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Parent Tips for Successfully Engaging Children in Therapy – Ashley Mills, Clinical Intern

Parent Tips for Successfully Engaging Children in Therapy – Ashley Mills, Clinical Intern

Many parents have questions about how to explain therapy to their young children and may not have clarity around what to expect when bringing their child to therapy sessions. In this post, you will find answers about what to say, how to prepare, and how to react to...

Therapy in Cary!

Therapy in Cary!

Hello everyone, we are excited to announce that we have a new therapy office in Cary! Bowman Family Services now has a total of 5 locations across Wake Forest, Rolesville, Raleigh, and Cary. If you have any family or friends in the Cary area, we would encourage you to...

Coping Skills Group

Coping Skills Group

Hello everyone! We are excited to announce that Bowman Family Services will be hosting a Coping Skills Group led by Ashley Mills and Rachel Schwenn. The purpose of this group is to help participants (ages 11-14) learn and utilize mindfulness, emotional, social, as...

LGBTQ+ Group Therapy Coming June 5th!

LGBTQ+ Group Therapy Coming June 5th!

LGBTQ+ Group therapy coming June 5th! Our meeting time is on Mondays at 5:30pm at 1740 Heritage Center Dr, Suite 201, Wake Forest NC 27587. Ages 13-17 are welcome to join!

Coping Skills Group Therapy

Coping Skills Group Therapy

New Coping Skills Group Ages: 11-14 When: 7:15 - 8:15 Mondays (Sept. 4 - Oct. 23) Where: Bowman Family Services (TBD) What: Learn & Practice mindfulness, social, emotional, and distress tolerance skills

Wake Weekly’s Best of the Best for the second time

Wake Weekly’s Best of the Best for the second time

We are excited to announce that Bowman Family Services has won the title of Best Counseling Services for The Wake Weekly’s Best of the Best for the second time now! We are extremely grateful to be honored with this title and will continue to provide devoted counseling...

We Won Best Counseling Services!

We Won Best Counseling Services!

I am beyond excited to announce that Bowman Family Services won this years Best Counseling Services for Wake Weekly's Best of the Best. Something good did happen in 2020! We do work hard to offer skilled therapists who have a passion for helping people live happier,...

Thinking Positive Even in Difficult Times

Thinking Positive Even in Difficult Times

By: Julie Sams, MA, LCMHC During this unpredictable time when anxiety and over-thinking are plentiful, having a positive mindset often seems unattainable. With mounting political tension, limited social support, students bombarded with online learning, and adults...

New! Teen Mindfulness-Based Substance Use Group

New! Teen Mindfulness-Based Substance Use Group

Welcome Stephanie Puckett, MA, LCMHC-A to our practice! She offers experience in the field of mindfulness and substance abuse treatment working with teens and adults. Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and a Nationally Certified...

New! Mindfulness-Based Substance Abuse Group for Adolescents

New! Mindfulness-Based Substance Abuse Group for Adolescents

LGBTQ+ Support Group Coming This Summer! The purpose of this support group is to act as a safe space to share and connect with other LGBTQ+ teens. Start Date: TBA Ages: 13-17 Location: 1788 Heritage Center Dr., Suite 201, Wake Forest, NC 27587 $35 per session...

Yoga and Trauma: Introduction to Subtle Yoga for Trauma Recovery

Yoga and Trauma: Introduction to Subtle Yoga for Trauma Recovery

By: Lisa Foss, MA, LMHC If you have experienced a trauma, chances are, a doctor or therapist has recommended you try yoga for stress relief. There is research that supports the idea that “the body keeps the score” as noted by trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk....

Expanding your Mindfulness Practice During COVID-19

Expanding your Mindfulness Practice During COVID-19

Now that we have all been quarantined to our homes for about 8 weeks and we are all loosing our minds, it is the perfect time to expand your mindfulness practice. As defined by Jon Kaba-Zinn, “mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the...

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Parent Tips for Successfully Engaging Children in Therapy – Ashley Mills, Clinical Intern

Many parents have questions about how to explain therapy to their young children and may not have clarity around what to expect when bringing their child to therapy sessions. In this post, you will find answers about what to say, how to prepare, and how to react to...

Therapy in Cary!

Hello everyone, we are excited to announce that we have a new therapy office in Cary! Bowman Family Services now has a total of 5 locations across Wake Forest, Rolesville, Raleigh, and Cary. If you have any family or friends in the Cary area, we would encourage you to...

Coping Skills Group

Hello everyone! We are excited to announce that Bowman Family Services will be hosting a Coping Skills Group led by Ashley Mills and Rachel Schwenn. The purpose of this group is to help participants (ages 11-14) learn and utilize mindfulness, emotional, social, as...

LGBTQ+ Group Therapy Coming June 5th!

