Cultivating Intuition & Trusting Faith
For those of you who are new to our series, over the past several months we have been walking through the guideposts for wholehearted living as described by Brene Brown, PhD, LMSW, in her book The Gifts of Imperfection. Each month has entailed both a summary of a particular guidepost and an invitation for clients [...]
Creating an Atmosphere: Rooms with Style & Water’s Edge CHC
Today marks our one-year anniversary of being in our new building here on Judicial Road. As we’ve welcomed people into our new space over the last year, what we have heard most consistently is how beautiful, relaxing or peaceful our atmosphere is. Given the frequent praise and awe of her work, we thought it would [...]
Eating Disorders See No Color
By Angela Staples MS, RDN, LD Lead Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist Written for February--African American History Month Eating disorders are commonly mistaken as a young, affluent, Caucasian, and female issue. However, it is clear to professionals, that this is not accurate. Eating disorders appear to be rapidly increasing amongst populations of color. At this time, [...]
Guidepost 4: Cultivating Joy & Gratitude
Continuing on our journey through Brene Brown’s guideposts for wholehearted living from her book "The Gifts of Imperfection", for the month of January we move on to guidepost four: “Cultivating Gratitude & Joy”. What strikes me initially about joy and gratitude is that both of these are often thought of as emotions. We might say, [...]
Approaching the Holidays While Struggling with an Eating Disorder (or Not)
A midst all of the excitement and joy, the holidays can still be difficult regardless of whether or not you struggle with an eating disorder. For better or worse, food has become a major component of many of our family traditions. As such, it's important to enter into the holidays mindfully and intentionally. Here are [...]
Cultivating a Resilient Spirit
Last month we focused on Brené Brown’s second guidepost for wholehearted living: “Cultivating Compassion”. For the month of December, we transition to the third guidepost: “Cultivating a Resilient Spirit: Letting Go of Numbing & Powerlessness”. In this season in which we move into literal darkness a midst holidays focused on the theme of light, I [...]
Cultivating Self-Compassion
Last month we focused on Brené Brown’s first guidepost for wholehearted living, “Cultivating Authenticity”. For the month of November, we transition to the second guidepost, “Cultivating Self-Compassion: Letting Go of Perfectionism”. Of all of the topics I have explored with clients over the years, the theme that continues to surface as a consistent, nagging torment [...]
Dual Diagnosis Intensive Outpatient Program
Water’s Edge Counseling & Healing Center has launched a Dual Diagnosis Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Dual Diagnosis, also referred to as co-occurring disorder, is the existence of both a mental health disorder and alcohol and/or substance use disorder. This disorder effects 7.9 million Americans according to SAMHSA. Research suggests that individuals with symptoms of anxiety, [...]
Cultivating Authenticity
In her book The Gifts of Imperfection, Brené Brown, PhD, LMSW discusses ten guideposts for the wholehearted journey. She describes these guideposts as “daily practices that provide direction” towards living a wholehearted life. Each month for the next ten, WECHC is going to spotlight one of these guideposts. In doing so, we are inviting [...]
Parents: 5 Things to Talk to Your Kid About
By Heather Rouillard, M.A. I have worked with teenagers for a few years now, and somehow, the beginning of the school year causes me anxiety too. Bottom line, school is stressful. Kiddos have to worry about their social life, their appearance, sports, if their friends are in their class, etc. Oh yeah, AND school. I [...]
Self-Awareness Month
A client recently asked me whether or not I have good and bad days too, whether or not I too struggle to be forgiving and compassionate and wise minded at times. She was wanting to know, really, whether or not the professionals on her team were also in fact human and hence flawed. [...]
We’re Still Growing: Welcome to Our Newest Team Members!
Water’s Edge CHC is continuing to grow and we’re pleased to provide an update on the many changes to our team over the past six months. Most likely, you have noticed some new faces as you have walked through the building and we're happy to link a name to some of those faces! Over the [...]
