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 confronted with a child’s challenging behavior, anxiety, or intense emotional responses, conscientious parents are often left wondering whether their child is experiencing just “normal growing pains” or something that requires a little more attention. For parents of children over the age of 5, what’s considered abnormal may be harder to distinguish. In the first […]
Life changes dramatically when you become a parent. Parenting is one of the most rewarding, but also difficult, jobs on Earth. We want what’s best for our kids. We want to do a good job at raising them. However, trying to be a perfect parent is not only an impossible endeavor, but it can also […]
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 […]
Most people can relate with an urge at some point in life to want to break free, sail away on a boat, abruptly drive away and move to a new city or just find a way to leave our life behind and start fresh. This whim doesn’t last long because we soon realize two things: […]
Am I moody? Do I have Bipolar Disorder? Many people struggle with issues related to mood swings. A common concern that I hear is from individuals who experience mood swings and suspect they may have Bipolar Disorder. While Bipolar disorder is quite common, with an estimated 2.6% of adults in the U.S. experiencing the disorder […]