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Written by Sarah Labrot. Summer Weather and Mood...
Continue readingTaking the “Scary” out of Halloween
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...
Continue readingThe Relief – and Anxiety – About Having Our Kids Back in School
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...
Continue readingHow to Help Your Child Adjust to a New Team or Group
How to help your child adjust to a new team or group. School is starting back, and beyond academics, that means that your kids will likely be starting extracurricular activities. It is a parent’s instinct to ease their fears. We want to be sure that the coaches or group leaders understand and know our...
Continue readingSummer is a Great Time for Counseling!
Summer is a great time for counseling. Ready or not, summer is here. For children and teens the much awaited summer break means days of no homework, staying up later, enjoying the pool, and having much less structure to their day. For many parents, the summer break means lining up things for their children to...
Continue readingAre you Suffering from “COVID Fatigue”?
There is a new phrase you may have heard lately – “COVID Fatigue.” This relatively new phenomenon is described as the complex emotions of feeling tired and overwhelmed by the effects that the pandemic has had and is having on our daily lives. COVID Fatigue is real and it is difficult and it’s affecting...
Continue readingCognitive Behavioral Therapy: What is CBT and why does it work?
You have probably noticed some of our posts, blogs and videos mentioning CBT or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. But you might not know what it refers to. CBT is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on how a person’s thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes affect their feelings and behaviors. The therapists at Waters Edge Counseling are...
Continue readingSetting Up An Appointment – What to Expect
The world is made up of many different types of people. Some people love to try new experiences and take risks. For other people, doing something new can be scary and intimidating. Many people even become paralyzed by fear or anxiety when they have to take a step forward into uncharted territory. At Water’s...
Continue readingWhen you are Stuck, Get Up
Everytime my 3-year-old says a word, it is like a party at my house. You will find my oldest daughter and me doing a dance, screaming, and giving high-fives to my youngest one. The reason being that she is speech delayed. She works hard to get words out. Though she does not say much,...
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