Heidi Wilmarth Counseling, LLC

01/25/2026

Navigating a mental health condition can be confusing. 🧭 Our peer-led groups provide the lived-experience insight that doctors' offices often can't. You are not alone!

01/23/2026

I hope your day brings you happiness and smiles.

01/22/2026

With the upcoming extreme cold weather rapidly approaching, we wanted to remind you of some safety tips. Dubuque and the surrounding area are under an Extreme Cold Watch from late Thursday night until Saturday morning. This could bring wind chills nearing 40 degrees below zero! Please take care of yourselves, family, friends, and neighbors!
https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=IAZ042&warncounty=IAC061&firewxzone=IAZ042&local_place1=Dubuque%20IA&product1=Extreme+Cold+Watch&lat=42.5045&lon=-90.69

01/13/2026

Grief is not a problem to be solved, but a journey to be honored. 🕊️

This Thursday, we are transitioning our Healing Hearts Grief Group into a new, structured educational format designed to give you more than just a place to talk—it’s a place to heal with purpose.

What’s Changing? We are now centering our sessions around the concepts found in the book, "Grief and Loss: Guiding you to process emotions, nurture gratitude and rediscover your inner strength." While open conversation is still a vital part of what we do, this structured approach provides practical, evidence-based strategies to help you navigate the "waves" of loss.

Through this group, we will explore three key pillars:

Processing Emotions: Moving beyond "just getting through the day" to understanding and sitting with the complex feelings of loss.

Nurturing Gratitude: Learning how to honor the past and find small, meaningful moments of gratitude without diminishing your pain.

Rediscovering Strength: Building a toolkit of coping skills that help you move forward while keeping the memory of your loved one close.

Whether your loss is recent or from years ago, if you are looking for a supportive, NAMI-facilitated space to learn how to navigate your healing journey, we welcome you.

🗓️ When: Starts this Thursday, Jan 15th | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Where: NAMI Dubuque Program Center

"You don't get over it, you get through it. You don't get over it, because it's not a cold. But it's something that becomes part of you." Let's get through it together.

01/12/2026

01/06/2026

As we start a new week, be sure to carry these reminders with you!

12/23/2025

Parents and Caregivers! Joining an AANE multi-session support group in the new year is a meaningful way to build genuine community with people who understand your experiences: https://bit.ly/43xPF5d

12/22/2025

Find comfort and tools for your healing journey in the New Year. The Healing Hearts Grief Educational Support Group launches in January 2026!

Are you navigating the complex emotions of grief and loss? You are not alone. Join our NAMI-facilitated group, which offers a structured, supportive space to connect and begin your healing process.

When: 1st & 3rd Thursday of Every Month

Time: 6:00 PM

Where: NAMI Dubuque Program Center (225 W. 6th St)

12/21/2025

This January, choose a program that serves your family, your personal well-being, and your whole health! We are excited to offer three essential, free classes to start 2026 strong.

1. NAMI Family-to-Family

When: Mondays, starting Jan 5

Focus: Deep knowledge on illness, skill building, crisis prep, and finding hope for families.

2. Anger Management

When: Mondays, starting Jan 12

Focus: Emotional literacy, myth-busting anger, coping skills, and creating a personal control plan.

3. WHAM (Whole Health Action Management) - NEW ADDITION!

When: Thursdays, starting Jan 8

Focus: Learn stress management, improve physical health, foster optimism, and create action plans for overall well-being.

All three classes are free and begin soon. Take the first step toward a more empowered and peaceful 2026!

Find Times & Register: www.namidubuque.org/classes

12/20/2025

A simple holiday tip: Lower the volume. Quiet time is essential for managing sensory overload during holiday gatherings. Take ten minutes in a quiet room, or try some simple breathing exercises.

12/11/2025

Breathing exercises are powerful tools that help students calm their body and reset their mind. These strategies teach kids how to slow their breathing, release tension, and feel more in control during stressful moments. With regular practice, these techniques support emotional regulation and create a calmer learning environment.

11/14/2025