Integrated Wellness

We all get stuck in certain situations where the prospect of change can feel out of reach.

It is in these times that we are challenged to look inside, and consider how we can adapt in a way that realigns us with our values and needs, introduces acceptance into our perspective, and increases our willingness to be in something that we cannot control.

This shift in meaning can have a powerful impact on how we see and experience an unchangeable situation.

Are you looking for support to make a change? Want to take the next step? Reach out to us by the link in bio.


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Dr. Melissa Calhoun is a clinical, health, and rehabilitation psychologist who sees adults in her practice. We are thrilled to welcome her to our team!
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So we asked. And she answered. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1. How would you describe yourself in one word?
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Collaborative.
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2. If you could give one piece of advice to any single person, what would it be? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Slow down and breathe; even a moment can make a difference.
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3. What book has made an impact on you? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
“The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self” by Alice Miller. It is a compassionate view on the “gifts” we can learn from a difficult childhood. It has a framework of ‘resilience in the face of adversity’, and helps put words to the sometimes unspoken hurts we encounter.
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4. What is your area of practice and what types of clients show up in your office? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Clients who come to see me are often ‘stuck’ and struggling to make a change; many are dealing with difficult symptoms that get in the way of them living the life they wish to lead. I also see people who are coping with a chronic health concern or who have faced a recent event that has impacted their health. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
5. How do you define wellness? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I define wellness as a process of striving to be your ‘whole self’ that includes learning about who you are using self-compassion, accepting your strengths and weaknesses, and growing in ways that connects you to what matters to you. Wellness is making active, healthy choices to live in a way that lines up with your values. .

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