Taking the “Scary” out of Halloween. We like to revisit this topic each year in the hopes of easing some of the fear that can come for children around Halloween. For many kids, Halloween is one of the best nights of the year. It means staying up late, wearing fun (or scary) costumes, and...
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Today we’re talking about parenting and hard things no one talks about. Everyone who is a parent can remember getting tons of advice either while pregnant or when your child is a newborn or even a toddler. There are a myriad of books, online support groups, in-person Mommy Groups – lots of resources for...
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A look at “Baby Blues” vs. Postpartum Depression. I have a close family member who gave birth to her first child right before COVID-19. She has spent nearly two years being fairly isolated with her child. Her husband is in the healthcare field, so he did not have the option of working from home...
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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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