Friendship has so many wonderful benefits. People who have a fulfilling social life tend to live longer. Connection is an important part of being human. Feeling connected can make us calmer, happier, more confident and more satisfied. However, healthy relationships require reciprocity, and when the emotional burden is one-sided, friendships can be taxed. This is […]
Self-esteem is an essential part of how we view ourselves, the decisions we make, and our perceived ability to achieve goals. It impacts both the relationships we have with others and with ourselves – and is an important factor impacting mental health. What Is Self Esteem? Self-esteem can be defined as how we value ourselves. […]
It’s holiday time again and with that comes many opportunities to be around people. For many, this is a wonderful gift to be able to connect with others. For others, it can be a mixed bag. After COVID lockdown, many of us experienced social atrophy, as we weren’t used to spending time, in person, with […]
It’s time to get married! The checklist when getting married can be overwhelming, as worries and planning about wardrobe, location, finances, and in-laws consume an engaged couple’s time and energy. Often, one meaningful and crucially important item gets left off the list: Premarital counseling. What is premarital counseling? Premarital counseling is a form of therapy […]
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. […]
“Heal the healer” is a commonly used phrase to refer to helpers’ need for consistent self-care practices. This is, of course, true for psychotherapists. In order to provide the best care to clients, therapists must ensure that they are taking care of themselves and nurturing their own growth. Along those lines, Nashville Psych founder Dan […]