Shame Resilience Theory, developed by Dr. Brené Brown, involves connecting with your authentic self and fostering meaningful relationships with others. Moving away from shame requires a move toward empathy. What is Shame? To put it simply, shame is the fear of disconnection. Connection is why we as humans are here. Through connection with others, we…
January is identified as mental wellness month. There’s no better time than the beginning of a new year to take stock of your mental health and learn new ways to improve your overall well-being. What Is Mental Wellness? The World Health Organization, which you’re probably familiar with as WHO, defines mental wellness as “a state…
It’s that time again. We’ll see our social media flooded with “new year, new me” posts and watch as people commit to countless resolutions for a new year. After a particularly troubling year for many, it might be best to leave that tradition in the past. However, if you find that you enjoy making resolutions…
Like the food we eat and the air we breathe, human connection is vital to our wellbeing. Social media expanded our ability to reach out to one another. Through social media, all types of information is at our fingertips. The connection is constant, reliable, and has a far reach well beyond our borders. With that…
Movies and television shows, as well as other forms of entertainment, have the ability to shape how we see the world. However, the portrayal of mental illness in the media is not often one that is portrayed accurately and studies show that they negatively influence public perception while sustaining the stigma. For instance, in the…
Looking over the impact of mental health by viewing mental health statistics can help us understand more fully how many people are affected. But first, what is mental health? This can be defined in many ways – the World Health Organization defines it as a state of well being in which the individual realizes their…
Accepting death – especially that of a loved one – can be difficult, but grief can be managed through coping skills and support from family and friends. Losing someone close to you can be one of the most difficult challenges you face in life. The grieving process is different for everyone, and each person may…
Election season is upon us and you might find yourself wondering how to cope with some of the added election anxiety and stress on top of daily life. Perhaps all of us can understand why someone might be having a hard time coping – and everyone deserves to know about some positive coping skills during…
Learning how to help someone with anxiety can help you support your loved one through a difficult time. Anxiety is a feeling of worry or unease about things that haven’t happened yet. A little anxiety is good; it can motivate you to get your work done or take on new projects, and it can keep…
Learning stress management can help you stay calm and maintain your sobriety and clean living long after your recovery at Integrative Life Center. Let our trained, compassionate therapists help you choose better ways of coping through our mental health treatment center in Nashville. If you have a co-occurring substance abuse disorder, we can provide the…