A digital garden for women in bloom
A digital garden for women in bloom
We enjoyed the beautiful weather by the lake and took in the sounds of nature as we meditated with Michelle Brown LCSW guiding us. Meditation is the practice of disciplining the mind and engaging in reflection. We also discussed how different activities…
Hey Girls! Welcome to the new Flower Girls Meet site. This has been a long time coming and I’m so happy we’re finally here! The pandemic made me realize that FGM’s work extends beyond events in Chicago. It should be…
Last Saturday was perfect! We had beautiful weather and amazing hospitality at the Lincoln Park Cultural Center. It was an amazing experience getting our hands in the dirt, planting herbs, talking about food, and unpacking the process through spoken word. You…
This month sheds light on the distinct struggles underrepresented groups face with mental illness in the United States. Statistics show that Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color experience significant differences in the accessibility of quality mental health care. Check…
Getting our hands in the dirt relieves stress, minimizes depression, lowers our blood pressure, and makes us happier! This is why we’re so excited to team up with Elizabeth Berkeley at Chicago Grows Food, a collaborative project devoted to expanding and…
Working on our mental health takes time, patience, and the right resources. Check out these recommendations: Free Mental Health Hotlines Doctors who will see & hear you (Chicago) Holistic Folks We’ll be updating this list routinely, so please keep checking…
There’s power in connecting with people in our personal and professional lives. See why below. Insights are based on an event we had back in 2019:
Finding the right therapist takes time and patience. It’s actually a lot like dating! See below for tips and be sure to download this PDF with more tips from Michelle, Janese, and Daisy who spoke at our last event –…
Special love to our partner WP+D Chicago who helped us make this event a success! Shout out to Molly Black for leading such a soothing yoga sesh, Ammie Kae for making us reflect deeply on our wounds and triumphs using narrative exposure therapy, and finally Pam Johnson…
Fall Sex Talk with Yanni Brown was a fabulous time! We talked about sex, self-care, finding love in this pandemic, and being more vocal about our desires. Yanni was able to answer all of our pressing questions. She kept it…