Lavender Blog: Healing Starts Here
Our blog is a platform where we can share heartfelt stories, provide actionable advice, and support your personal development through empathy and understanding.
Natural Healing: Exploring the Mental Health Benefits of the Outdoors
Nature has a way of supporting our mental health in small but powerful ways. Learn how even brief moments outdoors can make a positive impact on your mental well-being.
Making Space for Grief Without Getting Lost in It
Experiencing a loss can be one of the toughest moments to go through. While there’s no right way to grieve, you can make space for it without losing yourself in the process. Learn about the five stages of grief and how to move through loss with compassion and support.
Healing with Heart: The Power of Choosing a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Finding the right mental health provider can feel overwhelming, but psych NPs are dedicated to understanding your unique story while providing therapy and medication management tailored to your needs.
You’d Treat High Blood Pressure—Why Not Your Mental Health?
Mental health deserves the same care and understanding as physical health, but it doesn’t always get the support it needs. When approached thoughtfully, medication can be a meaningful and important part of caring for your overall well-being.
Food for Thought: Fuel Your Brain With Every Bite
What you eat can impact your mental health. From boosting memory and concentration to stabilizing mood, certain foods can offer real benefits for brain function.
Living Your Best Life…After Retirement?
Retirement is a major life change that can bring a sense of uncertainty, but it's also a chance to rediscover purpose in new and fulfilling ways.
You’re Stronger Than You Think—Here’s How
Everyone has unique strengths, even if they’re not immediately obvious. By reflecting on your experiences, seeking feedback, and embracing growth, you can uncover what makes you truly stand out.
Work Worries Weighing You Down? Try These Mental Health Boosters
Job insecurity can bring stress and anxiety when you’re unsure of what’s next. But even in tough times, there are ways to take care of yourself and feel a little more at ease.
Advocating for Mental Health as a Parent and Provider
Nancy Pletcher, MSN, PMHNP-BC, shares how her journey as a parent deepened her understanding of the importance of advocacy and empathy in mental health care.
Living with Chronic Illness: How to Keep a Healthy Mind and Spirit
Living with a chronic illness can be tough, but it’s still possible to keep your mind and spirit strong. By being kind to yourself and finding ways to adjust, you can live a life full of meaning and joy.
Exhausted to Energized: Overcoming Emotional Burnout
Learn what emotional exhaustion is, why it happens, and how you can start feeling like yourself again with self-care strategies.
3 Surprising Things You May Not Know About Journaling
Discover how journaling can support your growth, creativity, and self-awareness. Learn how to make it a meaningful and adaptable tool in your daily life.