Health Welcome, October! We are excited to have you along with cooler weather, flannels, and everything pumpkin. With so many seasonal changes it is important to remain healthy. It is easy to get lost in all the fun festivities and forget... 
by Buffy | Sep 8, 2023 | Functional Mental Health, Mental Health, Spiritual Health, Wellness
September is often a month where people are buzzing with excitement over the start of a new school year, the potential for some relief from the summer heat (if you live in the south), pumpkin spice flavors popping up in coffee shops, and the startup of football among... 
by Buffy | Aug 3, 2023 | Community Aid, Functional Mental Health, Mental Health, Wellness
Summer always seems to fly by and before you know it, it will be time for kids to go back to school. This can be a bittersweet moment for parents. On one hand, children are getting back into a routine and learning new things and on the other hand, parents have to... 
by Buffy | Jul 21, 2023 | Health Coaching, Mental Health, Spiritual Health, Wellness
Health coaching is on the rise, but many do not know what a health coach really is or what the benefits might be. Health coaches differ from doctors and other health care professionals in a number of ways. While they may not have Ph.D.s, health coaches are still... 
by Buffy | Jul 5, 2023 | Health Coaching, Mental Health, Physical Health, Wellness
When someone is feeling down, what’s the first question you ask? For most people, it’s “Are you okay?” or “What happened?” But with a growing body of research on the connections between nutrition and mental health, another good question might be, “What have you... 
by Buffy | Jun 12, 2023 | Mental Health, Wellness
What is Trauma Anyway? Trauma can be defined as: “exposure to an incident or series of events that are emotionally disturbing or life-threatening with lasting adverse effects on the individual’s functioning and mental, physical, social, emotional, and/or... 
by Buffy | May 1, 2023 | Functional Mental Health, Health Coaching, Mental Health, Physical Health, Spiritual Health, Wellness
If you have worked with me or listened to me speak before you have probably heard me talk about “The Foundations of Health.” These are the building blocks on which our mental, physical, and spiritual health rise and fall. They include: air, water, nutrition, exercise,... 
by Buffy | Apr 12, 2023 | Community Aid, Mental Health, Wellness
Counseling is surrounded by lots of stigmas. It is common for people to think that those who visit counselors are in some way “less than” people that do not require this type of treatment. Counseling can actually be beneficial for everyone, not just those who... 
by Buffy | Mar 2, 2023 | Functional Mental Health, Health Coaching, Mental Health, Wellness
Our mindset is one of the MOST foundational components to our overall health as a person. Many studies have confirmed that poor mental health can put you at greater risk for physical illness. And Mindset is one of the foundational pieces to mental health. So...