The Self-Care Corner

10/17/2025

🌿 The Connected Woman: Wellness Through Every Season Retreat 🌿
Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: A peaceful farm oasis in Benton, TN
Take a pause from the busyness of life and spend the day reconnecting with yourself at The Connected Woman: Wellness Through Every Season Retreat — a transformative experience designed to help you unwind, learn, and grow.

This inspiring day retreat, hosted in collaboration between Latoya Mcleod-Carpenter, MSSW, CTRS, LCSW from The Self-Care Corner and Keshma Deny, MS, LPC-MHSP from Roots counseling , invites women from all walks of life to embrace their journey and discover balance through every season.

🌸 What to Expect:
* Empowering conversations and workshops led by amazing women
* Movement and mindfulness sessions to refresh the body and mind
* Creative activities to awaken your inner joy
* A nurturing environment to connect with yourself, others, and nature

Join us for a day of empowerment, renewal, and self-care in a serene farm setting. Spaces are limited — reserve your spot today!
Register now using the link below or scan the QR code on the event flyer to learn more.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXr4E3rqBUxpKz74ZlUuglg6YRBsd4YoZYazN36qTemBgw4w/viewform

08/29/2025

How often do we wait for someone to ask, ‘How are you?’ Instead, take a moment today for your own emotional well-being. Reflect, breathe, and recognize that you are worthy of your own care. Be your biggest advocate! You matter. 🫶🏾

08/26/2025

07/28/2025

🌱 Community Collaboration Announcement 🌱

We’re excited to share that one of our dedicated clinicians, Sierra Collier will be partnering with Life Recovery Center, Champion Recovery Community, and Opioid Abatement Council to support their substance abuse recovery initiative right in her local community.

Through this collaboration, Sierra will be providing in-person therapeutic support to individuals and families navigating the challenges of substance use. She will be seeing clients onsite at the Recovery Center, helping them build healthier coping strategies, process life changes, and find hope in their healing journey.

At The Self-Care Corner we believe in the power of community-based care—and we’re proud to walk alongside those working toward recovery and restoration. 💛

If you or someone you love is in need of support, Life Recovery Center and Sierra are here to help.

The community spoke, and we listened.

Life Recovery Center, in collaboration with the Opioid Abatement Council and Champion Recovery are pleased to announce a partnership with a local therapist to provide counseling services for individuals impacted by substance use. We see you, and we hear you.

Sierra brings expertise in mood disorders, personality disorders, trauma, grief, substance use, and child therapy.

To begin services, please contact Life Recovery Center, Champion Recovery, or reach out to Sierra directly. We appreciate your patience as we launch this new initiative. At this time, Sierra will be available at the Recovery Center two days per week.

Together, Sierra and the Opioid Abatement Council are excited to offer this additional resource to the Marion County community

07/27/2025

As we navigate through life, we’ll encounter waves that challenge us, shake our foundations, and sometimes, these waves seem overwhelming. But remember, not all waves are meant to sink us; some are designed to cleanse our spirits and free us from the burdens of old. 🌊 Embrace the ebb and flow, for each rise and fall is a testament to our resilience. Let your challenges wash away the limits, and celebrate the freedom that comes with every new beginning. You have the power to reshape your life.

07/24/2025

✨ Some days, the greatest progress is simply choosing to be gentle with yourself. ✨

🌿 Healing isn’t always loud or visible, sometimes it’s found in the quiet moments where you choose peace over pressure.

Here are a few reminders for today:
🫶 Breathe. That’s enough.
🗓️ Rest is productive.
👏 Give yourself credit for the courage it takes just to keep going.
💬 Speak to yourself like you would a friend.
🌅 Progress isn’t always forward, sometimes it’s stillness.

Every breath you take in courage counts. Keep showing up for you. 💛

07/23/2025

Give yourself permission to pause. The world won’t stop turning, but you can take a breath before you keep going.

07/22/2025

Meet Our New Clinical Intern: Erika Jones, MFT Intern 🎉

“Human first. Always.”
Erika believes healing begins when you’re truly seen, heard, and understood. Before any diagnosis or label, you’re a person and that principle guides every session she holds.

Erika is an Intern Marriage & Family Therapist and graduate student at Capella University with 11+ years in the mental health field. She knows real change happens in our systems, relationships, families, and communities, and she’s passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families grow using a whole-person, strengths-based approach.

💡 Therapeutic Modalities She Integrates:
CBT • Solution-Focused Therapy • Narrative Therapy • Emotionally Focused Therapy

💬 Why She Does This Work:
A therapist once made a life-changing impact on Erika. That experience fuels her commitment to offer the same safety, compassion, and transformative support to others.

If you’re navigating family conflict, relationship distress, trauma, anxiety, or a major life transition, Erika is here to walk alongside you.

✨ Let’s create meaningful change together. Because you are human first. ✨

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Now accepting new clients under supervision.
📩 DM us or click the link in bio to schedule.

07/22/2025

🌟 New Clinician Alert! Welcome, Lamesha, LMSW 🌟
Licensed to see clients in Alabama & Tennessee

We’re thrilled to introduce Lamesha, a Licensed Master Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals and families feel seen, supported, and empowered. Born and raised in Dothan, AL, she brings the heart of community care into every session.

Who she helps:
Anxiety • Depression • Life transitions • Trauma histories • Relationship challenges

How she works:
Person-centered & strengths-based, integrating CBT, DBT skills, and mindfulness—always tailored to your life.

“You can expect honesty, compassion, cultural responsiveness, and practical tools as we work toward the goals that matter most to you.” — Lamesha

✨ Ready to start your next chapter together? Book with Lamesha today by visiting our website. Link in bio.

01/01/2025

New year, new look! 🎉 The Self-Care Corner’s revamped website is loading... coming soon! Stay tuned for all the updates and resources to support your self-care journey. 🌿✨

12/20/2024

As the holiday season unfolds, many of us struggle with the weight of loss and the challenge of finding joy amid grief. TSCC clinician Tomorrow Arnold recently shared insights in Psychology Today on honoring your feelings, embracing self-care, and discovering moments of hope—even during the toughest times. Check out her article for comforting strategies and a reminder that you’re never alone in your journey.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/aging-with-purpose/202412/finding-joy-amid-grief-while-navigating-the-holidays?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1E1yR4J3y8vHcKNknvCfS-_Ml1EyDpXGis3XfbpB7Ujz-m8Pt81oIjexI_aem_1HOi4UFOxsIC7RcT66TuIw

Personal Perspective: The holiday season can be a difficult time for those who are grieving. Here are some ways to find moments of joy.

11/20/2024

📣Aging with Purpose Support Group for Adults 50+ 📣
Our Aging with Purpose support group continues to be open for new and returning members. Our next session is coming up on Friday, November 22, 2024. 🌱

This group offers a welcoming space to connect and share around:
* Life transitions 🛤️
* Retirement 🕰️
* Grief and loss 💬
* Health changes 🌿

If you or someone you know would benefit from joining, reach out today!
To Register: Tomorrow Arnold 📞 423-402-0864 tomorrow.a@theselfcarecornerchatt.com