Last month, the job search website, Zippia, released results of a survey showing the most popular 2023 New Year’s resolutions, by state. I expected Tennessee’s top resolution to be “stop smoking,” “lose weight,” or “exercise more.” I was pleasantly surprised to see that along with 11 other states, Tennessee’s top resolution for 2023 is “therapy.”
Beginning counseling can feel like a big undertaking, and without some guidance, almost impossible for someone who is already overwhelmed. In this post, I would like to discuss some steps that may help you begin the process of finding a therapist that is right for you and entering a therapeutic relationship that is meaningful and healing.
National Family Caregivers Month -- celebrated each November -- is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. More than 50 million Americans provide crucial care and medical assistance to parents, children, siblings, or other loved ones. If you are a family caregiver, we want to connect you with information and resources that can help you maintain your mental health and better serve your loved ones.
I will never be perfect, but I like to treat mistakes as opportunities. They’re a chance to do better, a way to measure who I am against who I was. I believe a mistake does not define me; rather, it’s a chance to do better the next time.