The first chill in the air marks the best time of year… for some people. Donned in their comfy sweaters, fuzzy scarves, and fluffy socks, they are ready to go out and enjoy all the cozy activities that the drop in temperature brings. For others, the frigid breeze signals less joyous feelings, such as sadness, […]
I see many couples in therapy who are just being exposed to counseling for the first time. While I fully support couples counseling for anyone, including those new to therapy, I find that it’s most helpful if each partner has experienced some individual therapy before entering into couples therapy. There are several reasons for this. […]
This is the time of year when we reflect on what we achieved over the last 365 days. We consider where we started, who we loved, who we lost, what we learned, as well as what we did well and what we could have done differently. It’s also when we think about the big picture […]
After several weeks of staying at home, millions are out of work. Those who are able to work from home are also dealing with challenges. So many of us are feeling a wide range of emotions, many of them difficult. Fear, frustration, anxiety and feeling stir crazy are among those that I’ve heard repeatedly from […]
We are overwhelmed and deeply saddened by the loss of lives and the devastating damage to homes, businesses, schools and churches in our communities, as a result of the tornadoes that touched down in the early morning hours on March 3rd in Davidson, Putnam and Wilson counties. Some members of our Nashville Psych Community have […]
When a child displays challenging behaviors, it can naturally be very overwhelming and frustrating for parents. Yet, by identifying and understanding the causes of the negative behaviors, parents can take action to resolve them or to prevent them from happening in the first place. Why A Child Might Act Out There are several reasons why […]