Willow & Arbor, PLLC

09/23/2025

The American Psychological Association is deeply concerned about the Administration’s recent announcement on autism.

Promoting unsupported scientific theories risks fueling stigma, undermines public trust and distracts from real scientific progress.

09/19/2025

Rest can feel like a lot of things — sometimes awkward, like you’re falling behind, and other times like the best relief in the world. Either way, rest isn’t nothing. It’s where renewal starts, where things settle, and where you get to come back to yourself.

Science backs this up:
🧠 Your brain uses rest to process emotions, consolidate memories, and make space for new learning.
🔥 Burnout doesn’t just come from working hard — it comes from working without recovery or support.
🌱 Resilience isn’t a trait you either have or don’t. It’s a process built through balance, flexibility, and connection.

Think of it this way:
🌱 A plant can survive in gravel, but to thrive it needs the right soil and space.
🎶 Music without rest notes just turns into noise.
💻 Even the fastest computer slows down if it never gets to reset, update, and reorganize.

Effort can carry us for a while, but thriving takes pause, reflection, and the right conditions. Rest isn’t nothingness. It’s where recovery, strength, and resilience begin. 🌱

At Willow & Arbor, we make space for both perseverance and pause — because resilience grows not only in motion, but also in stillness.

09/12/2025

Resilience isn’t something we’re simply born with — it’s something we build over time. 🌱

Research shows that resilience grows stronger through connection. Supportive relationships — whether with friends, family, or a trusted therapist — make it easier to adapt and keep moving forward.

In fact, studies consistently show that the therapeutic alliance (the relationship between a client and therapist) is one of the strongest predictors of positive outcomes in therapy. It’s not about “fixing” someone — it’s about having a safe, supportive space to work through challenges together.

At Willow & Arbor, we focus on building that kind of connection. Because resilience is a process — and the process feels a little lighter when you don’t carry it alone.

Willow & Arbor, PLLC
www.willowandarbor.com

Compassionate therapy for individuals, couples, and families in Johnson City and across Tennessee. In-person and online sessions available.

09/06/2025

DBT Skills are effective for Addiction.

💠 A reminder about our DBT Membership Subscribers Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/469904102596793

09/05/2025

Friday Reflection ✨
Small steps often lead to the biggest transformations.

Change rarely happens all at once. It’s usually built through small, repeated actions that slowly reshape how we think, feel, and respond. 🌱

Getting out of bed on a tough morning, taking a deep breath before reacting, or making space to rest — these “small victories” are signs of resilience. Each time you make one of these choices, you strengthen your ability to cope and recover.

Even the smallest action creates momentum. Over time, those steps add up and become the foundation of lasting change.

So today, pause to recognize the wins you might usually overlook. They matter more than they seem.

If you’d like support in building momentum and finding your next steps, Willow & Arbor is here to walk beside you.
🌿 www.willowandarbor.com

09/04/2025

Not feeling seen can leave us navigating a world that feels unwelcoming—a stage where we are present, yet invisible. This disorientation can impact our sense of self and connection. Remember, acknowledging these feelings is the first step towards healing. It’s okay to seek support. You are not alone in this journey. Explore this emotion within safe spaces. You belong here.

09/03/2025

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06/20/2025

Emotional regulation is a journey—not just for our children, but for us as parents too.

When we practice tending to our own emotions, we create space for our kids to learn how to be with theirs.

By modeling presence and understanding during overwhelming moments, we help grow their capacity to feel, express, and recover over time.

Your journey matters too.
Take a breath when you can.
You’re teaching resilience, one moment at a time. 💛

06/19/2025

🌿 Juneteenth: Honoring History and Carrying It Forward

On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce that all enslaved people were free—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation had been signed.

That day became known as Juneteenth: a celebration of delayed freedom and a deep reminder of the strength, resilience, and ongoing resistance of Black communities.

Today, we honor the stories that were nearly erased, the lives that were stolen, and the generations who carried truth, culture, and hope forward in the face of injustice.

“Nobody’s free until everybody’s free.”
— Fannie Lou Hamer

“There can be no love without justice.”
— bell hooks

“Freedom is never really won; you earn it and win it in every generation.”
— Coretta Scott King

As we reflect, we remain committed to listening, learning, and creating space for Black voices—past, present, and future.

06/18/2025

🧠 June is Men’s Mental Health Month — and we’re here to say it louder for the ones still struggling in silence: Your pain is real. Your healing matters.

Too many men have been taught to push through, man up, or bury the hard stuff. But strength isn’t silence. Strength is showing up for your mental health.

At Willow & Arbor, we offer private-pay therapy that honors the unique ways men experience stress, trauma, and disconnection — and helps build emotional clarity, self-trust, and relationships that last.

You don’t have to do it alone.
📍In-person & telehealth across Tennessee.

It’s okay to:
✅ Feel insecure
✅ Ask for help
✅ Cry
✅ Be vulnerable

Men deserve the full range of human emotions — and the support to navigate them.

Find help and support here: nami.org/menshealthmonth