Halloween is right around the corner. For many kids, Halloween is one of the best nights of the year. It means staying up late, wearing fun (or scary) costumes, and eating way too much candy. For other kids, however, Halloween is scary and overwhelming. It is full of scary things and a lot of...
Continue readingAll About Anxiety – Part 2
If you’re like me, your day is filled with to do lists, laundry, cooking, working, caring for others, and trying to stay afloat in daily life. When you throw worry, fear, frustrations, and relationships into the mix, you can easily see why so many people struggle with anxiety. For those of us who are...
Continue readingSetting Boundaries – Part 4 of 4
Now that we have defined boundaries, understand where they come from, and know how to set them, we will address how to keep boundaries. Whenever we make a change in our lives, it can be difficult at first to maintain that change. Think of when you try to stop a bad habit. You often...
Continue readingSetting Boundaries – Part 3 of 4
We began by identifying healthy boundaries and understanding why they are important in our lives. Next, we addressed reasons we have poor boundaries in our lives. Now the hard part comes, actually setting healthy boundaries. Just like with all new things, it will be a challenge at first and will get easier with time....
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 readingHow to Keep Your Kids “Cool” this Summer
When the heat rises outside, something rises in us too. Not only are our children getting hot, but we find ourselves as parents struggling to keep our own cool. The summer is a time to relax, yet it is a challenge to keep our children happy and content. Being around one another all day...
Continue readingEat an Oyster a Day to Keep Anxiety at Bay!
You read the title correctly – oysters are medically proven to help with anxiety. Wow! You have an excuse to eat yummy oysters, guilt free. Dr. Drew Ramsey is a psychiatrist and associate professor at Columbia University. He spends his time studying brain development and the effect of foods on one’s mental health. For...
Continue readingGet Out There!
One of the best medicines for the human soul is being outside. Research shows that those who spend time outside are less likely to experience depression and anxiety. Being outside gets us out of our heads and aware of the world around us. We become mindful of our surroundings. Mindfulness brings peace into our...
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