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CLIENT CASE STUDIES

THE EMDR TOOLBOX FOR COUPLES THERAPISTS

THE EMDR TOOLBOX FOR COUPLES THERAPISTS
FOUNDATIONAL EMDR TRAINING MANUAL

FOUNDATIONAL EMDR TRAINING MANUAL
MONETTE COUNSELING SERVICES

MONETTE COUNSELING SERVICES
SHADES OF YOU, SHADES OF ME

SHADES OF YOU, SHADES OF ME
GATSBY GALA

GATSBY GALA

Kind words from past clients…

  • “Mindy’s work is rooted in her deeply held values and her assessment of how she can best be of service… Her creativity, empathy, and self-reflection exemplify the traits, habits, humility, and drive to constantly improve that are so crucial at this moment.”

    Eileen Zeiger, Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care

  • “Mindy Wara designed all of my beautiful watercolor brand assets. She is truly a visual artist to be recognized. She does AMAZING work.”

    Shonita Roach, Shades of You, Shades of Me

  • "Mindy is a dream to work with. Her communication is stellar and what she creates is nuanced and accessible and beautiful. She has vision and is a wonderful collaborator."

    Mara Tesler Stein, The Touchstone Institute

  • “Mindy helped me bring a project that I had been wanting to do into reality. I honestly was blown away with the final product...it turned out more amazingly than I could have ever imagined doing on my own.”

    Patrick Monette, Monette Counseling Services

  • "Mindy has provided beautifully made and effective marketing content that has greatly increased our registrations and has clearly emphasized our mission."

    Vanessa Valle, The Touchstone Institute

  • “I am in total awe of how quickly you were able to pull all of this together! I LOVE the way you worked in the book with the sunburst. Great work on all of this.”

    Theresa Stevens, Sun Prairie Public Library Foundation

  • “Mindy has an eye for design and has developed compelling graphics for our educational and promotional materials.”

    Kyle Mounts, Wisconsin Association for Perinatal Care

  • “Mindy connects the dots in ways we would not otherwise be able to do. From thoughtfulness about dates, considerations about all aspects of marketing, and in general being an incredible team player, I value her very much.”

    Taína Amaro, The Touchstone Institute

  • "Mindy is a very dedicated professional. She is highly competent, organized, and dependable."

    Debbie McNulty, Wisconsin Women’s Hive

EDUCATION

Storytelling for Sustainability

Your marketing is about so much more than metrics; it’s an opportunity to share your story, inspire others, and build a community.

I was invited to present a plenary session at the 2022 Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) Annual Meeting on using audience-centered, strategic storytelling to do just that for the Wisconsin Perinatal Quality Collaborative (WisPQC).

Watch the full plenary session, at the 1:14:00 timestamp starting with Krista Martin on message mapping and ending with Brenda Barker on podcasting, or view my presentation on strategic storytelling at the 1:27:00 timestamp.

Crafting a Values-Based Digital Presence

Take the guess work out of building an online presence that’s authentically you and resonates with your ideal audience.

Building Your Online Presence without Burning Out

Love it or hate it, social media is one of the most effective ways to reach people today; but how do you get started, and keep up?

“Your willingness to share your expertise, knowledge, and wisdom is an invaluable support in our effort to impact preventable severe maternal morbidity and mortality in the United States.”

Sita Chandra, Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health

You may have seen my work with…

ARTICLES

  • New parent holding a swaddled newborn and looking overwhelmed, illustrating the emotional impact of perinatal ADHD and postpartum depression risk.

    ADHD in the Perinatal Period: When Compensation Cracks and Care Needs to Shift

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  • A parent sits cross-legged on a rug in a cozy living room, breastfeeding a toddler. The parent looks down gently at the child, surrounded by soft blankets.

    Nurturing the Nurturers: Addressing the Unseen Trauma behind Human Milk Feeding

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  • A mother sits on the edge of a bed, holding her child while rubbing her eyes in frustration and fatigue. The baby reaches toward her face, unaware of her emotional state. The image captures a moment of quiet overwhelm.

    “Drowning and Exploding at the Same Time”: Reframing Maternal Rage in Clinical Practice

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  • Two people sitting close together holding hands across a lap; a quiet moment of support.

    Beyond the Acronyms: A Trauma-Informed Approach to ART and Infertility

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  • A miniature of a woman in a hospital gown stands in a sandy landscape, arms reaching toward a distant stroller with a small figure of an infant, separated by mounds of sand.

    When Words Fall Short: Healing through Sandtray Therapy After Reproductive Trauma and Loss

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  • Storytelling Saves Lives, and So Does Listening: Supporting Perinatal Therapists

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  • A pregnant client sits in conversation with a therapist in a modern, sunlit counseling office. Both appear engaged in discussion, suggesting a supportive therapeutic environment.

    How to Help Perinatal Clients Navigate Psychiatric Medication Decisions

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  • The Hidden Harm of Traditional Intake: Rethinking How We Welcome Trauma Survivors

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  • Should Therapists Share Their Own Experiences? Navigating Self-Disclosure in Therapy

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  • Supporting Clients Through Termination for Medical Reasons: What Perinatal Therapists Need to Know

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  • Decolonizing EMDR: Centering Client Voice and Choice in Trauma Healing

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  • Beyond Birth: The Hidden Epidemic of Perinatal Trauma

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  • The Postpartum Collection: Translating Anxiety into Art

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Thanks for stopped by!

Let’s discuss your story and how we can elevate it in a way that feels beautiful, thoughtful, and empowering over a virtual coffee.

Please use the contact form or email me at mindy@mindywara.com.

I can’t wait to connect.