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– Written by Morgan Coyner, Grant and Communications Coordinator
It’s safe to say that the whole world is on edge right now. We watch as numbers of positive coronavirus cases increase and as the number of deaths continues to climb. Some of us are stuck at home, knowing it’s the right place to be, but feeling the claustrophobia and cabin fever growing.…
– Written by Tambi Swiney, Spiritual Wellness Coordinator
Memorial Day is a time of remembrance to honor and mourn the military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The desire to remember and honor is God-given; the impulse to mark sacred and solemn occasions with rituals and monuments is deeply ingrained in our souls. …
– Written by Morgan Coyner and Eleanor Wells, RN, BSN, ACC, CCFP
In February, The Next Door hosted a workshop with Eleanor Wells of Cohort4Care on Compassion Fatigue. It’s a topic that is talked about a lot in behavioral health and other direct care professions.…
– Written by Morgan Coyner, Grant and Communications Coordinator
Months ago, I sat in The Next Door’s Chapel, holding a woman’s hands in mine as we bowed our heads before the Lord.
“How can I pray for you?” I had asked her moments before.…
– Written by Tambi Swiney, Spiritual Wellness Coordinator
Where We Are
As we enter the seventh week of practicing physical distancing so that we can curtail the spread of COVID-19 in our community, we should not be surprised by the weariness so many of us feel.…
– Written by Brandie Moore and Kelsey Strand, VUSN Students
Building a Healthy Relationship with Social Media
Social media keeps us updated on events and highlights the human stories behind popular news headlines. However, taking a break from social media can be a way to protect our mental health, especially during times of high stress and anxiety.…
– Written by Jane S., LMSW, TND Therapist
It’s fair to say that none of us are living by the status quo. The impact of the coronavirus pandemic is far-reaching, and as a result many areas of life have had to adapt—including us.…
– Written by Negest Atemu, Shelby Purdy, and Allie Flinn, students at the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
COVID19 has changed life as we know it over the past month. As we strive to find a “new normal,” self-care is vitally important.…
– Written by Jenn, TND Alumna
Each time the majority of my Narcotics Anonymous (NA) group at The Next Door is new girls, I like to drive home the point that they are not alone. The disease of addiction tricks us into thinking we are worthless and the things that we have done make us so.…
– Written by Tambi Swiney, Spiritual Wellness Coordinator
This is not a normal day in Nashville. Although the sun is shining brightly, some find themselves walking in a fog of grief and loss in the wake of the tornado that ravaged a swath of Middle Tennessee overnight.…
