March is recognized as Self-Harm Awareness Month. This topic is tough. Self-Harm is defined as “when a person hurts his or her own body on purpose. The injuries may be minor, but sometimes they can be severe. They may leave permanent scars or cause serious health problems.*” But what is the underlying cause? And...
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Couples: how to argue effectively. If you are in a relationship and have moved past the “honeymoon stage” then chances are you have had an argument. Many couples see disagreements and arguments as a sign that their relationship is failing; however, arguments are a normal part of any relationship. With two different people living...
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Counseling when dealing with cancer. Catie’s Gathering, sponsored by CURE (a Childhood Cancer Research organization very close to our hearts here at Waters Edge), is on the horizon – March 11th in fact. With that in mind, we wanted to talk about the many reasons counseling can help during these difficult times. Seeking counseling...
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Loneliness vs Anxiety. A topic we haven’t tackled yet. With all the upheaval that has happened in our lives since the beginning of the pandemic, there are many of us that have felt extreme loneliness. And, also, a lot of anxiety. But is there a difference? Recent studies say yes, so let’s dig in....
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A day in the life of a school counselor. First of all, you are the world to these kids. You give them space to talk, comfort to be themselves, and you are a safe space for them. With this being National School Counselor week, we want to appreciate you and take a moment to...
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Does Vitamin D affect mental health? We know that during COVID, especially, we have been encouraged to take more Vitamin D and told that being outdoors and in the sun can help. But with the colder weather we’re experiencing these days, it can be hard to get outside and get that sunshine we crave....
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“COVID Fatigue” – it’s feeling a lot like Groundhog Day, right? We just cannot seem to escape the ever-changing dialogue surrounding this pandemic, the constantly evolving strains of COVID, and the stress it continues putting on our daily lives. “COVID Fatigue” So what is “COVID Fatigue”? This condition is described as the complex emotions...
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Date Nights with heaters. We have got you covered. We all know that date nights during COVID-19 have been a real challenge. Especially lately when it’s a lot colder than what we’re used to here in Savannah. But it’s so important to your relationship to make time with your loved one a priority –...
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Grief & Loss. These past few years have given us unimaginable grief and loss. Some of this was of social interaction. Some of the grief is actually due to losing people that we love. The passing of people we love is an entirely different deal. Grief is a normal human response to the loss...
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Is there a mental health crisis among our youth? COVID has definitely taken its toll on everyone – but most especially our younger generation. Elementary students, middle school kids and high schoolers have all had their academic and social lives completely disrupted over the past two years. From having to adapt to virtual school...
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