Living with OCD and Anxiety is a difficult reality for many people. As many as 2.2 million Americans at any given time. As much as the general public tosses around the term “OCD” in a flippant way – sometimes referring to people being “neat freaks” or frequent hand-washing – OCD is a very real...
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Eating Disorders and some common myths surrounding them. It is estimated that 3% of adolescent females have an eating disorder. This means that in an average high school in the United States made up of 1,000 students, 30 of these female students are suffering from a significant eating disorder. Males can also suffer from...
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Increased screen time during the Pandemic and its effects. With COVID-19 and social distancing putting limits on our ability to connect and physically interact, daily screen time has definitely increased. Even before the global pandemic, there were concerns about what screen time is doing to our health. However, screens are not inherently bad. There...
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Empty Nest Syndrome and depression. Here we are – the end of May. This brings graduation, and for some parents, the acute realization that they will soon be “empty nesters.” Empty Nest Syndrome is defined as when your last, or only, child is all grown up and about to leave home. This can cause...
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Why you should continue with therapy – even if you think you’re done. So many people use counseling and therapy to help them deal with their mental health. But, often times, not everyone keeps going. If you’re wondering how long you should stay in counseling – that is completely normal. The answer is different...
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We are honored to provide Military Counseling for service members and their families. The military population in Savannah is large, and they face a lot of unique challenges that civilians may not realize. Waters Edge Counseling has therapists experienced and trained in Military Counseling. We are here to help. Unique Challenges for Military Families...
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a time each year to raise awareness about mental health. We continue to fight stigma, provide support, and educate the public. As counselors we also advocate for policies that support people dealing with mental illness and their families. At this point in time – more than...
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When is it time for counseling? One of the biggest things we hear from our clients at Waters Edge Counseling is, “I just wish I had started counseling sooner.” The truth is, many people wait until they are in a crisis, or close to “crisis mode” to seek out help, but this doesn’t have...
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Coping with sexual assault is a difficult process to say the least. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Therefore, we wanted to address this subject with some suggestions, compassion and support. What is Sexual Assault? Sexual assault can be defined as any sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the...
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There are definitely reasons to seek counseling when cancer hits close to home. If you’ve never had a cancer scare or diagnosis, or if you have never lost anyone to cancer – consider yourself extremely lucky. The devastation that a diagnosis or even just an appointment that needs further examination can be truly life...
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