I have vivid memories of my elementary school days. I remember playing the rhythm sticks in music class while my teacher taught us how to keep a steady beat. I remember the special lunch days that my friends and I got to buy donuts after lunch for $0.25. I remember that daredevil boy in...
Continue reading5 Tips to Help Your Halloween 2020
Halloween is quickly approaching, and just like everything else in the year 2020, this festive holiday may look different for you and your family this year. There is always a fair amount of anxiety and stress that surrounds Halloween because it can be scary and unpredictable for children, but this year fears and anxiety...
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 Boundaries – Part 1 of 4
As a mental health professional, over and over again I see that poor boundaries are a source of much pain and anxiety. This blog is the beginning of a four-part series to help you: – define boundaries – understand the origin of your boundaries – create healthy boundaries – keep those boundaries Dr. Ryan...
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,...
Continue readingSummer – A Great Time to Think About Therapy!
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 do and trying to create some sense...
Continue readingOnly “Crazy” People Do Counseling?
When I told my mother that I was in counseling, she said, “Why do you need counseling? What is so wrong that you need to talk to a professional?” I hear these types of comments often. People believe there must be a “big” problem or that they must be “crazy” to need counseling. I am...
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