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For the last several months, we (staff and clients alike) have been walking through Brene Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection and exploring how to intentionally add more of that which is life-giving and less of that which is life-depleting into this one, precious life. This month, we move to guidepost seven: “Cultivating Play and Rest: [...]

For those of you who have been following our series of walking through The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown, PhD, LMSW, you may have noticed that we took a break for the month of March. These spring days are whirling by and we are now being called back to focus! As we move into [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]