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Alicia Hans LCSW LLC, 21 N Portland Street, Suite 2B, Fond du Lac, WI (2026)

Clinical group practice specializing in mental health services for children and families, from early childhood through adolescence; parent support + coaching; women's mental health; and community mental health consultation.

05/14/2026

We are proud and honored to have been invited to collaborate with the Leadership Fond du Lac Zen Bench Project Team as a Legacy Partner for their project! 💚

Our contribution to this project is in the form of mental health literary materials for the Lending Library nearby the Zen Bench, for community members to peruse while enjoying the bench or take with them to read at home. 📚

Inside each book we donate to the Lending Library, we are including:
📚Double-sided bookmarks with reading recommendations from our providers and local and national mental health resources
📚Mental health awareness stickers
📚Suicide prevention wallet cards

And as a Legacy Partner, we will ensure the materials are regularly replenished! 💚📚

We believe mental health education and support should be accessible, visible, and part of everyday community life. Keeping this Lending Library stocked is one small yet meaningful way we can honor our mission.

We are so proud of the Leadership Fond du Lac Zen Bench Project Team for bringing their innovative idea to life, and grateful for their committment to creating a permanent symbol recognizing the importance of mental health! 💚

We are looking forward to the Zen Bench Project Ribbon Cutting this Friday!

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(From Event Page):
On behalf of Leadership Fond du Lac, in partnership with Envision Greater Fond du Lac, we are pleased to invite you to the ribbon cutting celebration for our Zen Bench Project!

This project was made possible through the generosity and support of both corporate and private donors that saw our vision and understood the importance of mental health in our community.

✂️🎀 Ribbon Cutting Details
Date: Friday, May 15, 2026
Time: Noon
Location: Lallier Park 🌳🌳🌳
640 4th Street, Fond du lac, WI 54935

Fond du Lac County continues to see growing mental health needs, while also being rich in peaceful outdoor spaces. Inspired by the accessible “Zen Dens” at local schools and the Boys and Girls Club in Ripon, the Zen Bench Project creates an outdoor retreat where individuals can pause, reflect, and support their mental well being in a calm, natural setting.

We would be honored to celebrate its completion together.

04/13/2026

April showers bring May flowers.” 🌧️🌷

A simple, hopeful saying for a rainy season. But it also speaks to something deeper. 🤔

This time of year can feel… dreary and chaotic all at the same time. It's the muddy, messy, middle. 😵‍💫

As the seasons shift, children and adults often experience:
🌱 More emotional ups and downs, mood swings, dysregulation
🌱 Increased anxiety, agitation, irritability
🌱 Restlessness, problems with sleep
🌱 A sense of heaviness, emotional fatigue, depression

We see this most often with kids with sensory sensitivities, ADHD, and those who are especially sensitive to their environmental surroundings.

For children and adults with mood disorders*, spring can feel especially confusing—because while the world around us is brightening and blooming, internally things feel heavy. For teens and adults who struggle with depression and anxiety, the spring time is especially difficult.

You don't have to weather this alone.

Just like in nature, growth doesn’t happen in perfect conditions.
It happens with:
🌧️ Discomfort
🌱 Change
☀️ Support and care over time

The rain isn’t just something to “get through.”
It’s part of what allows growth to happen.

Without it, things don’t bloom.

And just like flowers need more than rain—they need sunlight, care, and the right environment. People do too. 🌱☀️💛

We want to remind you to take one day at a time. Celebrate small successes, even if it's just surviving the day. If you don't have an umbrella to weather the storm ⛈️ grab a towel to dry after. Reach out to a friend who cares about you - even if it's just to say, “Today is hard. I'm struggling.”

The hard moments (days, weeks..) are not a sign that hope is lost or that things will be this way forever.
They can surely feel defeating.
And yet, they are a part of the process of growth and recovery.

And you don’t have to do it alone 🌱💛

*Children and adults with mood disorders often experience an increase in symptoms in the spring months. This is especially true for manic-depressive symptom presentations, with manic symptoms very likely to increase.

Mood Disorders include:
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Bipolar Disorder
Cyclothymic Disorder
Dysthymic Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder (“Depression”)
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Schizoaffective Disorder

“Manic” symptoms present differently in children than in adults.
Unlike adult mania, children often show intense, prolonged outbursts, silliness, or aggression rather than just elevated mood. These moods represent a drastic shift from their normal behavior.
High Energy/Restlessness: Feeling "wired" or having excessive energy.
Reduced Need for Sleep: Sleeping very little yet waking up feeling energetic.
Racing Thoughts and Rapid Speech: Talking fast, jumping between topics, and having trouble focusing.
Impulsivity and Risky Behavior: Poor judgment, leading to dangerous actions, reckless behaviors, or inappropriate sexual behavior.
Differences from Typical Behavior

While all children can be moody or hyper, manic episodes in children are distinguished by:
Severity: Symptoms are so extreme they interfere with school and home life.
Duration: Manic episodes typically last for several days or weeks, not just a few hours.
Shift in Functioning: Behaviors are clearly different from the child's typical personality.

Address

21 N Portland Street, Suite 2B
Fond Du Lac, WI
54935

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm

Telephone

+19206301324

Website

http://www.aliciahanslcswfdl.com/

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