September Newsletter 2023

September Newsletter - 2023

Greetings!

SUMMER is over, and the kids (or you?) are back in school.

Some of you are adjusting to new school level grades, lost teeth, puberty, breakups, OR becoming empty-nesters. Maybe you or your spouse are adjusting to a new home, a new state, a new job. Perhaps you have had a parent move into a different life stage, or sadly, a death. I am always overwhelmed with the greatness of our human spirit to move through when change happens, even though it may tear at our hearts and turn our minds to MUSH.

Did you know that there is a diagnosis called an Adjustment Disorder? Any or all of the above changes in life can create an “upset” in your mind and spirit and it may cause confusion, loss of memory, sadness, extreme and unexplainable anger. It can cause weight gain or loss, and upset in sleep. Sometimes the Adjustment Disorder can come with anxiety or depression. Sometimes it’s hard to decipher WHAT it comes with. That’s ok. The most important thing to recognize is that CHANGE IS HARD and it can create an overwhelming sense of discomfort, confusion, or feelings that are hard to manage. It’s ok to seek out help when you (or your kiddos) are going through a major change (or changes!). So many times we feel that “it’s just life” and we “should” be able to JUST handle things! WELL, you CAN “just handle things”, or you can “handle things BETTER!”

Let's Get Connected!

Text “Sharasmile” to 85100 to receive important information and communication from Shara Smile!

Emergency Hotline Phone Numbers

It's ok, even when you feel this event in life is “no big deal”, to talk to someone!

Reach out! I’m here.

This month is Shara Smile’s SECOND BIRTHDAY! It was two years ago this month that I made that MAJOR life change to move to another state and start working full time in my own private practice (talk about Adjustment Disorder!). I’m excited to share that this year I have grown almost double in my client base and this August was a banner month bringing in more clients that ever before! The schedule is filling up fast, so if you are a client, make sure to get in and schedule your sessions into the future months to secure your spot!

Find fun this Fall and while you’re out there, if you can...

SHARE A SMILE!

Thoughtfully,

Shara Carter

Greetings!

SUMMER is over, and the kids (or you?) are back in school.

It's ok, even when you feel this event in life is “no big deal”, to talk to someone!

Reach out! I’m here.

Find fun this Fall and while you’re out there, if you can...

SHARE A SMILE!

Thoughtfully,

Shara Carter

Let's Get Connected!

Text “Sharasmile” to 85100 to receive important information and communication from Shara Smile!

Let's Get Connected!

Text “Sharasmile” to 85100 to receive important information and communication from Shara Smile!

Emergency Hotline Phone Numbers

Check it OUT!

Sometimes in marriage or relationships, BIG CHANGES can cause BIG CHALLENGES.

Did you know that Shara uses Dr. John Gottman tools and resources to work with couples?

Check out Dr. John Gottman’s Sound Relationship House for some thoughts for couples:

Rest, Rejuvenate & Relate

Sometimes we need to reconnect with ourselves in nature. Making a small change in the path we walk or ride can help our brains "come alive again". When Shara's mom visited for her birthday in August, they sought out a new park in Franklin, The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, where people can ride horses, walk, let their dogs play in the dog park, and run! Beautiful!

The Friends of Franklin Parks is another place to find out more about places to go and ways to engage with these wonderful parks in Franklin.

Finally, you can find multiple park locations here: Please get out there while the weather starts to cool and ENJOY the beauty of the area!

Horse Riding — Franklin, TN — Shara Smile

Professional Review

At Shara’s most recent professional engagement with Military families including children, teens and their parents, participants rated Shara’s knowledge, content, and presenting style with a 75-79% “Satisfied to Very Satisfied” rating!