Vira Wellness Initiative

02/26/2026

Thoughtful Thursday: 🌧RAIN technique🌧

Sometimes life can be overwhelming for children and adults. It can help to have a simple cue or reminder to ground ourselves to our current situation .

R = Recognize what is happening
🌈 label and acknowledge the
thoughts, feelings and behaviors
impacting you
A = Allow life to be just as it is
🌈 let your thoughts, feelings and
sensations be recognized, pause
and relax
I = Investigate with kindness
🌈 ask what is happening inside me?
what do I believe?
N = Non-identification, you are not the emotion
🌈your sense of who you are is not
fused with emotions, sensations
or stories

02/12/2026

Thoughtful Thursday: Loving-Kindness Mindfulness. We are often bombarded by content that is negative or overwhelming. We may see occasional stories of kindness and compassion, however, this is often drowned out by hardship and stressors. In Loving - Kindness Mindfulness we can work to cultivate an attitude of open, unconditional friendliness. This practice entails sending kind, compassionate or loving intentions/phrases to several different categories of individuals:

The self
A cherished person or “mentor”
A friend
A neutral person or stranger
An “enemy” or difficult person
All living beings

For example, you may say today "May I be safe", " May the man at the grocery store feel restored", "May all living beings be protected and understood". This type of mindfulness has benefits such as:

Increased positive emotions
Improved health
Reduced self-criticism
Increased empathy
Improved social connection and relationships
Decreased Bias

02/05/2026

READY Clinic (Resource and Evaluation of Attention Deficits in Youth).

The READY Clinic is an assessment based diagnostic clinic for
youth (ages 6-12) with potential Attention Deficit Disorder Diagnosis. The READY Clinic is meant to provide timely and clinically appropriate diagnosis for uncomplicated ADHD. The READY Clinic is staffed by our therapy team and utilizes structured assessment tools to aid in clarification of diagnosis

Evaluation is a two-appointment sequence along with collection of rating scales completed by parent/guardian and teacher/educator or an alternate community rater to provide a review of the youth’s functioning.

Call today for additional information 920.364.0747

02/05/2026

Thoughtful Thursday: By incorporating simple yet impactful techniques like the 3-2-1 grounding strategy, you can reduce stress and unlock a deeper sense of calm, clarity, and connection to the world around you. Try it now: tune in to 3 soothing sounds, focus on 2 visual cues , and feel 1 grounding sensation – and watch your presence, awareness, and perception grow!

01/29/2026

Thoughtful Thursday: Guided Imagery

Guided Imagery is a powerful tool that harnesses the mind's incredible ability to shape our reality. By vividly imagining a peaceful scene, complete with sensory details, you can tap into a profound sense of relaxation and unlock a deeper connection with your inner self.

01/27/2026

Staff Spotlight:

Traci Brown, LPC

Traci has been with the Vira Wellness family since the beginning. Traci provides services to adolescents and adults. Traci has a certification in Sports Psychology and has completed advanced training in Biofeedback. Biofeedback is a non-invasive treatment that uses real-time measurement of things such as heart rate and skin temperature to teach conscious control for stress reduction. Traci enjoys working with adolescents with depression, anxiety and a range of behavioral concerns, as well as student athletes. Traci's therapeutic approach is eclectic and pulls from Cognitive Behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment, Interpersonal and Solution Focused Therapies. Traci views therapy as a collaborative process and is patient and engaged in building relationships.

Traci enjoys spending time bowling, working out, and spending time with her husband and daughter and their Great Danes (who happen to think they are lap dogs).

01/22/2026

Thoughtful Thursday: Core Mindfulness Technique- Body Scan

Unlock Your Inner Calm - Body Scan - a mindfulness technique that empowers you to tune into your body's wisdom. By intentionally focusing on each part of your body, you'll cultivate a deeper sense of awareness, release tension, and unlock a profound sense of relaxation and presence.

01/20/2026

Staff Spotlight:

Katie DeBruin, LPC

Katie joined the Vira Wellness family in May of 2024. Katie provides services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Katie has extensive experience in working with anxiety and depressive disorders. Katie has completed specialized training in working with individuals experiencing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Katie also facilitates the Parent Education ADHD Group with Vira Wellness. Katie's therapeutic style focuses on education, with the foundation of knowledge and tools to create success.

Katie enjoys spending time reading, painting, and chasing her 2 energetic boys around with her husband. She also enjoys live music, coffee, and Golden Retrievers.

01/19/2026

11/07/2025

Thoughtful Thursday: There are many types of meditation, but most include 4 elements: a quiet location with few distractions, comfortable posture, focused attention, and and open attitude.

11/06/2025

We are delighted to celebrate our anniversary! Today marks another remarkable year for Vira Wellness. We are deeply grateful for our exceptional clients and the team that has made this journey possible. Here’s to many more years of collaboration and success together!