In the intricate dance of relationships, challenges are an inevitable part of the journey. Whether you’re facing the strains of everyday life or grappling with more profound issues, seeking guidance through marriage or couples counseling could be the transformative step your relationship needs. This blog aims to explore the signs and considerations that indicate...
Continue readingCould Marriage or Couples Counseling be right for you?
Could Marriage or Couples Counseling be right for you? In any relationship, there are difficulties. Some are minor, such as disagreements about household chores or low-key spats now and again. But some issues are harder to deal with. Infidelity, money concerns, lack of trust, parenting…the list is long. Marriages and romantic relationships can be...
Continue readingMay is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is a time each year to raise awareness about mental health. We continue to fight stigma, provide support, and educate the public. As counselors we also advocate for policies that support people dealing with mental illness and their families. At this point in time – more than...
Continue readingCouples: How to Argue Effectively
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...
Continue readingRevisiting that Attitude of Gratitude
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 –...
Continue readingWhat is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?
What is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)? This type of treatment provides clients with new skills in order to manage painful emotions. These skills also decrease conflict in relationships. Our counselors at Waters Edge are trained in DBT and have found it incredibly successful with many of our clients. When is Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)...
Continue readingWhy You Should Continue Therapy
Why you should continue with therapy – even if you think you’re done. So many people use counseling and therapy to help them deal with their mental health. But, often times, not everyone keeps going. If you’re wondering how long you should stay in counseling – that is completely normal. The answer is different...
Continue readingLet’s Talk About Sex: Intimacy & Mental Health
Let’s talk about sex, shall we? More to the point, let’s talk about the connection between intimacy and mental health. A lot of people shy away from this subject because of embarrassment or fear of awkward conversation. But sex and intimacy are extremely important when it comes to the state of our mental health....
Continue readingMarriage or Couples Counseling – It Could Be Exactly What You Need
Marriage or couples counseling. Could the time be right? A few weekends ago, my husband and I went on a “semi-date night’ for Valentine’s Day. Our youngest child tagged along, but because we didn’t have all of the children, we called it a “semi-date night.” As we sat at our table and glanced around...
Continue readingHow to Ignite Your Sense of Purpose
How can you ignite your sense of purpose? One of the symptoms that people suffering from depression express is lacking a sense of purpose. Life can become monotonous and feel like you are just going through the motions. Especially these days when we are in the middle of COVID-19 and feeling out of sorts...
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