Among the many healthy coping skills recommended to help manage stress and anxiety, meditation stands out for its accessibility, portability, and long-lasting rewards. Meditation has been utilized for thousands of years and many studies have shown it to have a positive impact on psychological well-being. Meditation, while known for its general benefits, is often misunderstood. […]
If you are human, you have experienced some anxiety in your life. This is by design; anxious feelings are our instinctual physical response of warning, to keep us safe from danger. It is an evolutionary development that kept our ancestors from getting too close to predatory animals or other physical dangers. While occasional anxiety, about […]
Many people go through life and don’t stop to observe what they are thinking and feeling until problems become so big that they interfere with day-to-day functioning and it is therefore necessary to think about. We see a wide variety of clients with different presenting issues. While no situation is exactly the same, I like to […]
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 […]
There are some common things that I hear from clients in the therapy room that tend to contribute to the perpetuation of anxiety and depression, and I want to provide a little relief to those of you who struggle with anxiety or depressive symptoms, whether you are in therapy or not. Language is very important […]
Anxiety can be overwhelming and difficult to manage. However, there are simple and effective strategies that can help you manage your anxiety. According to the American Psychological Association, “anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure.” While anxiety is normal, many individuals experience excessive amounts […]