Spring Reflections: Growth Is Messy—and That’s Okay

Spring’s here—and while the world might be blooming, a lot of us are still figuring things out. (Same.)

In my work at Henderson Behavioral Health, I get to walk alongside individuals, couples, and parents who are navigating all the real stuff: the messy middle, the hard conversations, the “I thought I’d be further along by now” moments. And what I’ve learned is this: growth rarely looks perfect, but it’s always possible.

This season can be a great time to check in with yourself—not in a “reinvent your entire life” kind of way, but in a quieter, more honest one.
What matters to me right now? Am I showing up in a way that reflects that?

We use tools like ACT to help people reconnect with their values and take small, doable steps toward the life they want. Neuroscience reminds us that we don’t change just by thinking differently—we change when we feel safe, seen, and supported. That’s where models like PACT (for couples) and Collaborative Problem Solving (for parents) come in: they help create the kind of connection where real healing and growth can actually stick.

And here’s the thing I keep coming back to:
Healing yourself helps heal the collective.
When we take the time to get curious, slow down, and live more in alignment, it doesn’t just benefit us—it shifts how we show up in our relationships, our families, our communities.

So whether you're in full bloom or just barely sprouting—you're exactly where you need to be. And if you're ready to grow with support, I'm here for it.

Warmly (with a little dirt under the fingernails),

Jennifer