Well-Bean

12/30/2025

In these weeks nestled between holidays and returning to school next week for many, time can seem both fast and slow at the same time.

May you find some mindful and nurturing moments heading into new year to connect with what's going on in front of you. That's where the magic is. 🫖

12/21/2025

With the arrival of winter solstice, the shift may feel more subtle compared to other seasons. Winter arrives in a blanket of stillness in the shorter days leading us here and a feeling of turning inwards with the increased time spent in darkness.

Winter solstice is a returning often represented through a 'turning towards' the light in the practices or ways of welcoming this seasonal shift.

What brings you rest in this season and allows you to be present with the seeds that are being planted? What feels meaningful in turning towards the slowly increasing light moving forward?

Thank you for being part of the light and restoration that makes Well-Bean what it is. 🕯

12/21/2025

To Trans Youth: YOU ARE NEVER ALONE.

There are MILLIONS of loving, caring people who will continue to fight to protect you and your future.

Share this post to let trans youth know you are a safe space for them. 🩵🩷🤍

12/11/2025

5-4-3-2-1

There are times when change and unfamiliarity can feel overwhelming. This 5-step practice helps calm the mind and body by fully engaging your senses in the present moment. This practice is most helpful when it’s not rushed and is especially engaging when done in nature. Spend as much time as you need to explore in each step.

End the practice with a long and slow breath and take a moment to check in with yourself. Do you notice any shift in sensations, thoughts, or feelings?

12/05/2025

Hello December ❄

11/27/2025

This day carries history, memory, and emotion in equal measure.

It asks us to honor the truth of the land and the people who came before us, to hold compassion for the pain still present, and to extend tenderness to all who find today difficult.

And within that truth, many will also gather in gratitude, for family, for tradition, for connection, for breath.

Grief and gratitude are not opposites. There is room for both.

11/21/2025

We’re super excited to share that we’ll be offering our Little Sprouts Kids Yoga + Mindfulness classes this winter, beginning in January. We’ll be running three winter sessions (January–March) for youth ages 7–11.

These classes will be facilitated by Lisa Gernand, LMSW, one of our mental health therapists at Well-Bean. Lisa will be leading the Little Sprouts curriculum, bringing her clinical background and warm, grounded presence into each class!

Little Sprouts is a lively, fun-filled 45-minute class where children practice skills that build awareness and resilience through movement, breath, and mindful play. Each class includes breathing practices for regulation, playful movement, and cooperative games that nurture relational awareness and collective care. We end each class with a relaxation and loving-kindness practice. Class sizes are limited to 8 children.

Registration is now open and required: https://www.wellbean.us/little-sprouts.html

DATES + TIME
Saturdays @ 11:00-11:45 a.m.
January 24th
February 21st
March 21st

Please help us spread the word by sharing with other families who may be interested.

Thanks for your support and for being part of our Well-Bean community!

11/20/2025

The invitation to speak to professionals and peers is always exciting and, if I’m honest, a little anxiety-provoking. My nervous system doesn’t naturally love being in front of a room, and for a long time that felt like a barrier.

But through my own work with nervous system awareness, regulation, and learning to understand (and befriend) the ways my body communicates, I’ve found enough steadiness to share this work beyond the spaces that feel most natural to me.

Working with kids will always be my jam - that’s where I come alive. So when I’m asked to speak with other professionals, it stretches me in good ways.

Today I had the chance to travel back to my hometown and spend time presenting with the Youth Impact Partnership, and also learn more about the incredible work they’re doing here in Midland County.

It’s always meaningful to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new ones, and share in the collaborative work of caring for and nurturing our youth.

11/05/2025

Helping kids and teens pause to consider what an emotion might be telling them builds emotional discernment, the space to understand what’s needed before jumping into action. This step turns emotional reactions into emotional wisdom. Visit our latest blog to learn more ▶️

Every emotion carries information, a signal from your body about what matters, what feels safe or unsafe, and what might need care or attention. When an emotion shows up, especially a big or...

11/04/2025

FREE PRESENTATION "Su***de Awareness and Prevention for Caregivers & Communities" presented by Roddia Hill, PsyD with the University of Michigan TRAILS program.

We all play a role in su***de prevention! Please plan to attend the free presentation on Wednesday, November 19, from 6:00-7:30pm ET.

Discussion will take place via Zoom. Registration is required.
Please copy the link into your browser: https://bit.ly/T3-Comm-11-19-25

This presentation will provide participants with an overview of su***de and suicidal behavior in children and adolescents, including risk and protective factors. Participants will learn warning signs (behaviors and characteristics) that may indicate elevated risk for suicidal behavior, and how to intervene.

This presentation is geared toward community members and caregivers.

Participants will receive the following:
- Introduction to TRAILS and core beliefs about su***de prevention
- Recommended language to use when talking about su***de
- Recommendations for safety planning in the home
- Guidance on identifying su***de risks and warning signs and practical steps to address them