For our Spring project, I wanted to incorporate the idea of blossoming and hope. Initially, a colleague of mine brought up the idea of planting flowers/plants, which then sprung on the idea for this project. 

Personally, I spent the last year doing a lot of grieving and healing. This spring, I knew I wanted to shed the old and celebrate new beginnings. I wanted to create goals for myself and feel hopeful again. And what better way than to plant seeds of hope?

If I’m being completely honest, I’m known to be the worst at keeping plants alive. Even the easiest ones. But luckily, these aren’t real. 

After painting clay pots, I wrote down 3-5 hopes/goals I have for the remainder of the year on small pieces of paper. I rolled them up to resemble seeds, and then placed them in the pot. I filled the pot up with pool noodles I cut up, then assembled faux flowers. Then filled the rest of the pot with moss, and voila! You have yourself a beautiful pot of flowers, blossomed from the seeds of hope. (big thanks to my friend who granted permission for me to use hers as an example for this story highlight)

I invited clients and peers to engage in this activity and it was a hit. I invited them to think about their past and future. What are they hopeful for for the remainder of 2026? What are areas they’d like to continue to grow in? While this activity seems great for spring, I think this is an activity that can be done all year round.

I think about clients that are graduating from high school. What hopes do they have for the remainder of their senior year? What do they hope for the final summer before college? What are they nervous about and hope for their college years?

I think about clients who are nearing the end of their therapy services. What have they learned? When looking at their progress, what are they able to recognize in their own growth? What do they hope their future looks like?

I also think about clients who are entering a new phase in life. Breakups/divorce, new relationships, new addition to the family, moving, new jobs, job loss, loss and grief, etc. 

It’s a beautiful reminder that in all seasons of life, we continue to learn and grow. I continue to reflect on my own path and am so grateful for my circle who continues to water me and walk alongside me as I grow and heal.