Wholeness Healing Today


Whispers of Wisdom, With a Twist. A Book Review

This book, more of a chap book, Whispers of Wisdom, With a Twist: Grandma’s Timeless Advice for Life’s Journey, by Dania Allen, is packed full of bits of wisdom. I was so excited to learn of this book by a friend and colleague, and was so pleased when it arrived for review. The book itself…[ Read the full article ]

Flip the Script, A Simple Self-Talk Reset

By Jacqui Schlund, Assistant Director The other day something unexpected landed on my plate and I caught myself thinking: “I have too much to do and I don’t have any energy for this!” I paused for a moment and changed the script to something I’ve been practicing: “I can do hard things.” I shared this…[ Read the full article ]

The Hidden Cost of Being the Strong One

Most families, workplaces, and friend groups have a “strong one.” You probably know who that person is. They are the one who steps in during a crisis. They organize, solve problems, care for others, and somehow keep things moving when life gets difficult. They are dependable, capable, and often admired for their strength. Perhaps that…[ Read the full article ]

The Whole Story of Adoption

When we think about adoption, many of us envision love and new beginnings. While adoption can be a beautiful and life-changing experience, it is also important to recognize that every adoption story includes both loss and hope. Adoption often begins after a separation has occurred, and acknowledging that reality allows us to approach adoption with…[ Read the full article ]

Supporting Your Team When Costs Are Rising

As many organizations are experiencing, insurance costs continue to rise, impacting both employers and employees in meaningful ways. Increased premiums, higher deductibles, and tighter coverage can create stress that extends far beyond the workplace. While these changes are often outside of our control, how we support our teams during these times is not. This is…[ Read the full article ]

Connecting with Teens *Sigh*. . .*Eye Roll*. . . “But Why?”

Mom hears her teenage son pull in the driveway after school and instantly feels a pit in her stomach, thinking to herself, “Ugh. What do I even say to him today? He doesn’t want anything to do with me anymore.” She paces across the living room, rolling her eyes and folding her arms. As she…[ Read the full article ]

Neurographic Art for Brain Healing

By Jane Ryan, Interview of Jane Ryan Neurographic art is simple artformat that has been used recently as a healing modality for people who have experienced brain trauma. Jane Ryan, a retired nurse/mental health counselor, author and film maker from central Nebraska is one of those who has found healing in this modality. According to…[ Read the full article ]

Safety, Stress, and Our Cells

How Calm May Repair What Stress Wears Down It is easy to assume that when we talk about stress, it is something emotional, such as feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stretched too thin. But stress doesn’t stay in our thoughts. It travels through our nervous system. It alters our hormones. It influences inflammation and even our…[ Read the full article ]

Slow. Your. Roll.

By Jacqui Schlund, Assistant Director Speeding up. Rushing from one thing to the next. Trying to do three things at once, okay maybe five. Moving just a little faster than our bodies can comfortably keep up with. You might notice it when: Your thoughts feel scattered and fast and you feel like you can’t keep…[ Read the full article ]

Adjunct Modalities: Round 7, Rooted Revival and Sana Vida

Continuing the series of adjunct modalities, I would like to focus this article on a couple places, two different modalities, both located in Grand Island. The first modality is Brain Tap, offered at Sana Vida Wellness Center. I have featured several other of their modalities but have always been interested in Brain Tap and was…[ Read the full article ]