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Founder | CEO

Holistic Complementary

and Alternative Health

& Body Wellness

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YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR PASSION!

Taking care of ourselves makes us better workers, because we are part of nature. We ARE nature. We can't deny the physical, biological needs of the human body. That's where self- care becomes really critical. On a basic level, self-care is about understanding that our bodies, minds, hearts, and spirits all have needs that cannot be denied without consequence.

The great thing is that there are more ways to practice self-care than there are people! There's no one-size-fits-all approach, so you can do what you like! That said, I believe in practicing loving self-care on a daily basis. It's part of my philosophy of how to live your ideal luxurious lifestyle, and as it's your ideal lifestyle, you have to find what works for you.

Personally, I have found that taking the time to listen to my body is a great way to know when something is wrong. I pay attention to what's going on in my mind and in my feelings. When things are out of whack, I attempt to do something to correct that. It doesn't mean that I'm perfect. It doesn't mean that I don't ever have stressful days or take my negative emotions out on people who don't deserve it. It simply means that Eye am Human still in a work progress--as we all are.

Practicing daily self-care and setting personal goals is critical to our health and well-being. So, if instead of trying to force things to happen when they cannot, you can take care of yourself and use the time to breathe and reflect, you will be able to create and define personal goals. Use that space of infinite possibility to create your "New" Journey to Self-Enlightenment. That's the beauty of self-care; it gives you space for whatever you need, be it healing, rejuvenation, or simply peace.

"Your Success is Our Success, and We Can't Succeed until You Succeed!"

WHAT IS AF-CBT

Alternatives for Families: a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT) is a trauma-informed, evidence-based treatment (EBT) designed to improve the relationships between children and caregivers in families involved in arguments, frequent conflict, physical force/discipline, child physical abuse, or child behavior problems.

“Mental health is a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities and can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.”

Mental health and physical health – and health problems – are closely connected; persons with mental health disorders have higher rates of smoking, physical inactivity, obesity, and substance abuse and dependence.

In 2014, 17% of Wisconsin adults reported being told they had a form of depression. The rate was highest among adults 35-64, approximately 20%, and lowest, approximately 12%, among those ages 18-24 and 65 and over. Frequent mental distress is defined as 14 or more days of poor mental health in the past 30 days.

In Wisconsin, females, blacks, Hispanics, low-income people, Milwaukee County residents, people who are obese, and smokers report higher rates of frequent mental distress. Milwaukee County residents, people with low household incomes, and people with a disability had higher rates of insufficient sleep and lack of emotional support.

Depression in children and adolescents is a problem that often goes unidentified and untreated for a long period before appropriate care is provided. Often times the primary care setting is the first entry point for many youth and their family seeking behavioral health assistance. Offering screenings and assessments in primary care settings is an effective means of identifying young people in earlier stages of their illness.

Approximately 1 in 5 adolescents will experience and episode of major depression by the age of 18
Treatment improves outcomes
Few adolescents receive treatment, even when there are minimal system barriers to accessing to mental health specialty care

Youth Mental Health in Wisconsin From 2007 to 2012, the percentage of children receiving medications for ADHD, emotions, concentration, or behavior significantly increased both in Wisconsin and nationally.5 A higher percentage of Wisconsin children receive medications for ADHD, emotions, concentration, or behavior, compared to children nationwide.6

In Wisconsin, approximately 55,000 adolescents aged 12-17 (12.3% of all adolescents) had at least one major depressive episode within the year prior to being surveyed.7 This rate increased from 2010 through 2014; it was similar to the national average, although it grew at a faster rate. Only a little more than one-third of adolescents – both within Wisconsin and nationally – with a major depressive episode received treatment for depression.

According to national estimates, as many as one in nine Wisconsin kids has a severe emotional disturbance, and as many as one in five has any mental health challenge.