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Movement and Mental Health
We’ve all heard that exercise is good for our physical health, but did you know it can be just as powerful for your mental health, too? Now if you’re like me and have a love/hate (but most of the time hate) relationship with exercise, let’s rephrase this to just...
What does Self-Compassion Actually Look Like in Practice?
Self-compassion is often described as treating yourself with the same kindness, care, and understanding that you would offer to a good friend during difficult times. While the concept sounds simple, putting self-compassion into practice can be challenging, especially...
Podcasts I Have Been Loving Recently, (Just for Fun).
Being a therapist is one of the most rewarding, challenging, and humbling paths I’ve ever chosen. Every day, I step into a space where vulnerability, pain, growth, and healing co-exist. I must hold space for grief, trauma, confusion, breakthroughs, and quiet...
What I Wish More Couples Knew About Arguing
Arguing is one of the most common things couples come into therapy feeling unsure or discouraged about. Many people worry that if they fight, it means something is wrong with their relationship. But the truth is, arguing is a normal part of being close to someone....
A grief therapist’s favorite summer reads on grief and dying
There’s a huge pile of books in the corner of my home office. Many of them have been read, others have been reread, and only a couple have yet to be read. But if you examine this pile close enough, you’ll notice that every single one of these books are about death and...
A therapist’s experience with storm anxiety and tips to overcome it
In Tennessee, storm season generally runs from March through early June, although we do experience a second storm season in the fall. Being a part of Dixie Alley, Tennessee can get year-round activity when it comes to severe weather, and we are known for having more...