By Emily Pierson, M.Ed., Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Do you ever feel like a piece of you is missing? Like no matter how many self-help books you read, or how many times you try to ‘focus on yourself’, there is still a gap you can’t seem to fill? Turns out, […]
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By Emily Pierson, M.Ed., Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Mixed feelings? Finding out you’re pregnant can bring lots of wonderful emotions. Happiness, joy, bliss, excitement at feeling every kick, awe at your changing body, and wonder at seeing your little one on the ultrasound for the first time. However, one of […]
By Kelly Jo Zellmann, MS, RDN, LD, CLT Do you have a love-hate relationship with exercise? Are you so rigid with your routines that missing one workout fills you with guilt? Do you exercise to burn calories or to feel good? Hopefully, you do it because it makes you feel […]
By Kelly Jo Zellmann, MS, RDN, LD, CLT Do you wonder what it means to actually be a mindful eater or “eat mindfully?” Mindful eating is another tool you can have in your well-being tool-box along with intuitive eating. However, there often are many misconceptions when it comes to mindful […]
By Kelly Jo Zellmann, MS, RDN, LD, CLT We often hear about what good nutrition means for our heart. But, how often do we talk about what else is good for our heart and overall health? Taking care of our heart, mind, and body begins with having positive self-love and […]
By Kelly Jo Zellmann, MS, RDN, LD, CLT Valentine’s day is fast approaching. A day dedicated to giving gifts, often chocolate or other sweets, to those you love. However, it may also bring up feelings of loneliness, anxiety, sadness, and hurt instead of love and connection. And, maybe you’ve been […]
By Kelly Jo Zellmann, MS, RDN, LD, CLT Has the pandemic affected your waistline? Let’s admit it, it hasn’t been easy. Last spring’s stay at home orders and additional shut-downs, combined with more people working from home and kids distance learning have all posed its challenges when it comes to […]
With the leaves beginning to change color, many of us look forward to the return to routine that often accompanies autumn. This may be a good time to give quitting smoking another try! Below are some great tips and resources to help you to “be a quitter!” The article below […]
Wellness Matters will remain open during the “Stay at Home” order. We are able to do this due to our status as a health care facility and our desire to provide in-person support for those who need it. We take our “exemption” to the Stay at Home order seriously and […]
This is a guest post from an expert in drug and alcohol assessments. Read more at her website: mnalcoholdrugassessments.com February 29, 2020 by Deb Sharstrom A while back there was a very funny television show starring Lisa Kudrow (ditzy Phoebe from Friends) called “Web Therapy.” It was an improvised show and Lisa played […]