Licensed Therapist Abby Horton processes how life and emotions can overwhelm us resulting in self harm. And how we can come alongside those we love who battle and fight for recovery.

We need people to know us deeply so they are alerted when we need to be chased down. We need to know there are those in our life who will “stay in the room” as Curt Thompson says, even when it gets sticky. The people who will understand when we need to be prodded along in life and when we need space to use our voice. Those who can decipher when we feel safe or if we simply want to be rescued. Our cloud of witnesses who will be patient and kind. Time with this smart, funny, beautiful soul is a slice of heaven and spurs me on to keep being curious. 

Websites

Psychology Today

Wise Mind Collective in Chattanooga,TN

New Story Behavioral Health

Front Porch Circle 

Eating Disorder Awareness Week

Resources

Soul of Shame 

Soul of Desire

You Are Safe Now

Quenched

Understanding Eating Disorders: Parents & Family Members (I can’t link this one but I have it if you need it)

Acronyms

RO- Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy

DBT-Dialectical Behavior Therapy

OCD- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder