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Short reflections and practical guidance for trauma, anxiety, identity, relationships, and the slow work of feeling more like yourself.
Reel Movement is medicine, too
Movement is medicine, too. Research shows exercise works about as well as therapy or antidepressants for easing depression. Take a walk today. Your brain will thank you…
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Reel I grew up in Appalachia, most people get familiar with shame early
I grew up in Appalachia, most people get familiar with shame early. It isn’t innate; shame seems to be placed upon us, probably to protect something in someone else. It…
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Reel Telehealth is not the format I imagined myself in
Telehealth is not the format I imagined myself in. I probably chose this profession partly to avoid sitting at a desk in front of a computer. But it lets people find…
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Reel None of the eleven statements above are, on their own, proof of anything
None of the eleven statements above are, on their own, proof of anything. People say careless things when they are depleted, frustrated, or bad at conflict. What matters…
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Reel Inside clay, there are air pockets
Inside clay, there are air pockets. They are a product of the clay’s naturally turbulent world, waiting quietly until pressure finds them, and then the whole piece will…
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Reel “Living for vacation” means waiting all year for something that is over before you get…
“Living for vacation” means waiting all year for something that is over before you get settled and can be intentional — it’s gone in a blink, then you are scrolling the…
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Why Vacation Feels Short and Ordinary Life Feels Long
Why does vacation feel like it's over before it starts, while ordinary days feel endless? The answer isn't about time. It's about attention, and what happens when nothing is prompting you to notice.
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Reel Save this for the next time you’re being hard on yourself
Save this for the next time you’re being hard on yourself. Whitney Petree, LPC/MHSP — Knoxville, TN Link in bio
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Creating Healthy Boundaries with Technology for Better Mental Health
In our constantly connected world, the line between helpful technology and harmful digital habits has become increasingly blurred.
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Rebuilding Connections: Your Guide to Healthier Relationships
Navigating relationships can feel like walking through a maze – confusing, overwhelming, and sometimes scary.
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Creating a Self-Care Routine That Supports Your Mental and Emotional Health
For the sensitive, expressive, and big-feeling souls — a reminder that your intensity is not a flaw. It’s your aliveness. And it’s welcome here.
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Stress Management: Healthy Ways to Manage Stress and Strengthen Coping Skills
We all keep busy schedules and have a tendency to stretch ourselves too thin. Stress has become an all-too-common part of everyday life.
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