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Dealing with Failures
Failure seems like one of the hardest things to deal with in life. When it comes, we end up feeling things like disappointment, embarrassment, vulnerability, discouragement, and shame. I recently experienced a failure in my life. I didn’t meet the agreed upon...
Working Through Change
There are times in our lives where it is inevitable to avoid any kind of change. For example, going away to college, starting a new career, or entering into adulthood. All of these moments come with changes that can feel really big and scary. It is easy to fall out of...
Sand Breakthrough
The first time I experienced sand tray was with my supervisor during my internship supervision. I heard about this therapeutic tool through coursework but never witnessed it in person nor seen it practiced with a client. Sand tray is a technique that uses sand...
Top 5 Reads of 2023 so Far
As a therapist, I encourage clients to practice self-care in any way that suits them. For some, that looks like carving out time to see friends, getting outside, spending an evening watching movies, or spending time doing hobbies we love. But it can look like...
The Enneagram, Therapy, and You: Enneagram Six
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. Today, we are moving forward with part six of our nine-part series focusing on the enneagram and how...
Fighting Fairly
As a couples therapist, I often hear variations of the following statements from the clients who come to my office: “We always fight about the same things.” “We have a problem with communication.” “I don’t feel like he/she/they understand where I’m coming from.”...