Lumos Wellness

08/14/2024

I recently had a great conversation with Jeremy Schumacher from about Family Therapy, Perinatal Mental Health, and the unique experience of being both parents and therapists. Jeremy emphasized the importance of therapists seeking therapy themselves, and I couldn't agree more.

Check out our convo at the link!

02/24/2022

If you, or someone you know is struggling, please don't hesitate to reach out to PSI WI for support!

Right now, there's a big formula recall and supply chain issues leading to a lack of access to replacement formulas here in Wisconsin.

We understand the emotional and financial pressure of this on those of us who formula feed.

We are here to support you, any way you feed your child. Our helpline is here for you. Don't hesitate to reach out to us!

Call 1-800-944-4773 #1 En Espanol #2 English
Text in English 800-944-4773
Text in Espanol 971-203-7773

02/08/2022

Katie is so excited to continue to serve the State of Wisconsin along with this exceptional group of leaders.

Perinatal Mental Health is important and PSI WI continues to expand it's services and support for birthing people and partners.

Please meet the 2022 PSI-WI Executive Board!

For the last 4 years, since the creation of the WI chapter of PSI, we have been led by Ashlee Rahmlow. Ashlee brought the state chapter to WI, and has championed all of the growth we have had in the last four years. Ashlee is already incredibly missed, and we are eternally grateful for all of the work she has done and continues to do for moms and families in Wisconsin. We also said goodbye to Rose Eichenhofer and Casey Hansen, both of whom have also been board members for the last 4 years. We thank them for their wisdom and service.

Emily Aleksy is the new chair of our state chapter. She has been a board member for the last 4 years and is excited and humbled to take on this new role. Emily is a therapist in private practice and focuses on perinatal mental health.

Shonita Roach continues to be co-chair for our chapter. Shonita is heavily involved in advocacy work, as well as the founder of Shades of You, Shades of Me, a multicultural maternal mental health conference. Read more about her and her work here: https://www.soysom.com/founder

Katie O'Connor and Samantha Leibfried continue to serve as our secretary and treasurer, respectively. Lauren Gourley, Paul Florsheim, Kate Meine, and Tasha Farrar continue to be active board members.

We have also welcomed Leah Blum and Kat Schuknecht as board members this year. They bring a wealth of experience and knowledge and we are excited to have them!

11/23/2021

Dear Community,

Our hearts are with the Waukesha Community. Wisconsin Art Therapy Association is organizing community Art Therapy and Counseling support free and open to all.

"In response to the tragic events at the Waukesha Christmas parade yesterday, WATA is partnering with Donna Lexa art center in Waukesha to provide art therapy crisis intervention and support services this coming Sunday.

Donna Lexa Art Centers is located on the 2nd floor of First Baptist Church of Waukesha. Parking lot and entrance is located off N. Grand Avenue (behind the church)." -WATA

Please consider attending and/or sharing this opportunity with your family and friends.

Dear WATA Community,

In response to the tragic events at the Waukesha Christmas parade yesterday, WATA is partnering with Donna Lexa art center in Waukesha to provide art therapy crisis intervention and support services this coming Sunday.

f you would like to volunteer, please respond to this email and/or message WATA on social media. An orgainizing meeting will be held via Zoom tomorrow at 7 pm:

Topic: WATA SAC organizing
Time: Nov 23, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://mtmary.zoom.us/j/91085477093?pwd=Q0RhTkpYNkxRUklvNXpGeEp2bm54dz09

Meeting ID: 910 8547 7093
Passcode: 284816

Please refer anyone who may benefit to attend.

Donna Lexa Art Centers is located on the 2nd floor of First Baptist Church of Waukesha. Parking lot and entrance is located off N. Grand Avenue (behind the church).

In Solidarity,

The WATA BOD

11/18/2021

*DONATIONS TO MMHI MATCHED THROUGH GIVING TUESDAY*

We are excited to announce that one of our supporters has pledged to double all donations made to MMHI starting today through Giving Tuesday, up to $2,000! All funds raised will be used to upgrade the technological and human resources we need to quickly connect moms who are suffering from perinatal mental health disorders to qualified and compassionate healthcare professionals.

As the need for mental health treatment for pregnant and postpartum moms continues to increase, the behavioral health field has been unable to keep up with demand efficiently. Trying to navigate the mental health system and find a provider qualified to treat perinatal mental health disorders is overwhelming for a suffering mom. Furthermore, many moms have to wait 6 to 12 weeks to receive treatment. Unfortunately, some moms can’t hang on that long. Your support is vital to ensure that moms urgently receive the help they need and deserve. MMHI is uniquely positioned to connect moms to treatment, often in less than 2 weeks, from vetted healthcare professionals that are committed to perinatal mental health.

Your donation of any size will have double the impact on helping moms in the Southeast Wisconsin area receive quick and effective treatment.

To have your tax-deductible gift matched, please give online at https://momsmentalhealthmke.org/donate/.

Thank you so much! Please share!

07/13/2021

06/14/2021

Thinking a lot about how to feel feelings lately. WAIMH has some great suggestions here on how to compassionately approach processing emotions.

Thanks WAIMH & Photo credit

05/17/2021

Some helpful suggestions about how to talk with your loved ones when you’re a parent and struggling.