The Wilco blog
Real tools for teens, athletes and the parents who love them
Practical, faith-friendly articles from Joe Jardine, LMFT, on anxiety, mood, pressure, college life and parenting. New posts every week.
9 Signs of Anxiety in Teens That Look Like Attitude
Teen anxiety often looks like irritability, avoidance or stomachaches, not worry. A Franklin, TN family therapist on the signs parents miss and how to respond.
College studentsHomesick College Freshman? How to Help Them Through the First Semester
Homesickness often peaks in late fall of freshman year. A Middle Tennessee therapist for college students on what's normal, what helps, and when to get support.
FaithIs It Okay for Christians to See a Counselor? How Faith and Therapy Work Together
Many Christian families wonder if counseling means they lack faith. A faith-based therapist in Franklin, TN on how prayer, Scripture and counseling work together for teens and families.
Sports parentsWhat to Say on the Car Ride Home After Your Athlete's Game
The car ride home can make or break your athlete's love for the game. A Franklin, TN therapist and mental performance coach on what to say, what to skip, and the one sentence that works.