With any major life transition, comes challenges. Life transitions, or life changes, can often lead to heightened mental health concerns, such as increased anxiety, depression, grief, and other psychological conditions. Adapting to new environments, roles, and relationships, while coping with the loss of our previous environments, roles, and relationships, is naturally painful. However, we...
Continue readingIs It Time for Couples Therapy? Key Signs to Consider
Did you know that many couples wait an average of six years before seeking help for their relationship struggles? Waiting too long can make it harder to repair the damage. If you’re questioning whether therapy could benefit your relationship, recognizing the signs early can make all the difference. Below, we explore key indicators that...
Continue readingHow Faith-Based Counseling Can Help You Heal
Life’s challenges can be overwhelming, leaving many searching for peace, clarity, and healing. If you’re struggling with anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, or personal struggles, faith-based counseling provides a way to integrate professional therapy with Christian principles. Unlike traditional therapy, this approach aligns with your spiritual beliefs, allowing you to work through pain...
Continue readingValentine’s Day Anxiety: Coping with Loneliness, Relationship Stress, and Past Heartache
Valentine’s Day is traditionally celebrated as a day of love and romance, which can be achallenging time for many people. While some people look forward to the occasion, others canfeel an overwhelming sense of sadness and loneliness in association with the holiday. Thepressure to meet expectations, whether it is to be in a relationship...
Continue reading5 Proven Therapy Techniques to Keep Anxiety at Bay
Are you feeling overwhelmed by constant stress or the pressures of daily life? You’re not alone. Anxiety affects millions of people, but effective strategies can help you manage and reduce its grip on your life. Here, we explore five proven therapy techniques that provide actionable solutions to ease anxiety and promote mental well-being. Whether...
Continue readingSupporting Adoptive Families: Mental Health Insights and Tips for Talking to Your Child about their Adoption
Starting a family and raising a child can be one of life’s greatest joys. Adoption is a great way to expand a family when a couple does not want to or cannot conceive naturally. The process of adoption and then speaking to your child about adoption can bring up many difficult emotions for the...
Continue readingThe Resolution Solution: Tips to Creating and Achieving Your Goals
Happy 2025! It is a new year! And, likely, a time of reflection and goal setting. You are likely considering changes you want to make in the coming year such as losing weight, taking a family trip, making more money, or stopping a habit like biting your nails. It is an exciting time when we...
Continue readingInclusivity: Making Everyone Feel Welcome this Holiday Season
Written by Sarah Labrot. In this blog, we’ll explore mental health tips for fostering a holiday season that promotes inclusivity and emotional well-being for all. At Water's Edge Counseling we offer a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community as well as other marginalized groups. Therefore, it is important to us to help make...
Continue readingStaying Sober and Enjoying the Holidays Savannah, GA
Written by Sarah Labrot. The holiday season can be a time of joy, connection, and celebration, but for those in recovery, it also brings unique challenges. Holiday parties often involve alcohol and other substances, potentially threatening your commitment to sobriety. However, with the right strategies and mindset, you can navigate these gatherings while...
Continue readingWhere to Give Back This Holiday Season in Savannah, GA
Written by Sarah Labrot. Abraham Lincoln once famously said, "To ease another's heartache is to forget one's own." The holiday season is a time for joy, gratitude, and generosity. For those in Savannah, Georgia, it’s also a season to give back to the community and help those in need. Whether you want to...
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