Katie Kingsbery, Author at Water's Edge Counseling

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Talking to Children & Teens about Grief

August 31, 2022June 12, 2023Katie Kingsbery

Talking to children and teens about grief can be very tricky. This is an extremely difficult topic to broach with kids, and it’s a concept that young people can have a hard time understanding. Even for adults, dealing with death involves a wide range of emotions – confusion, anger, sadness, sometimes guilt. As a...

A Resource for School Counselors

August 25, 2022April 10, 2023Katie Kingsbery

Waters Edge Counseling is proud to serve as a resource for School Counselors. With the school year now in full swing, we’d like to take some time to look at what our School Counselors actually do – and why they are so vital to our children. A Resource for School Counselors First of all,...

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Waters Edge Offers Clinical Group Supervision

August 17, 2022August 17, 2022Katie Kingsbery

Did you know that Waters Edge offers Clinical Group Supervision. Clinical supervision gives support to trainee mental health professionals by offering guidance and support from a more experienced counselor. To be licensed to practice, mental health providers must complete a minimum number of therapy hours under clinical supervision. The requirements may vary depending on...

Is there a difference between Anxiety and Stress?

August 10, 2022April 10, 2023Katie Kingsbery

Is there a difference between Anxiety and Stress? Short answer – yes. The simplest explanation is that stress is the body’s reaction to pressure or feeling threatened – external factors. Anxiety is a sustained mental health disorder that goes beyond everyday worries. This can be constant and affect your daily life. Waters Edge Counseling...

Understanding Eating Disorders

August 3, 2022August 3, 2022Katie Kingsbery

With school starting back, we thought it would appropriate to discuss understanding eating disorders. The pressure of being back in school can sometimes be a trigger for some kids and teens. Let’s dive into the facts. Understanding Eating Disorders It is estimated that 3% of adolescent females have an eating disorder. This means that...

Relieving Back to School Stress

July 27, 2022July 27, 2022Katie Kingsbery

Let’s talk about relieving back to school stress. For our Chatham County public school kids, the first day is (so early!) next Wednesday, August 3rd. And the private school bunch will soon follow. So let’s tackle how to deal with some back to school stress your kids (and you) might be feeling. Relieving Back...