LGBTQ+ Group therapy coming June 5th! Our meeting time is on Mondays at 5:30pm at 1740 Heritage Center Dr, Suite 201, Wake Forest NC 27587. Ages 13-17 are welcome to join!

Coping Skills Group Therapy

New Coping Skills Group Ages: 11-14 When: 7:15 - 8:15 Mondays (Sept. 4 - Oct. 23) Where: Bowman Family Services (TBD) What: Learn & Practice mindfulness, social, emotional, and distress tolerance skills

Wake Weekly’s Best of the Best for the second time

We are excited to announce that Bowman Family Services has won the title of Best Counseling Services for The Wake Weekly’s Best of the Best for the second time now! We are extremely grateful to be honored with this title and will continue to provide devoted counseling...

We Won Best Counseling Services!

I am beyond excited to announce that Bowman Family Services won this years Best Counseling Services for Wake Weekly's Best of the Best. Something good did happen in 2020! We do work hard to offer skilled therapists who have a passion for helping people live happier,...

Thinking Positive Even in Difficult Times

By: Julie Sams, MA, LCMHC During this unpredictable time when anxiety and over-thinking are plentiful, having a positive mindset often seems unattainable. With mounting political tension, limited social support, students bombarded with online learning, and adults...

New! Teen Mindfulness-Based Substance Use Group

Welcome Stephanie Puckett, MA, LCMHC-A to our practice! She offers experience in the field of mindfulness and substance abuse treatment working with teens and adults. Stephanie is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate and a Nationally Certified...

New! Mindfulness-Based Substance Abuse Group for Adolescents

LGBTQ+ Support Group Coming This Summer! The purpose of this support group is to act as a safe space to share and connect with other LGBTQ+ teens. Start Date: TBA Ages: 13-17 Location: 1788 Heritage Center Dr., Suite 201, Wake Forest, NC 27587 $35 per session...

Yoga and Trauma: Introduction to Subtle Yoga for Trauma Recovery

By: Lisa Foss, MA, LMHC If you have experienced a trauma, chances are, a doctor or therapist has recommended you try yoga for stress relief. There is research that supports the idea that “the body keeps the score” as noted by trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk....

Expanding your Mindfulness Practice During COVID-19

Now that we have all been quarantined to our homes for about 8 weeks and we are all loosing our minds, it is the perfect time to expand your mindfulness practice. As defined by Jon Kaba-Zinn, “mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the...

Start 2019 with Intention!

Take 5 minutes today to list three things you want to set as an intention for yourself for the upcoming year. Ask yourself, "what three things do I want to be purposeful about this year?" or "what 3 words will remind me to stay on the right track?" Write them down...

Mindfulness/Meditation 101-Adults

Learn the basics of mindfulness and meditation at Lift Athletic with Julie Sams, MA, LPC! Sunday, November 13- 1:00-2:00 Adult Class Cost: $10 per person This class will cover the basics so you can begin meditation as a daily practice. Bring a yoga mat or blanket and...

How to Meditate: 10 Tips to Help You Adopt Meditation for Life!

Find a time that will work. Easier said than done, right? It really helps to find a time that you can stick to every day. Typically 3-5 minutes at the very beginning or very end of the day works best. Use an already established habit to help. Choose a time when...

8 Tips to Help You Get through Divorce

Forgive your ex for whatever they have done to hurt you. Everyone is hurt in a divorce, but hanging on to hurt will just damage your ability to work together and heal. Let your anger go! You must do whatever it takes to not be angry at your ex anymore. Find...

Private Yoga Sessions-Yoga for Individuals or Families

Starting a yoga class can be uncomfortable because you may feel like you don't know the basics and can't keep up with the others in the class. What a better way to learn the basics, challenge yourself, and get one-on-one lessons than to have private, In-home or office...

Kids Yoga Classes at the Kerr Family YMCA

Classes have run for 2 weeks, but it's not too late for your child to attend! Kids Yoga Classes Through the Kerr Family YMCA When: Sundays from July 10- August 14, 2016, Ages 5-11 from 3:00-3:45 (registration is required at the YMCA). Cost: Included in your YMCA...

Better Grades for the Strong-Willed Child

I have been struggling for years with my now 7th grader to help him improve his grades and interest in school. He has always put forth the least amount of effort possible to just barely squeak by year after year. This past quarter I decided to try something I had...

Teaching Your Child How to be Assertive

Assertiveness does not come naturally. Many children struggle with finding a way to be assertive without hurting someone’s feelings or letting their own feelings get hurt. More often than not, children allow small, and not-so-small events to just pass by without...

FREE-Teen Survival Skills Group

We are excited to announce a free Teen Survival Skills Group to offer teens in our community! This is a mental health educational group designed to help people live happier, healthier lives. We all know that the teen years can be tough. Give your child a leg up, by...

