Self-Care

how to support a teen through the covid-19 coronavirus pandemic. TIps from a teen therapist in Franklin TN, Cody Higgs, who provides online therapy in TN

COVID-19: 6 Tips To Help Your Teen to Make it Through the Coronavirus Lockdown

The COVID-19 pandemic is real. And really stressful. The Coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent lockdown seemed to happen really fast. This leads me to wonder, what’s this like for your teenager? Are they freaking out? Completely ignoring things? Depressed that they can’t see their friends? Turning their room to a hibernation cave? A year ago,…

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Your Kid is in Therapy, and You’re a Great Parent!

Your Kid is in Therapy, and You’re a Great Parent!

It may be the most frequently asked question I’ve had since I began my career. Some form of “Am I a bad parent?” It crosses the minds of parents….a lot. If your child is in therapy, it doesn’t make you a bad parent. Struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or anything else you can think…

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Use Your Time Wisely. Feel Better.

Use Your Time Wisely. Feel Better.

“Time is money.” – Benjamin Franklin I saw that Benjamin Franklin wrote this, and all I could think of was how appropriate it is that he wrote it, given the fact that his face is on the 100 dollar bill. Little did he know that there would be a rap song about him (It’s All…

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Protect Your Mood From the Weather

Protect Your Mood From the Weather

Growing up in a family mechanic shop, I learned early on about the need for “winterizing” your car. You check to make sure that your antifreeze will not freeze. You may use a different weight oil. If you have a convertible that you won’t be using driving for a few months, you add fuel stabilizer…

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