Middle Tennessee has just been through an unusual and stressful experience. Snow, ice, sleet, and extended temperatures below freezing have led to major disruptions for so many in Middle Tennessee. At the writing of this blog, there are still 107,277 customers without power (including this very author). Many people dealt with fallen trees, damaged power […]
Hi Natalie! We are so happy to sit down with you. Thank you so much. I’m happy to chat. First of all, what drew you to living in Nashville and what do you like most about it? I love Nashville. Even as it is growing, I feel like it is possible to have a close-knit […]
While it is true that high functioning anxiety is not technically a clinical diagnosis, it is a term many people resonate with deeply. It describes an experience where anxiety is present beneath the surface, while a person appears outwardly capable, productive, and successful. Those of us with high functioning anxiety often meet expectations, show up […]
To many, group therapy is not as widely known and well understood as individual therapy. Yet, a growing body of psychological and neuroscientific research suggests that group therapy offers something uniquely powerful. Group is a distinct therapeutic experience that can deepen insight, strengthen emotional resilience, and transform how we experience relationships. As humans, we are […]
Most people feel uncomfortable when they receive criticism. Feedback can bring up embarrassment, disappointment, or self-doubt, among other challenging feelings. Yet, for some people, criticism feels much more intense. Even small pieces of feedback can linger for hours or days. A brief comment may replay in the mind repeatedly, triggering feelings of shame, anxiety, or […]
The holidays bring a wide range of feelings, many of which are positive. Yet, for many of us, this season can bring up emotional fatigue, social burnout, and guilt. Between family obligations, travel, work parties, and in many cases, unrealistic expectations to stay cheerful, our emotional energy can quickly drain. Emotional exhaustion is what happens […]