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Spooky Season
It’s the spookiest time of the year, so I thought I would write about something else that can be spooky year round: phobias. Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder in which a person experiences an intense and out of proportion response to something. Common phobias are...
The Enneagram, Therapy, and You: Enneagram Nine
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 wrapping up our nine-part series focusing on the enneagram and how it may be used in...
A Fork in the Road
Yesterday afternoon, my 7-year-old middle child was diagnosed with ADHD. This diagnosis didn’t come as a shock; their father has it, their grandfather has it, their older sister has it. Honestly, I’m starting to feel like the neurotypical odd-duck in a family stew of...
H.A.L.T. I Hath Spilled My Milk
I doubt much explanation is needed when it comes to the age old saying "Don't cry over spilled milk". Essentially we've all been taught "not to sweat the small stuff" and focus on what really matters...but what happens when life gets to be a little too much, you know...
Creating Healthy Boundaries
Have you been feeling exhausted, like you're on the edge of burnout or a mental breakdown due to being pulled in all directions? This is a sign that healthy boundaries might be needed. Learning to say “no” is fundamental for maintaining balance and preserving your...
How To: Building Your Support System During Your Mental Health Journey
Have you ever felt alone in your struggles? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to lean into others for support? A support system during your mental health journey is going to benefit you in more ways that you could imagine. There are multiple steps that go...