Blogs from the Therapists of Healing House Nashville
You Just Realized You’re an Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents: Three Things You Can Do Right Now
Just learned you are an adult child of emotionally immature parents? You don’t have to do anything drastic yet. Here are three things you can do right now while you process this new realization.
Does Couples Therapy Mean My Relationship is Doomed?
If you’ve been considering couples therapy, you may have had the thought if we need therapy, we must be in real trouble. But that’s not always true. This blog will walk you through what couples therapy actually is, why the real risk lies in putting it off, and how to know if it’s the right step for you and your partner.
Will ERP Make my OCD Worse?
ERP can sound scary when you’re just starting treatment for OCD. In this post, our OCD specialist, Julie Miller, walks through how ERP actually works and answers the real question: will it make you feel worse before it gets better? Short answer: temporarily, your anxiety may feel more intense as you stop using compulsions to cope. But that discomfort is part of the healing process, not a sign your OCD is getting worse.
Birth Trauma: Signs You're Still Carrying the Experience Months (or Years) Later
You expected to feel exhausted after having a baby. You didn't expect to feel afraid, haunted, or like your body no longer belongs to you. Birth trauma is real, and for many, the weight of a difficult delivery doesn't fade with time. Here are the signs you might still be carrying that experience and how birth trauma therapy can help you heal.
Why Do I Get So Frustrated Around My Parents?
If you find yourself easily frustrated with your parents over seemingly small things, you aren’t alone. It’s a common experience many feel shame for, but understanding what’s happening beneath the surface can help. Read to learn five common causes of irritability with parents in adult children and what to do about them.
Why Am I So Angry After Having a Baby? Understanding Postpartum Rage
Postpartum rage is real and more common than you think. Here's what causes it, how to recognize the signs, and where to find support from a postpartum therapist in Nashville.
OCD In Adults: Signs You Might Have Overlooked
OCD in adults often looks different than the stereotypes. Here are the subtle signs you might be missing, plus what ERP therapy in Nashville can do to help.
How to Cope with the Two-Week Wait (TWW): Managing TTC Anxiety
The two-week wait is one of the hardest parts of trying to conceive. Here's how to cope with the anxiety, the urge to test early, and the emotional whiplash without losing yourself in the process.
Postpartum Depression vs. Baby Blues: Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
Learn the difference between postpartum depression and baby blues, key symptoms to watch for, and when to seek help after birth.
Do I Actually Have Emotionally Immature Parents? A Quiz for Adult Children
If you’ve ever wondered whether your childhood emotional experiences were “normal,” this quiz is a gentle place to start. Based on Lindsay C. Gibson’s work, it helps you explore patterns of emotionally immature parenting without pressure, judgment, or needing to be certain of anything.
Grief After Leaving Religion: What High-Control Religion Took From You
After leaving high-control religion, most of us experience a wide spectrum of emotions. One that tends to take some time before showing itself is grief. When we’re able to hold it, grief often appears in the form of what we could have had, who we could have been, and what we’re still missing now.
Am I in a High-Control Religion?
Whether you’re wondering if you’re in a high-control system, trying to find a new spiritual community that’s safe, or recovering from past harm, understanding the signs of a high-control religion can help you make sense of what you’re noticing.