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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Let’s talk about five ways we can help someone with an anxiety disorder. We all experience anxiety in one way or another. So let’s dive in on how to help our loved ones who are going through this. Helping our Loved Ones Through an Anxiety Disorder It’s not always easy to know how to...
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This week we’re talking about managing grief. These past few months, and even years, have given us so much grief and loss. Some of this was due to sickness and death. Some of the grief is actually due to unimaginable violence and horror. The passing of people we love – or even just human...
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If you have ever searched for a therapist and had little knowledge of reputable names, you probably turned to Google. And then, you most likely typed in a phrase similar to “therapists near me.” Suddenly, a long list of names with strange letters behind them, counseling practices, addresses, and maybe even pictures popped up....
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We need to talk about how to set boundaries during controversial times. 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. During the past couple of weeks, with so much swirling in the news and differing political views on...
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