We want to thank everyone who has made it possible to let the Finding Hope Wellness Center turn 2 years old today! Dr. Frey is incredibly grateful that her group practice has grown so much. As our way to say thank you and wanting to continue to grow and give HOPE to the community, we are hosting a Networking Event at our office! Professionals, providers, practices, clients, families, friends, and everyone is invited to celebrate, learn more about Finding Hope Wellness Center, and make connections in our community. Look below to see what our networking celebration entails: - Light refreshments will be offered
- Information to take with you about Finding Hope Wellness Center
- Raffle give away prizes!! (Our personal favorite!)
- If you would like to schedule an appointment, there will be a chance to do so!
There will be some prizes available to win. To enter for a chance to win all you need to do is bring your business cards and put your business card(s) in the bowls for the prizes that you want to enter for. Some of our prizes include: - A chance to be featured on one of Dr. Frey's podcast episodes: Mental Health Without Borders: The Global Wellness Podcast
- Free lunch for your office
See below for event information: - Who is invited: Everyone! Providers, practices, professionals, client's (established & new)
- When: July 19, 2025
- Event Hours: 11:00am- 2:00pm
- Raffle winners will be announced at the end of the event. If you win and are not present for the announcement, do not worry! We will contact you via phone/ email.
- Where: Finding Hope Wellness Center
- Address: 4955 Van Dyke Rd, Lutz, FL 33558
We HOPE to see you there!
|
|
We're delighted to feature an insightful piece by our esteemed colleague and friend Kourtney Gordon, titled "Summer Days & Staying Nourished.” As a Registered Dietitian and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with over 24 years of clinical experience, Kourtney brings a compassionate and holistic approach to nutrition counseling. In this article, Kourtney shares practical strategies to maintain balanced nutrition during the summer months, emphasizing the importance of listening to your body's needs and fostering a positive relationship with food. We invite you to explore Kourtney's insights and discover how to nourish your body and mind this summer. 🌞 Summer Days & Staying Nourished 🌞 As the final school bell rings and summer days approach, we can look forward to long evenings filled with sunshine, along with a shift in routines that embrace the relaxed energy of summer. For many families, summer brings more flexible schedules, late nights, and leisurely mornings. Activities might include sleepovers, beach days, local pool visits, or simply enjoying video games. However, these changes can disrupt regular eating patterns. Without us realizing it, the absence of a structured routine can lead to irregular mealtimes, increased snacking, and meals away from home, which can drain energy and leave us feeling undernourished. When routines shirt and we aren't as active as during the school year, hunger cues may also become inconsistent. Here are some strategies for families to navigate the summer shift while staying nourished, healthy, and energized: - Explore Local Farmers Markets: Encourage kids to discover fresh, locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables to keep in the fridge. Pairing these with fun dips adds color, fiber, and potassium to meals and snacks.
- Plan Picnics: Organize a picnic at the beach or a local park.
- Grill Proteins: Prepare a variety of proteins like chicken and steak to store in the fridge for easy sandwiches or salads throughout the week.
- Make Breakfast a Family Affair: Turn weekend breakfasts into a family event by making fresh pancakes or waffles topped with berries and walnuts. This meal provides carbohydrates, potassium, vitamin C, and fiber; you can freeze extras for later or easy breakfasts during the week!
- Encourage Family Dinners: Keep dinner times at the table, ensuring everyone is present and minimizing distractions from phones or separate rooms.
- Maintain Meal Consistency: While being flexible with wake and sleep times, keep meals as a non-negotiable part of the day.
- Involve Kids in Meal Prep: Encourage children to help with meal preparation and cooking, which can spark their interest in trying new foods.
- Promote Neutral Food Talk: Maintain a diverse supply of food from all food groups in the fridge and pantry, emphasizing their importance.
- Create Homemade Popsicles: Make popsicles using fruit and juices for a refreshing summer treat, providing extra vitamin C and potassium.
- Keep Healthy Snacks Accessible: Stock up on prepackaged trail mixes, protein or granola bars, peanut butter crackers, and fruit gummies for convenient, on-the-go snacks during summer activities.
|
|
More episodes of Dr. Frey's podcast Mental Health Without Borders: The Global Wellness Podcast have been released! In this past month, we have virtually traveled to India and Canada. On May 15, Dr. Frey interviewed Karen Hurworth, MA who is a mental health professional based in Mumbai, India. In this episode, Dr. Frey and Karen discussed cultural beliefs, stigmas, grassroots innovations, healing practices, and more that have been found in India's mental health history. On May 29, we virtually traveled to Canada where Dr. Frey interviewed Dr. Carole Trilokekar. Click the link to listen to this newest episode where Dr. Frey and Dr. Trilokekar have conversations related to how stigma and shame show up across cultures, healing, what it means to advocate for mental health, and more. Tune in on June 12 to hear Dr. Frey's next episode! |
|
We HOPE you will join us in July! |
|
-Finding Hope Wellness Center |
|
Contact us to schedule an appointment now at: admin@findinghopewellnesscenter.com |
|
The latest on our socials: |
|
4955 Van Dyke Rd. Lutz, FL 33558
Lutz, FL 33558, United States |
|
|
|
