Long Distance Date Ideas - Staying Connected While Far Apart
Long distance dating is hard. Here are some therapist-approved ideas to help you feel connected when you’re far apart.
Starting Anew: A Guide to Finding Your Way in a New City
“I’ve been thinking lately about how all of the moves throughout my life so far have prepared me for this one. Even though building a new community can feel really daunting, adapting to change and learning how to make friends over and over again is a muscle I’ve been flexing for a long time. I have what it takes to do this - and so do you.“
Vulnerability and Courage
Being vulnerable with others can be scary, but it doesn’t signify weakness. In fact, it takes courage and bravery to be seen without knowing the outcome.
Your Inner Child and You
This sculpture beautifully captures our inner child wanting to connect but how sometimes our adult selves get in the way, or just don't know how to connect. This illustrates how it can be a challenge to connect with others when there has been past hurts, wounds, trauma and unmet needs. The good news is we can learn how to recognize this deeper part of ourselves. We can heal and care for our inner child. Then, we can develop deeper connections and intimacy in our relationships when we do!
Back to School Transition Tips
Back to school is here & it can be stressful. Read a few therapist-approved tips for making the transition easier for the whole family.
What is self-care?
Self-care is the act of taking care of yourself so that you can be well to live the life that you desire and meet the demands that life brings. As a result of caring for yourself more meaningfully, you begin to experience improvements in all aspects of your life. Your body, mind, and soul become well and whole.
Intro to Mental Health Education
A basic introduction to mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and bipolar disorder.
How to Show Up Well for Yourself
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This week on the blog, Clarksville therapist, Jessica Brady shares how we can show up for ourselves well and why it matters.
Our Minds are Dangerous Places to Live Sometimes
Cognitive behavior therapy focuses on our thoughts. It helps us see the connection between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The three are connected: Our thoughts influence our feelings and our feelings determine our behaviors.
Month of the Military Child
In honor of Month of the Military Child, here is a list of resources for military families.
Understanding Trauma, Part 2
When we experience trauma, our beliefs and assumptions can get rattled. Our bodies are affected in addition to our minds. The good news is that the effects of trauma on our nervous system can be reversed!
How to Talk About the Hard Stuff with Kids
How to Talk About the Hard Stuff with Kids. Topic: School Shootings written by licensed therapists at Swell.
Collective Trauma - How to Process and Move Toward Healing
With the local tragedies in Clarksville/Nashville, Tennessee during March of 2023, in addition to the numerous traumatic experiences over the past few years, many people are suffering from collective trauma. Read to learn more from a therapist and how you can begin to heal.
Why therapy?
Ever considered therapy, but not sure if it’s for you? Here are 10 reasons from a licensed therapist of how it could be beneficial.
Alone or lonely?
Being alone and being lonely are not the same thing, but they can feel similar at times. Learn how to tell the difference and a few tips from a therapist that can help.
