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Summer Can Increase Exposure a new blog by Emily KerlinExcerpt: To say that my childhood summer experiences were very di...
07/15/2025

Summer Can Increase Exposure a new blog by Emily Kerlin

Excerpt:
To say that my childhood summer experiences were very different than kids in this generation, would be an understatement.

Today, kids have access to much more information, whether that’s the most viral TikTok dance or the most recent news headlines. Summertime only increases their exposure as boredom leads to online searches, online challenges and hearing adult conversations regarding current events that can be scary or disturbing, or worse, witnessing these events unfold on live TV. Not saying all things digital are bad, kids can connect with their friends and family in ways that I could not at their age, which can be really sweet to watch. On the other hand, that same device that provides connection also allows them to be exposed to dangers I could never have fathomed at that age, without allowing adults the ability to prepare or shield them. Disastrous floods, school shootings, church shootings, etc. Heavy things for adults to process much less our kids:

It is important to acknowledge the reality around us right now rather than distract from it.

If you are wondering how to talk to your kids about the heavy things in the news or the dangers around them and still assure them so they can enjoy their surroundings, this blog is for you! Please click the link in the IG bio or below if on Facebook.

https://nurturedsoulcounseling.com/summer-can-increase-exposure

It is Father’s Day today. This may be just another day to some, to others it may be reason to celebrate, for some to gri...
06/15/2025

It is Father’s Day today. This may be just another day to some, to others it may be reason to celebrate, for some to grieve, others to process complex emotions. It is important to us at Nurtured Soul Counseling and Wellness to let you know that you are not alone what ever you are feeling or experiencing today. We created a new blog in honor of Father’s Day where every member of our team shared what Father’s Day means to them on a deeply personal, transparent level.

Please click the link in the bio on IG or below on Facebook and share with others who might relate.

We wish all of the wonderful father’s out there a Happy Father’s Day today. We honor you.

Excerpts

Mary Ann Green:
My rip current moment was Father’s Day of last year. While this was one of those firsts that I expected to be hard, the emotion hit me with more intensity because I had not given my grief enough space in the previous months …

Emily Kerlin:
Father’s Day is when I reflect on my relationship with my father and make sure I honor him for all that he has done for me. The way I do that is by sending a card and small gift and telling him thank you for all that he has done for me …

Madison Gentry:
As I face the first Father’s Day without my dad, the day now holds a deeper complexity than ever before. Our history has been far from smooth, filled with highs and lows, unmet expectations, and moments of both disappointment and connection. Despite our struggles, as his illness progressed this past year, we were able to mend many of our wounds and find peace in our relationship. I guess caring for a person does that to you …

https://nurturedsoulcounseling.com/what-fathers-day-means-to-me

Mother’s Day (from a single mother’s perspective) Blog Excerpt:I never had some grand idea of what a Mother’s Day should...
05/10/2025

Mother’s Day (from a single mother’s perspective) Blog Excerpt:
I never had some grand idea of what a Mother’s Day should be like. I know some women receive gifts, some are taken out to a nice lunch or dinner, some get breakfast in bed.
I think most moms just want to feel appreciated. Maybe a little extra help around the house on Mother’s Day, a card in the mail from their son or daughter who live out of town, a phone call or a text … Words are really powerful, and it doesn’t take much to tell someone you love them, appreciate and value them, and that means so much! Isn’t that what we all want anyway?

For me personally, I was asked if I was going to do anything for Mother’s Day recently and I said “No, it’s just like any other day “… See, I’m a single mom.

New blog up by Cherie Oakley click the link below or in the bio on IG

https://nurturedsoulcounseling.com/mothers-day-from-a-single-mothers-perspective-cherie-bebout-oakley

We are so excited to announce our newest practitioner Madison Gentry, to our team. Madison is a Licensed Professional Co...
05/06/2025

We are so excited to announce our newest practitioner Madison Gentry, to our team. Madison is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider (LPC-MHSP) in the state of Tennessee with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She is experienced in counseling adult individuals, couples and group therapy. Her services with us will include but not limited to: any form of trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, attachment issues, psychosis, addiction, self-worth issues, spirituality and faith, grief, life transitions and adult children of dysfunctional family systems. She is trained in EMDR.
MADISON IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING INSURANCE and taking new clients! For more information or to book an appointment please click the link below or in the bio if on IG.
Welcome Madison!

https://nurturedsoulcounseling.com/staff/madison-gentry-lpc-mhsp-

03/26/2025

The world needs more Elmo and Brene Brown! Give a shout out if you agree!

I don’t think anyone would argue waiting is hard, frustrating and sometimes down right depressing. No, waiting is not ea...
03/12/2025

I don’t think anyone would argue waiting is hard, frustrating and sometimes down right depressing. No, waiting is not easy, but it is essential.

It’s during the seasons of “waiting” that bring so much growth, healing and personal discovery.

