October 3-9 is Mental Illness Awareness Week 2021. All around us, people raise awareness for and celebrate their physical health. Our physical health is important to us, and it is a good and wonderful thing to celebrate it. But, what about our mental health? For many, mental health can still be a taboo phrase,...
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Let’s discuss the fact that there is relief – AND anxiety – about having our kids back in school. When this pandemic began, and the whole world seemed to shut down, it was a very daunting and hectic time for both children and their parents. Online learning required a lot of extra help from...
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Let’s talk about overcoming social anxiety at parties & gatherings. After so many months (years almost??) of staying home because of COVID, it seems that things are slowly getting back to normal. And with fall here, the party season is upon us. Football gatherings, costume parties, and even the holidays will be here before...
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Setting boundaries with our loved ones during conflict can be tricky, but it’s extremely important. Many of us are facing this situation right now. Some of it may be due to political differences, varying thoughts about COVID and the vaccine, or just general contrasting views on lots of topics. Setting Boundaries During Conflict I...
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This week we’re going to revisit the Attitude of Gratitude. With all that’s going on in the world right now, it can be so easy to go down the rabbit hole of anxiety and depression. But we have found that looking at what you have – what you have to be grateful for –...
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Is there a male stigma surrounding mental health issues? Several recent studies show that there definitely is. While we know that mental health issues like depression and anxiety affect both men and women, studies have shown men are less likely to seek help or receive treatment. Waters Edge Counseling would like to dig into...
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Are we seeing a link between COVID-19 survivors and mental health issues? Recent studies* say yes. Even after full recovery from the virus, as many as 1 in 3 survivors experience mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. We have known since the beginning of this pandemic, that isolation, fear of illness, financial...
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What are the differences between stress and anxiety? 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 wants to help you...
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How to help your child adjust to a new team or group. School is starting back, and beyond academics, that means that your kids will likely be starting extracurricular activities. It is a parent’s instinct to ease their fears. We want to be sure that the coaches or group leaders understand and know our...
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This week, let’s discuss women and PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder). Studies show that women are twice as likely as men to suffer from PTSD. We are going to dig into to the reasons why. What is PTSD? So, what is PTSD? Post-traumatic Stress Disorder is a psychiatric disorder that can occur in anyone who...
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