Introduction In the intricate dance of human relationships, boundaries play a pivotal role. They are the invisible lines that define the limits of our emotional, physical, and mental space within any given relationship. While setting boundaries may seem like a straightforward concept, it’s a nuanced skill that can deeply effect Read more…
Boundary Series In the next few posts we will be discussing the topic of building boundaries as a means of establishing and growing healthy relationships. This first one is all about the basics. You may have heard the word boundary but what does it mean? What is a boundary? In Read more…
How do we deal with grief as a culture? We all have known grief in different levels of intensity. The loss of a pet, moving to a new place, the shifting friendship alliances of grade school, losing a romantic relationship, the death of a family member or friend, the helpless Read more…
Abide counseling has been serving Middle Tennessee from our Mount Juliet, TN location for some time. Now we are adding a new location in the Berry Hill neighborhood of the city of Nashville, TN. We hope that this new location will serve our patients and facilitate care better. We will Read more…
“…well-behaved women seldom make history.” ~ Laurel Thatcher Ulrich from the book: Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich While Ms. Ulrich might have been originally imploring us to take a look at the well behaved women who did not make history, we will be taking a Read more…
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Black History Month February is Black History Month. Although it has been a part of the US’s national culture for over 50 years with origins stretching back over 100 years, in some ways, Black History Month remains controversial for some. The topic of Black History Month shines a light on Read more…
The effect of gratitude Now don’t roll your eyes yet. I know. I can hear a parent’s voice in my ear saying I should be grateful for what I have, but I’m not here to talk about what you “should” do. I’m here to talk about science, mental health, therapy, Read more…
It’s the holidays. If you are like most Americans you will find yourself caught up in the frenzy of the holidays, over-scheduled, overspending, and overeating. Even when we try to keep it simple or focus on only our faith practices or the coming of the new year, the gravity of Read more…
What is anxiety? Anxiety is the feeling of intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. A person can experience a fast heart rate, rapid breathing, and sweating followed by a tired feeling. Doesn’t everyone feel this way? Yes, they do. Everyone is capable of experiencing this feeling. Read more…