Nurturing Therapy Services

10/01/2026

You may have heard of EMDR, but what actually happens during EMDR therapy?

Our latest blog takes a closer look at it, including how EMDR works, what happens during the eight phases of treatment, and questions to consider if you are wondering whether EMDR might be right for you.

Read more:
https://nurturingtherapyservices.com/how-does-emdr-therapy-work-in-ankeny/

09/29/2026

As routines shift and a new season begins, journaling can offer a place to slow down, reflect, and check in with yourself. Here are a few prompts to help you make space for what you’re feeling, noticing, and needing.

🖊️ Where in my life do I feel most like myself right now?
🖊️ If September could have felt different from August, what would I want that difference to be?
🖊️ What has surprised me about myself lately?
🖊️ When did I last take a risk, and what did I learn from it?

You do not have to answer every prompt or have everything figured out by the end. Give yourself time to notice what comes up and follow whatever feels meaningful to you.

Schedule a free consultation today to connect with a therapist in Ankeny, IA and nearby communities available in-person and online.

09/15/2026

Katie shares how adoption may come up in therapy in ways people do not always expect, how she approaches identity, belonging, relationships, grief, race, and culture, and why she believes each adoptee deserves space to understand their experience in their own way.

Her perspective also extends beyond adoption therapy, bringing depth to her work with attachment, relationships, anxiety, identity, cultural experiences, and life transitions.

Read the full conversation with Katie on our blog:
https://nurturingtherapyservices.com/adoption-therapist-iowa/

09/11/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month. This year’s World Su***de Prevention Day theme, “Changing the Narrative on Su***de”, encourages us to “Start the Conversation”.

Open, compassionate conversations can help challenge stigma and create more space for people to talk about what they are experiencing and seek support.

This Su***de Prevention Month, we can all be part of creating communities where it feels safer to speak openly about mental health and where asking for support is met with compassion and care.

Learn more about World Su***de Prevention Day and Month on the World Health Organization website: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-suicide-prevention-day/2026

08/28/2026

A walk across campus can make it seem like everyone has somewhere to go and someone waiting for them when they get there. But what you see on the surface doesn’t always tell the full story.

See what 49% of students considering leaving college cited as a reason.

https://nurturingtherapyservices.com/college-loneliness/

08/25/2026

Back by popular demand: 4 more journal prompts to help you understand yourself a little better. ✍️

Journaling can give you a place to slow down and pay attention to thoughts or feelings that are easy to overlook when you are moving through a busy day. Research on expressive writing has also found potential benefits for stress and psychological well-being. This August, consider setting aside a few quiet minutes with one of these prompts:

🖊️ What has been taking up the most mental space for me lately?

🖊️ What do I wish I had more time or energy for right now?

🖊️ Where in my life am I saying “yes” when I would rather say “no”?

🖊️ What is something I have learned about myself this summer?

You do not have to answer all four, and you do not need to reach a particular conclusion. Sometimes getting to know yourself begins with giving yourself enough space to notice what is already there. 💛

08/21/2026

Feeling tired this afternoon? A nap might do more than help you feel rested. 😴

Research published in Sleep Medicine Reviews found that daytime naps can support cognitive performance, including alertness, memory, and processing speed.

Rest can be easy to dismiss and you may find yourself feeling guilty for lying down when there are other things you could be doing. Still, allowing yourself a little time to rest during the day can be one way of responding to what your mind and body need.

So, if you needed permission to take that afternoon nap, consider this your reminder that rest can be a meaningful use of your time. 💤

08/18/2026

We reviewed 50 recent posts and their comments in Reddit’s r/backtocollege community to better understand the questions and concerns adults have when considering a return to college. While age was part of the conversation, it was rarely the only concern.

Read the full article on our blog:

We reviewed recent posts in Reddits r/backtocollege to see what adults considering going back to college were concerned about. Age was rarely the only concern.