Summer Parenting: When Summer Doesn’t Feel Like a Break
As summer rolls around, many parents find themselves struggling with the reality of having their children home for extended periods of time. There's often an expectation that summer should be filled with fun memories, relaxing vacations, family adventures, and quality...
Summer Transitions: Fun or Frustrating?
By Rachel Schwenn, MA, LCMHC-A June is here and summer transitions are in full swing for our community. This month we’ll be doing a series to highlight the changes in family dynamics during the summer. Summer means different things for everyone, but we can probably...
Grief Support Group
By Julie Sams, MA, LCMHCS, RYT Who: Adults suffering from grief due to the loss of a loved one.What: Open group meetings, one hour in length.Where: Bowman Family Services, 4312 Henson Drive, WilmingtonWhy: Heal, find support, and create a legacy for your loved...
Start 2025 Off Right: How to Get Organized and Clear Your Mind
By Julie Sams, MA, LCMHCS, RYT As we kick off 2025, many of us are setting resolutions, goals, and intentions for the year ahead. But what if the key to success and happiness this year is simpler than you think? The answer might lie in organizing your physical space....
ADHD Coping Skills for Kids
By Julie Sams, MA, LCMHCS, RYT Are you struggling with your child’s behavior because of ADHD challenges? Do you feel ready to pull your hair out because you’re not sure what else you can do to help? As a licensed therapist, I’ve learned some ADHD behavioral strategies...
Breaking the Trauma Response Cycle with Addiction: Finding Healing and Freedom
When we think about addiction, we often focus on the outward behaviors and consequences. But beneath the surface, addiction often intertwines deeply with past traumas. For many, addiction becomes a way of coping with unresolved emotional pain. At Bowman Family...
Managing The Different Masks of Trauma and Grief
by: Julie Rihn, MSW, LCSWA Anxiety can exist as an independent diagnosis, but it often serves as a manifestation of underlying issues such as trauma or grief. Understanding the root cause of anxiety can significantly reduce its intensity or even eliminate it. You...
8 Strategies for Coping With Grief During the Holidays
It can be tough to cope with grief during the holidays, especially after losing someone dear to you. The memories and traditions of the season can bring up varied emotions, and the added stress of holiday preparations can make things even more challenging. Based on my...
Veterans Day – Honoring all who served
You are not FORGOTTEN By: Julie Rihn Over the last thirty years, our service members have engaged in battles that have left deep emotional and physical scars. We are grateful for their sacrifices and for those who stood by them during this difficult time. At Bowman...
Spread Cheer: Join Our Holiday Toy Drive for Military Families!
🎁 Exciting News! Bowman Family Services Is Sponsoring the 2024 #GatherGivesBack Holiday Toy Drive & Jeep Convoy 🚗🎄 This holiday season, we’re proud to support Toys for Lil Troops, an amazing organization that provides toys to children of military families. From...
Support for the Seaside Shuffle 5K Race!
We are thrilled to announce that Bowman Family Services is proudly sponsoring the Seaside Shuffle, a 5K race presented by the Wilmington Road Runners Club (WRRC)! Join us on Saturday, October 26, at 8 am in beautiful Wrightsville Beach, NC, for a morning filled with...
Disasters and Mental Health: Resetting Your Nervous System Amid Extreme Stress
Following the complete devastation that Hurricane Helene caused in North Carolina and other parts of the Appalachians, we are left with the aftermath — the challenges of rebuilding our cities and ourselves. Natural disasters and extreme stress can affect our mental...
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