If you find yourself in a season of waiting and feel stuck in the in between in life, you will definitely want to read our practitioner, Emily Kerlin’s new blog, “Waiting”
Copy and paste or click the link below, or if on IG go to our bio section to check it out!

https://nurturedsoulcounseling.com/waiting

Do you find that waiting gets easier over time? Yes or No? Take our poll! We’d love to hear from you

Since February tends to get this reputation of being the month about love and relationships, I thought I would share two...
02/14/2025

Since February tends to get this reputation of being the month about love and relationships, I thought I would share two things that can help us strengthen our relationships. As a disclaimer, this is not just for romantic relationships; these tools apply to all relationships in our life!

Check out new blog

https://nurturedsoulcounseling.com/tis-the-season-of-love-relationships-and-conflicts-

May you show love, feel love and receive today and everyday ♥️

Recently our very own founder and leading practitioner, Mary Ann Green had the honor of speaking at the IAEDP (Internati...
12/19/2024

Recently our very own founder and leading practitioner, Mary Ann Green had the honor of speaking at the IAEDP (International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals) Nashville Gala. Mary Ann’s presentation was on one of her specialties, the Enneagram. That’s right, not only is Mary Ann a licensed and seasoned general practitioner as well as a nutritional counselor specializing in disordered eating, but she is also an Enneagram coach! She has successfully been able to navigate how using the Enneagram can help satisfy the hunger connection with those who suffer with any type of ED. Contact us today if you are interested in booking her for a presentation or if you are interested in learning more about working with her as an Enneagram coach. Thank you for this opportunity!

Thanksgiving 2024While many are excited for a short work week and the beginning of the holiday season, for someone strug...
11/28/2024

Thanksgiving 2024
While many are excited for a short work week and the beginning of the holiday season, for someone struggling with an eating disorder, Thanksgiving week can be one of the hardest of the entire year. For someone who restricts, the constant fear of gaining weight and guilt associated with eating can make approaching the Thanksgiving table quite terrifying. Similarly, for someone who uses food to comfort or to numb emotions, that full spread of food can feel like an inviting way to avoid dealing with family drama or uncomfortable conversations. For someone facing grief this year from losing a loved one, either overeating or undereating can be ways of numbing the sadness. If that’s not enough, you may have family members who have been influenced by diet culture and can’t resist commenting on body size, calories and carbs.
If any of this resonates with you, the best emotional protection is the spirit of this holiday: gratitude. Practicing gratitude of all of our gifts in life serves as protection against the scarcity mentality. Eating disorders are fueled by the lie that says, “You are not enough.” Often perfectionism teams up with the eating disorder and says, “Nothing you do is ever enough.” When stuck in this mindset, the result can be shame, resentment and depression. A dose of gratitude helps to rewire the brain and shift the focus from scarcity to abundance. Furthermore, if you believe that God is the giver of all good things- including your life, then express your gratitude through prayer. Better yet, identify a supportive person at your gathering who can help you get recentered, and coach you through the challenges. Advocate for yourself when you need to and take a break by getting some fresh air or mindful movement through a walk. You can get through this week and any hard weeks with a dose of gratitude, the proper tools and compassionate support!

Are you stressing over current events, tension within family and how that will all play out during the holidays? In her ...
11/27/2024

Are you stressing over current events, tension within family and how that will all play out during the holidays? In her new blog, A Practical Guide to Handle Holiday Stress, our General Practitioner, Emily Kerlin compassionately illustrates the tension, stress and even dread many of us are feeling this time of year. She writes,
“The holiday season can bring people around a table, who have not seen each other in a long time.  For some people, it feels exciting and enjoyable to share a meal or a cup of coffee with family or friends that they have not seen since the last holiday season.  For other people, that can feel exhausting and overwhelming, or even scary.  To be clear, there is room for all people and all feelings at the table, but not all behaviors.”

Emily even provides a step by step guide to help ensure you have the most peace you can during the holidays and attending holidays gatherings. Click or copy the link below or on IG, click the link in the Bio.

https://nurturedsoulcounseling.com/a-practical-guide-in-handling-holiday-stress/

Election stress. Here it comes, just around the corner. One would argue that this is one of the most important elections...
10/30/2024

Election stress. Here it comes, just around the corner. One would argue that this is one of the most important elections in decades, if not our lifetime. Tempers flare, tension is running high. How do you handle the topic in social settings? How do you handle the concerns and worry of which candidate will be elected and what that outcome may look like?
In Mary Ann Greens newest blog she describes the scenarios we all face, the concerns we all share, and how to handle the aftermath of it all. Share and pass it along! You don’t want to miss this read! Click on the link below or click on the link in the bio on IG.

https://nurturedsoulcounseling.com/election-stress-and-polarization-how-to-cope-and-cultivate-peace/

October was declared National Bullying Prevention Month in 2006. The goal of National Bullying Prevention Month is to en...
10/23/2024

October was declared National Bullying Prevention Month in 2006. The goal of National Bullying Prevention Month is to encourage schools, communities, and organizations to work together to stop bullying and cyberbullying and put an end to hatred and racism by increasing awareness of the prevalence and stop impact of all forms of bullying on all children of all ages.

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