NEW CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT: Kids and Teen Yoga Classes Through the Kerr Family YMCA

NEW CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT: Kids and Teen Yoga Classes Through the Kerr Family YMCA When: Sundays from Feb. 7-28, Ages 4-12 from 2:45-3:15 (registration is required at the YMCA) and Middle/High School from 3:15-4:00. Cost: Included in your YMCA membership Class Length: 45...

Welcome to our New Adolescent, Adult, Family, & Couples Therapist!

Welcome to Cyndal Lowery, MA, LMFTA! We are so happy to have her join our practice and our mission to help families grow and live happier, healthier lives! Cyndal is so motivated to provide quality counseling and help the families in this area. Cyndal received her...

Free Nutrition Workshop: The Path to Health Freedom- January 9 at 9:30

Free Nutrition Workshop on Saturday, January 9 at 9:30am by Health Coach Barry Seneri! Location: Bowman Family Services, 1788 Heritage Center Dr., Suite 104, Wake Forest Topic: "The Path to Health Freedom" It's that time of year again. We all know the...

Mastering the Art of Co-Parenting

It’s been almost 5 years post-divorce for me with 3 children and I have worked with countless families who have been through divorce and it ‘aint easy to co-parent, that’s for sure! You think it will be easier to parent without the stress of a strained marriage, but...

Moms Understanding Sons

You look over at your friend who has two daughters who are sitting quietly, playing independently, and not in constant motion and wonder what in the world is wrong with your son. You must be doing something wrong as a parent, right?! Well, as a mom of two sons and a...

Reading Labels at the Grocery Store

Shew! After meeting with a nutritionist recently, I began to actually carefully read the labels on all of the foods I have been buying for myself and my family and am blow away by what I have been eating. High Fructose Corn Syrup, Maltodextrin, Monosodium Glutamate,...

A Glass of Lemon Water a Day May Keep Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression Away!

I met with nutritionist Barry Seneri with Transformations this past week and he suggested that I drink a glass of lemon water every morning to equalize the pH balance in my body. I am 41 years old and I never knew why people drink lemon water! It certainly doesn’t...

Workshops & Groups

Mindfulness-Based Substance Abuse Therapy Group Supportive group that incorporates mindfulness, self-awareness, and substance abuse treatment strategies to assist adolescents struggling with substance abuse. The goal of this group is to foster better self-awareness...

Loving your ADHD Child: 25 Tips for Success

“Mom, where did I put my book?”, “Dad, what did I do with my homework?”, “This kid at school is bothering me”. The problems and dilemmas faced by children with ADHD go on and on. They are impulsive, talkative, fidgety, sensitive, distracted, and are often in conflict...

The Oxygen Mask Theory of Parenting: Take Care of YOU First!

Imagine you are on an airplane traveling to Cancun with your family, and holding your 2 year old son in your lap. The plane suddenly begins to malfunction, and your life flashes before you. You panic and quickly reach for the oxygen mask that has been released before...

Welcome to our New Art Therapist Katie Dunlap, MA, LPC!

Over the last few years we have had a growing need in the Wake Forest Community to have a therapist who specializing in providing therapy to children with autism, developmental delays, and sensory processing issues, and now we have found her! I am so excited to have...

Helping Children Through Divorce

Helping Children through Divorce Julie Sams, MA, LPC Owner/ Therapist, Bowman Family Services Explaining the divorce to your children It is important to explain to kids what is happening and why so that they don’t create false ideas about what is happening. Be honest...

Play Therapy

What is Play Therapy? By: Julie Sams, MA, LPC Play is a child’s natural form of communication. Through play therapy, a child can use a puppet show, art, or playing with doll houses as a way to communicate feelings and a therapist is able to help them work through...

Psychological Testing – Find Out More

What to Expect from Psychological Testing by: Julie Sams, MA, LPC You keep getting notes home from school; your child is consistently struggling with grades and peer relationships; you or your child just can’t concentrate or get anything done, and you just want to...

Individual & Group Therapy

What to Expect from Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy by Julie Sams, MA, LPC Yes, I know its awkward to go to a complete stranger and share intimate details about your life and relationships, but if you can get yourself and/or your child over that initial hump...

Is Art Therapy for Me?

What is Art Therapy? Art therapy is a mental health profession in which clients, facilitated by the art therapist, use art media, the creative process, and the resulting artwork to explore their feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, manage...

Bowman Family Services: YOGA Schedule of Events

Kids Yoga Classes Through the Kerr Family YMCA When: Sundays from July 10- August 14, 2016, Ages 4-12 from 3:00-3:45 (registration is required at the YMCA). Cost: Included in your YMCA membership Class Length: 45 minutes Class Description: Teaching your child the...

Nutrition Consulting at Bowman Family Services

Here at Bowman Family Services we believe that healthy nutrition is essential for good mental health. Your overall health and well-being is undoubtedly affected by what you eat and we strongly encourage you to take a look at your daily eating habits with yourself and...

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