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5 Tips for Beginning Therapy
When starting your first therapy session you may be thinking “Where do I even begin?”. It can be nerve wrecking when you first start therapy because you may not know what to expect or how much you should share. Hopefully this list can give you some pointers and ease...
The Enneagram, Therapy, and You: Enneagram Eight
Hello! I am Shelby, a licensed professional counselor who loves all things enneagram, and works with clients at The Works Counseling Center located in Nashville, TN. How has your August been? This is a month that is often filled with transitions; going back to school,...
Holy Heartache
I was thinking about God Like, maybe She’s a painter--Imagine Her touching the brush To the tip of Her tongue, dragging it through blackberry morning Daubing globs of purple-black onto the edge of the sky Delighting in whimsy, chuckling that when we see sparkles We...
Nature and Mental Health
It is so easy to get lost and even burnt out in our fast-paced, digitally driven world. Amidst this journey to navigate such a demanding time, it is even easier to overlook the transformative mental health benefits our natural environment can provide for us. Nature...
Moving Through Stress…..
Hello friends.... Welcome to what is not a helpful tutorial on how to handle stress effectively and gracefully.... Welcome to what is my ever so comical experience of recently moving into a new house with 3 dogs, a brand new fiancé, and a 10yo wonderfully beautiful...
The Impact of Exercise On Your Mental Health
When I think of the word exercise, I think of running 5 miles, benching heavy weights, or swimming 50 laps in a pool. In my opinion, all of those activities seem very daunting. However, finding an exercise routine that you enjoy can make a positive impact on your...