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Introducing Me (Jenna)
Hey there! My name is Jenna, and I realized that I have been at Works Counseling Center for almost a year and have never formally introduced myself (where’s my manners?). Part of my delay is attributed to my uncertainty as to what to say and wanting my introduction to...
Yoga and the Brain
At the start of 2024, I set a personal goal to improve my physical and mental health. I decided to take on the challenge of practicing yoga, due to its many known physical and mental health benefits. I have tried yoga in the past, and absolutely hated it. I hated...
LGBTQIA+ State of Emergency and its Impact on Mental Health
I recently attended the Human Rights Campaign Nashville annual fundraising dinner. It was my first time at an LGBTQIA+ event since coming out as transgender and starting hormone replacement therapy. It was very special for me to be there, especially at a time when the...
Why I’m Not Fun at Parties
I was playing Crazy 8’s with my almost-10-year-old daughter yesterday morning and she asked me to teach her how to shuffle. I grew up playing cards, so I can do several tricks that, while fully unnecessary for achieving the result of mixed-up cards, look very cool. I...
I See Your Funny Bone
Soooo, I've been thinking a lot lately about how much I need a little laugh or 10. My brain is screaming for something funny, humorous if you will. Something to break up the not so fun or even "hum-drum (hey that rhymed) of everyday life. That thought then spawned...
Boundaries: From One Over-Intellectualizing Person To Another
When you enter a friendship with someone, or really any type of relationship, there is an expectation of commitment. That when they need help, you will be there. Or an expectation that you will invest time and emotional energy into that person. Which makes sense –...