The movement of countless individuals coming forward to publicly proclaim that, they too, have been sexually harassed or abused in their past is sweeping the nation. Each disclosure of sexual harassment or abuse triggers another. When one person discloses something difficult and/or extremely personal in a group, it often empowers others to do the same. […]
Recent tragic incidents involving adolescent girls have caught the attention of the Nashville, Tennessee and National media. Certainly, many parents who watch the news empathize and also fear for their own children’s safety. They might ask: “How could this occur?” “Could my own daughter be susceptible to this kind of manipulation?” and “What can I […]
This past weekend, I saw the Oscar-nominated film, Manchester by the Sea, at Nashville’s own and newly renovated Belcourt Theatre. For those of you unfamiliar with The Belcourt, I highly recommend you check it out – and become a member. It’s a non-profit organization, one of Nashville’s most vibrant arts organizations and a leader among […]
Individuals who work in the healthcare field do so for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is helping others. The responsibility that doctors, nurses and many others including mental health professionals take on is significant. In addition, the barriers to entry into these fields are fairly high, requiring at least a master’s […]
New Year’s often means a clean slate. We all get to start all over again. One of the big traditions of New Year’s is to make resolutions, to commit to make positive changes in the next year. I’ve heard some people complain that they make resolutions every year and they never seem to stick. This […]
One of the truths in life is that everyone experiences emotional pain at some point. When people are hurt deeply, it leaves a spot that is extremely sensitive, just like a physical wound. When they are reminded of that pain, they react in a way that serves to protect themselves from reopening that emotional injury. […]