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.
How to Lighten the Load When Days Feel Heavy
Some seasons may feel heavier than others, and that’s okay. You’re not alone in that feeling, and you can move through things at your own pace. Even in the hard moments, there’s still room for warmth, connection, and care through it all.
Quick Tips to Help You Stay Prepared for the Holidays
The Lavender Registered Nurse team shares some easy tips to help you feel your best during the holidays. From staying on track with medications to planning and getting ready for travel, a little care and preparation can go a long way.
Celebrating the Small Wins That Lead to Lasting Change
Real growth isn't always about big, life-changing moments. Sometimes, it's the small, everyday wins that matter most. We highlight how these small moments can lead to meaningful, long-lasting changes over time.
Not Feeling Like Yourself After Birth? Here’s What Might Be Going On
Postpartum depression can bring a whirlwind of emotions—and it’s okay if it doesn’t look picture-perfect. We’re here to share what this experience can really look like and remind you that support is always within reach.
How to Grow Through Life Transitions, Not Just Go Through Them
Change can be exciting, overwhelming, or a bit of both—but even in the hard times, with the right perspective and a few supportive practices, you can grow through it.
Behind the Brave Face: Unmasking Postpartum Depression in Dads
When a new baby arrives, much of the attention goes to the baby or the mom, but dads can quietly struggle too. Their challenges are often unnoticed, even though they deserve just as much care.
ADHD and Me: How I Learned to Embrace My Differences
Holly Kent, a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Lavender, shares her personal experience living with ADHD and reflects on how traits often seen as challenges can also be meaningful strengths worth embracing.
How to Make the Most Out of Your First Five Therapy Sessions
Starting therapy can come with a mix of questions and hopes. That’s why those first few sessions are so important: they’re a chance to build momentum, find your rhythm, and connect with your psych NP.
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.