Purple Lotus Counseling, LLC

04/18/2026

Gratitude Weekend: Earth Day!

This coming Wednesday (April 22nd) is Earth Day, a global event dedicated to environmental protection and awareness. First held in 1970, it marks the birth of the modern environmental movement, aiming to educate the public, protest pollution, and advocate for sustainable policies to protect the planet for future generations.

For Gratitude Weekend, we are sharing gratitude for our Earth:
- Appreciation for the natural elements: air, water, sun
- Trees, plants, animals and the beauty of nature
- Cleaning up sidewalks or areas around us from trash, debris, litter
- Watering and planting trees
- Teaching kiddos about the importance of our Earth and how we can keep it safe and clean

How can you show your gratitude to the Earth today?

04/17/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Emily Cattani LPC, to the team at Purple Lotus Counseling! Emily brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for helping individuals navigate their mental health journeys. Her compassionate approach and expertise in therapeutic practices make her a valuable addition to our team. We are confident that her skills and dedication will greatly benefit our clients and enrich the supportive environment we strive to maintain. Welcome, Emily—we are excited to have you with us at PLO!

04/11/2026

Gratitude Weekend: Kids edition!

Sharing today another great moment of gratitude that we can share with kiddos!

Taking a moment every day to notice and appreciate something that makes your heart happy, is a great way to bring positivity to your day. Practice Gratitud...

04/05/2026

Happy Easter from the Purple Lotus team!

04/04/2026

With April being Sexual Assault Awareness Month, our "Gratitude Weekend" today consists of the many resources that are available to anyone who has been affected by sexual violence.

We will share resources that we are knowledgeable of below; If there is a resource you are aware of but do not see listed, please share it in the comments.

Also! Wednesday April 29th is Denim Day! A day to wear teal or denim in support of those who have experienced or know someone who has experienced sexual violence. Save the date for 4/29/2026, and wear denim with the PLO team!

- RAINN is the R**e, Abuse, & In**st National Nettwork; one of the nationa’s largest anti-sexual assault violence organizations, and the creator of the National Sexual Assault Hotline → 800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673). RAINN also offers an online chat function on their website or a WhatsApp Chat if you are unable to reach the helpline via phone. All of RAINN’s communication is FREE and CONFIDENTIAL! If you are interested in RAINN’s program check out their website to volunteer, get help, donate, or learn more! https://rainn.org/?_ga=2.165147263.1198690998.1743529386-1734588505.1743529386

-SANE Program: The SANE program (Sexual Assault Nurse Exams) offers a free SANE kit completed after a sexual assault occurs within a hospital. This kit involves collecting evidence and providing medical care to those who have experienced a sexual assault, completed by a trained nurse. The following locations offer SANE Exams in Outagamie, Winnebago, Menominee, Waushara, Waupaca, Calumet, Shawano, and Brown County:
--Theda Care Regional Medical Center - 1818 N. Meade St. Appleton
--St. Vincent’s Hospital - 835 S. Van Buren St. Green Bay
--Aurora Oshkosh Medical Center - 855 N. Westhaven Dr. Oshkosh
If you are looking for SANE exams offered in a different county, please refer to this website and pick the county in which you are interested in: https://sane.doj.wi.gov/locations

-WCASA, Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault is a great resources for providers, clinicians, or any individual interested in learning more in how to stop sexual violence through training, classes, events, and prevention work. WCASA offers several webinar and in person trainings on sexual assault statistics, education, prevention techniques, ways to get involved, and advocacy. WCASA also has resources for survivors, families, friends or those helping someone through their healing journey. https://www.wcasa.org/

-National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is similar to WCASA in it’s information shared in getting involved, receiving help, learning more, educating, advocating, and working to put an end to sexual violence. https://www.nsvrc.org/
Harbor House Domestic & Sexual Violence Programs: Harbor Hoouse is located in Outagamie and Calumet counties, and provides services towards prevention and awareness of sexual assault. Through their programs, they offer a 68-bed shelter in Appleton to house domestic abuse victims, 24/7 confidential support and safety planning (in person and over the phone: 800-970-1171), advocacy, education and training, and more. Harbor House offers victim assistance programs beyond their 24/7 crisis intervention, such as transportation assistance, emergency care, accompaniment for SANE exams, interpretation services, emergency shelter/alternative housing, law enforcement interview advocacy and accompaniment, and so much more. To learn more, take a look at their website: https://harborhousewi.org/sexual-violence-support/

04/01/2026

April 1st marks the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

2026 also marks an important year for this awareness month movement, as it is the 25th year that Sexual Assault Awareness Month is recognized.

https://www.nsvrc.org/saam-2026/

The NSVRC (National Sexual Violence Resource Center), shares information regarding this anniversary year as , in recognition of the importance of sexual assault awareness, resources, and supports that are available to survivors, friends, family, loved ones, professionals etc., who are affected by sexual assault.

The staff at Purple Lotus Counseling are here for any and all who have been affected. Please reach out to one of our wonderful clinicians for extra support or to set up a session.

You are not alone, you are strong.

03/28/2026

Gratitude Weekend:
As we near the end of March, Gratitude weekend today focuses on what makes us lucky.

You can consider yourself lucky to have many things: big, small, simple or extravagant. It depends on your perspective.

So tell us, what makes you lucky?
Take a minute to think about it, and share with us in the comments if you're willing.

Carry that luck with you as we enter the spring months!

03/21/2026

Gratitude weekend...
Sometimes, finding gratitude in even the small things can be hard.
This gratitude moment is called, "Even When" Journaling. This is an activity to find the positives in a dark storm. The light at the end of the tunnel. The sunshine on a rainy day.

This gratitude activity does require a bit more of an open and vulnerable mindset, opening up your thoughts to hard times going on around you. There are times when a week feels as though nothing can go right, the world is working against you, your brain won't shush, and everything feels dreary. Moments like this make it nearly impossible to find the light. Be mindful, with this activity that a bad week can look different for everyone.

To engage in "Even When" Journaling, the title is the prompt you want to utilize. For example:
"Even when I had a busy week with no breaks and felt on the brink of burnout, I managed to make it to the end of each day."
"Even when I felt as though my mental health was winning and didn't feel capable of continuing to try, I persevere and asked for help from those around me."
"Even when I didn't want to cook or clean, I was able to get a few tasks done to take care of my space around me."

Find the joy in a hard week, a hard day, a hard month, and remind yourself of the good around you. As always, take care of yourselves.

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the staff at Purple Lotus Counseling!!