Grow Wellness Group

08/28/2026

Looking for a place where you can simply show up, be yourself, and connect with others?

Join our LGBTQ+ Monthly Meet Up, held on the second Sunday of every month from 2:00–4:00 PM at Blackberry Market in Naperville. Whether you're hoping to meet new people, reconnect with familiar faces, or simply enjoy a relaxed afternoon in welcoming company, we'd love to have you.

Our goal is simple: to create a safe, inclusive community where local LGBTQ+ adults can build genuine friendships, share conversations, and feel a sense of belonging. No agenda. No pressure. Just good company and meaningful connections.

📍 Blackberry Market
192 Gartner Rd. #104
Naperville, IL 60540

We can't wait to meet you! Bring yourself, invite a friend, or come solo. Everyone is welcome.

08/26/2026

Women's Equality Day is an opportunity to recognize that equality is about more than fairness. It can also have a meaningful impact on mental and emotional well-being.
Experiencing discrimination, unequal treatment, limited opportunities, or having your voice repeatedly dismissed can contribute to chronic stress, frustration, lowered self-esteem, and feelings of helplessness. Over time, these experiences can take a toll.

Supporting women's mental health means recognizing both the individual and the environments they navigate. Creating spaces where women feel heard, respected, safe, and empowered matters.

Because mental health is shaped not only by what happens within us, but also by the world around us.

08/25/2026

🎤🎶 “𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝘅, 𝗕𝗮𝗯𝘆” …𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁, 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝗺 𝗜 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗼𝘂𝘀?
Talking about s*x can bring up vulnerability, shame, anxiety, body image concerns, fear of rejection, or simply the terrifying question of… “𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰 𝘐 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯?” The good news? You don’t have to be an expert communicator to start. You just have to be willing to have the conversation.

Our very own 𝗞𝗶𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻, 𝗠𝗦𝗪, 𝗟𝗖𝗦𝗪, breaks down why these conversations can be so difficult—and how couples and individuals can begin approaching s*x and intimacy with more curiosity, openness, and less judgment. Because mismatched desire doesn’t automatically mean incompatibility. Struggling with intimacy doesn’t mean you’re broken. And talking about s*x doesn’t have to feel like a five-alarm emergency. 🔥

Sometimes, it just takes one honest conversation to get things moving.

𝗧𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘂𝘀:
𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹: 331-457-2020
𝗘𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹: [email protected]
𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲: growwellnessgroup.com

Read Kiara’s latest blog:
👉 https://www.growwellnessgroup.com/blog-posts/lets-talk-about-s*x-baby-wait-why-am-i-nervous

*xtherapy

Talking about s*x can feel difficult, but open communication can strengthen intimacy and relationships. Learn how s*x therapy can help with desire differences, shame, anxiety, and connection.

08/24/2026

The back-to-school transition can bring a lot of mixed emotions. Students may be feeling anxious about classes, friendships, expectations, or simply missing the freedom of summer. Parents may be navigating their own stress while trying to support their children through a new routine.

There is no perfect way to adjust, and no one has to feel completely settled right away.
For students, remember to make space for the things that make you feel like yourself. For parents, remember that connection often matters more than having the perfect response.

Give yourself and each other some grace. Ask questions, listen without judgment, and take the transition one day at a time.

And if the back-to-school blues become persistent or begin interfering with everyday life, reaching out for support can be an important next step.

08/19/2026

Helping others can be deeply meaningful. It can create connection, strengthen our sense of purpose, and remind us that we are part of something larger than ourselves.

But caring for others does not mean carrying everything for them.

Healthy compassion includes boundaries, recognizing what is within our control, and making space for our own emotional needs, too. You can be there for someone without having all the answers. Sometimes listening, showing up, or simply reminding someone that they are not alone is enough.

This World Humanitarian Day, let's recognize the people who dedicate themselves to helping others while also remembering that sustainable compassion starts with caring for ourselves.

You don't have to carry everything to make a difference.

08/17/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴? 𝘐𝘵’𝘴 𝘢 𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘶𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘦𝘥—𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦𝘴, 𝘸𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘥𝘰.
Join us for 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳, a powerful documentary presentation following the experiences of seven families as they navigate grief and loss. After the film, we’ll have a discussion facilitated by a grief therapist with Grow Wellness Group—creating space to reflect, ask questions, and learn practical ways to support those who are grieving.
𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
📅 Wednesday, September 9
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 95th Street Library – Naperville
For tickets, scan the QR code or click the link below
𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘧 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘢 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘦, 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚.

🎟️ https://growwellnessfoundation.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F55229

08/15/2026

Relaxation is not a luxury. It is an essential part of caring for your mental health.

Many of us move through life at a constant pace, juggling responsibilities, deadlines, and endless to-do lists. Over time, that can leave our minds and bodies feeling overwhelmed, even if we do not realize it.

This National Relaxation Day, take a moment to check in with yourself. Are you giving yourself opportunities to truly unwind, or are you simply pushing through another busy day?

Relaxation does not have to be elaborate. It might be taking a walk, reading a book, practicing mindfulness, spending time with someone you love, or simply sitting quietly for a few minutes. The important part is finding what helps you feel restored.

Taking time to relax is not something you have to earn. It is one of the many ways we care for our overall well-being.

08/11/2026

Every young person deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported.

Growing up has never been easy, but today's youth are navigating academic pressures, social expectations, changing identities, and an always-connected world. Having even one trusted adult who listens with empathy and creates a safe space for honest conversations can make a lasting difference.

This International Youth Day, we encourage parents, caregivers, teachers, coaches, and mentors to remember that you don't have to have all the answers. Sometimes the most meaningful thing you can do is listen without judgment, validate what a young person is experiencing, and remind them they don't have to face life's challenges alone.

Small moments of connection can have a lifelong impact.

08/06/2026

Back to school is an exciting milestone, but it can also bring a mix of emotions for both children and parents. New teachers, changing routines, academic expectations, friendships, and unfamiliar situations can make this time of year feel overwhelming.

One of the most helpful things we can do is make space for those feelings. Instead of expecting excitement, encourage honest conversations. Listen with curiosity, validate concerns, and remember that anxiety doesn't always look the same for every child.

Parents, give yourselves grace, too. Supporting your child through a transition while managing your own emotions is no small task.

With patience, preparation, and support, this season of change can become an opportunity for growth and resilience.
If your child's anxiety begins interfering with their daily life, know that you don't have to navigate it alone. Our clinicians are here to help.