Can gardening and emotional well-being be linked? Growing up, my grandparents lived right around the corner from me, and I was able to visit with them often. Whenever I would arrive at their house, I would find the closet door inside of their carport wide open. My Papa’s rake, hoe, and other gardening tools...
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The times we are living in are hard, tumultuous, uncertain, and unnerving, to say the least. Everything seems different, and everything feels different. I’ve recently seen pictures on social media of many of my friends’ kids and their “Back to School” pictures. They look so cute in their bright colored masks with their bright...
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As summer approaches, many of us are filled with the excitement of warmer weather, longer daylight hours, the beach, cookouts with friends, and summer vacations. Many of the college students in Savannah will enjoy a break from classes and return to their hometowns to work and spend time with family and friends. Summer is...
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As the New Year begins, many are thinking through their goals for 2019. I want to encourage you to think about ways to improve yourself, as this is the cornerstone of all other goals. One of the best ways to improve yourself is through self-care. Often people ask what exactly is self-care. Well, it...
Continue readingHow to Overcome Social Anxiety at your Next Party
The party season is upon us with football parties, costume parties, and the holidays. If you’re like most people, these parties come with their own worrisome questions such as “What should I wear?”, “Will anyone talk to me?”, or “Who will be at the party?” These concerns and others make party-goers anxious before even...
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As we get to know one another, one of the most popular questions asked is “What do you do?” I love telling people that I am a therapist. I get a variety of responses. I hear anything from “I love therapists!” to a story about someone’s brother to “How can you listen to people...
Continue readingCelebrating Mother’s Day after Loss
Mother’s Day can be a celebrated day for some and a challenging day for others. For those whose mother has passed away, one may feel grief and sadness over their loss. Mother’s Day is a reminder of what used to be and what no longer is. It can bring with it an array of...
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