The brain and body record an experience as traumatic depending on how they understand and process the experience. A situation can be traumatic for one person yet not...
Gratitude is more than acknowledging good fortune or being polite. It's a powerful emotion with profound effects on mental wellness. When practiced intentionally,...
Experiments in Self-Care: Mood Tracking
The following is Part 2 in a 4-Part Series of Self-Care experiments, conducted and reported on by the fabulous Psychology intern: Adra Brown. For more “Experiments in Self-Care“, see Part 1: Mindfulness Meditation or Part 2: Tidying Up.
If you’re like most parents, you expend fair amounts of emotional energy worrying about how to protect your child from the stresses of growing up in an uncertain world. This article is for you, as loving parents of stressed or anxious teens, and for your teen, who is truly doing the best they can. These...
Heal The Brain From Depression or Addiction
In this quickie article I will simply summarize what Dr. Ralph Carson cites as the 5 Elements of Healing the Brain from depression, bad habits, compulsive behavior, or addiction:
Mindfulness 101
“Mindfulness” is a buzzword lately, and with good reason. Countless studies tout it’s benefits, ranging from enhanced memory & decision-making, to improved relationships, to reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. I personally practice mindfulness meditation regularly, “attempt” to practice it with my...
Reimbursify for Out-Of-Network Psychotherapy
If you are paying for therapy as “out-of-network” from your current health insurance, we have good news! The app Reimbursify can clear up the hassle for where the claim should go and when you will be reimbursed. At Tennessee Mental Wellness, we recognize that it can feel overwhelming and off-putting to go...
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