Blooming Prairie Psychology- Sara Kenney,PsyD

08/10/2026

Please call or text if you have urgent needs, but Dr Kenney is out of state until Thursday.

08/08/2026

👉When a Mother Reports Intrusive Thoughts.

👉If you would find handout helpful, please review this guide to clarify some misunderstandings about intrusive thoughts.

👉Whether you are a parent in distress or a therapist, or a medical provider, it's important that you have access to accurate information.

08/07/2026

Yesterday’s tragedy in Mandan has left many hearts heavy. We hold the affected family and everyone touched by this loss in our thoughts.

If this event has brought up fear, anxiety, or difficult emotions—especially for expecting or new parents—please know that help is available. Postpartum mental health conditions are real, treatable, and no one should have to face them alone.

Thank you to Postpartum Support International for the work they do to support mothers, fathers, and families every day. If you or someone you love is struggling during pregnancy or after welcoming a baby, please reach out. Asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

💙 You are not alone.

Learn more or find support through Postpartum Support International.

08/04/2026

08/03/2026

A reminder for your Monday: productivity is not only measured by how many things you cross off your list. Our worth is also not equal to our productivity, even though society likes to say it is.

Sometimes productivity looks like:

• Making the appointment you have been avoiding
• Taking a break before you completely burn out
• Setting a boundary
• Asking someone for help
• Choosing rest instead of pushing through

What is one thing you are giving yourself permission to do differently this week?

08/03/2026

My family and I went to the movies today. We tried for Spiderman, but as expected, it was sold out. We didn’t buy online because we weren’t quite sure when we would get there with other things going on today. We did get to see The Odyssey.

It got me thinking not only about how in the world could Matt Damon be getting older like that when I don’t feel we should be that old 🤣 … but also about heroes and sidekicks. Stars and supporting characters. Main characters and their ride-and-die. However you wish to frame it.

Every hero has a sidekick.

If your mental health had a sidekick, what would you want it to be?

* ☕ Coffee
* 🐶 A dog
* 🎵 Music
* 😂 Humor
* 🌲 Nature

Sometimes our “sidekicks” are the small things that help us get through tough days.

I know that tomorrow, Monday, , mine will be coffee!

(Pic of the busy concessions area to show my son what he was missing on his day off as a Grand Theater employee.)

08/02/2026

Amazing how your thoughts about something really can impact your perception. 🤣🤣

08/02/2026

I think as a society we minimize the importance of sleep. Check out some of the info from APA if you want to know more. Dr Kenney also helps with improved sleep if you want some extra guidance.

08/02/2026

Sometimes showing up is the hardest part.

Going to events alone can stir up all kinds of thoughts:
“Everyone else has someone with them.”
“People are going to think I don’t have friends.”
“Why wasn’t I invited by anyone?”

Our brains are remarkably good at filling in the blanks- and unfortunately, they often fill them with self-criticism instead of facts. I am often reminding people feelings are not facts!

The reality? Adult life is busy. Friends have kids’ activities, work commitments, travel plans, limited energy, or simply different interests. Most of the time, it has very little to do with us.

I’ve decided to go to something alone tonight.

Will it feel a little uncomfortable? Probably.
Will anyone else spend much time thinking about the fact that I’m there alone? Probably not.

There’s something quietly empowering about realizing you don’t have to wait for the perfect invitation or the perfect companion to enjoy your life. Going alone doesn’t mean you’re lonely. It means you’re choosing not to let fear or assumptions make your world smaller.

Who knows? Maybe you’ll enjoy the freedom of coming and going on your own schedule. Maybe you’ll strike up a conversation with someone new. Or maybe you’ll simply enjoy being there.

Sometimes confidence isn’t the absence of anxiety. It’s deciding to do the thing anyway.

If you’ve been waiting to try a class, attend an event, see a movie, or eat at that restaurant—but you’ve been waiting for someone to go with you—consider this your gentle reminder:

Your life doesn’t have to stay on hold while you wait for company. ❤️

What’s something you’ve done alone that turned out to be surprisingly enjoyable?

07/31/2026

If you and your family need clothes, do check this out on the 13th!

Families in need of clothing for the start of the school year...we've got you covered!