March is Self-Harm Awareness Month. And although we are approaching the end of March, we wanted to be sure to address this topic. 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...
Continue readingSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Here in Savannah, our weather fluctuates constantly. For instance, this week, it’s foggy and in the 60’s and last week it was really cold and sunny. But regardless of temperature and/or precipitation, we can all experience Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? With...
Continue readingIs it Loneliness or Anxiety?
Is it Loneliness or Anxiety? During this time of year especially, when the weather is a bit dreary, we can start feeling low. There are many of us that felt extreme loneliness during the pandemic. Many have still not gotten back into the swing of things. We’ve also had a lot of anxiety. But...
Continue readingGoals vs. Resolutions
Let’s talk about Goals vs. Resolutions. So, why are goals better than resolutions? As we approach the new year, many of us are committing to making some differences. Whether they are health-related or financial, plans to be more “present” or aspirations to reach out more often to family and friends. Everyone has something they’d...
Continue readingExplaining “Blue Christmas”
This week, we are explaining “Blue Christmas”. We are all familiar with the famous Elvis Presley song of the same name, but did you know that “Blue Christmas” is an actual phenomenon? It refers to the grief, loneliness and overall depression that affect many people during the holidays. Waters Edge Counseling therapists want to...
Continue readingSevere Weather & Anxiety
This week, we’re talking about severe weather & anxiety. With Ian on its way, we are all scrambling to figure out not only the logistics but also the anxiety that goes along with that. Anticipating the arrival of a hurricane, or any severe storm strikes fear and anxiety in the people in its path...
Continue readingTalking to Children & Teens about Grief
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...
Continue readingWaters Edge Offers Clinical Group Supervision
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...
Continue readingUnderstanding Eating Disorders
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...
Continue readingHow to Set Boundaries During Controversial Times
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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