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TRAILS to Wellness: Helping teens manage anxiety & stress

November 17, 2024 | By Johnna Hjersman Everson

At Omaha Integrative Care, we understand how overwhelming it can be for adolescents to navigate the pressures of school, social life, and the many challenges that come with growing up. If you or a teen you know is experiencing symptoms of anxiety, stress, or emotional overwhelm, we’re excited to announce an upcoming group designed specifically […]

Post-Election Support Spaces

November 06, 2024 | By Johnna Hjersman Everson

In the wake of the recent election — as well as everything else going on in the world — many of us may be feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and emotionally dysregulated. With this in mind, Omaha Integrative Care providers are offering a limited number of FREE group support sessions. These sessions are open to the community […]

Anxiety & coping in the world of 2024

June 25, 2024 | By Amanda Cramer

For so many people, the last decade has had many stressors. The global pandemic alone has been traumatic for many of us. Extreme weather events – the Nebraska floods in 2019, the tornados, the straight-line wind storms, the seemingly increasing hail, and the excessive cold in the winter – these, too, could be considered traumatic […]

Integrative care supports both patient and provider

May 29, 2024 | By Heather Irvin

I’m three months into my work as a therapist, and I’m like a new mother in love with my work/baby. My patients have touched my heart and enriched my soul. I find I have particular interest in working with trans folks, with people who are grieving, with people who are considering expanding their families or […]

The importance of leisure activities for life balance

May 29, 2024 | By Caitlynn Peterson

Making time for leisure activities and hobbies is an essential part of creating a life balance. It can look different for everyone, but doing something you love and enjoy can benefit your overall health and well-being. Occupational therapy & leisure One important aspect of occupational therapy is facilitating participation in meaningful activities. This includes any […]

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The role of occupational therapy for infertility care

April 24, 2024 | By Caitlynn Peterson

Hello! My name is Caitlynn. I am excited to connect my passion for infertility awareness with my skills in occupational therapy. Let’s start by discussing what occupational therapy is and how it can help people who are experiencing infertility. Occupational therapy focuses on promoting health, well-being, and participation in activities that daily life demands. Occupational […]

20 thoughtful questions to deepen your relationship

February 05, 2024 | By Amanda Cramer

Make an effort. Partners, find time to connect and have meaningful conversations. It is easy to become quickly overwhelmed with work, school projects, and family commitments. While these things can be positive in our lives, they can also extend beyond our comfort zones. When we don’t have time to have meaningful conversations with our partners, […]

10 fun date ideas that cultivate communication … and aren’t just dinner out

February 01, 2024 | By Amanda Cramer

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. I often find that people have great ideas but struggle to execute them and then feel a sense of disappointment. Sometimes, we can use the thought process of good, better, best to help us plan a date. Maybe the ideal date is too complicated to plan, tickets are […]

What does it mean to be well?

December 27, 2023 | By Julie Luzarraga

Wellness in 2024 It’s that time of year when everyone starts thinking about “getting healthy.” Most of us consider “healthy” to be the absence of illness or injury. The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” While this […]

Family Schemas: Being On Time

October 16, 2023 | By Amanda Cramer

Families often create schemas or rules to establish expectations and procedures within their own unique dynamics. These schemas dictate the norms and values that each family holds dear. For example, some families prioritize eating dinner together at the table, while others may prefer to eat individually when schedules permit. Each family has its own interests and priorities – such as sports […]

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