Watershed Stories: Gary and Same-Sex Attraction

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Russ Schulte

Watershed Stories is a new series highlighting fictional people who represent some of Watershed’s clients over the years. Read them to understand that you are not alone. Our first story is about Gary and his internal struggle with same-sex attraction. Continue reading →

How to Talk with Children and Adults about Sexuality

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Russ Schulte

Sexual Media Exposure: Part Two In my previous post (Understanding the Effects of Sexual Content in the Media: Part One), I highlighted some research that revealed exposure to sexual media content being everywhere, and furthermore, suggested this exposure impacts our … Continue reading →

Understanding the Effects of Sexual Content in the Media

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Russ Schulte

Sexual Media Exposure: Part One The Shock of an Inappropriate Advertisement Recently, while reading a tragic story about a woman having been sexually assaulted, I noticed a deep and stunning irony on display. An equally startling advertisement had been placed … Continue reading →

Emotional Isolation in Men

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Russ Schulte

How Loneliness Manifests I have heard a good friend say numerous times, “A man alone is in bad company.” Now, I have no idea if he coined this phrase, but the truth of it is profound. I’ve heard him make … Continue reading →

Social Media — Your Main Course or Dessert?

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Russ Schulte

Watershed Counseling Therapist Russ Schulte recently contributed an article to Mississippi Matters about the role of Social Media in our lives: Social media is a good thing. It’s like a nice dessert that’s meant to be enjoyed at the end of a … Continue reading →

Parenting and Social Media

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Russ Schulte

Evidence-Based Advice for a Growing Issue For so many of us, social media has become so integrated into our lives to the point that we cannot go one day without checking it. We can’t imagine life without constant notifications coming … Continue reading →

Encouraging Growth and Autonomy in Our Children

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Russ Schulte

The Hidden Challenges of Parenting Preadolescents As my eldest daughter enters preadolescence, new parenting challenges are emerging. I am keenly aware that she, among all my daughters, is the most like me – deeply emotional, intuitive, sensitive, and contemplative. She often … Continue reading →

The Four Horseman of the Marital Apocalypse, Part One: Criticism

Posted on August 29, 2016 by Russ Schulte

Contributors to Marital Apocalypse Series Introduction What ingredients make for an unsatisfying, dysfunctional relationship? Check out an overview by Marti Witherow as a helpful reference. In her post, she conveys a summary of some of the most identifiable contributors of dysfunction according to … Continue reading →

The Necessity of Risk

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Russ Schulte

My Story of Self Discovery This is a story about risk. And reward. Last summer, I had the opportunity to travel to British Columbia, Canada, on a men’s coaching trip. We went for the purpose of building community and growing … Continue reading →

House of Cards Falling: The Parallel Between Frank Underwood and Porn

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Russ Schulte

I have to make a confession, but you have to understand that it is a secret. So don’t tell anyone, okay? It is about one of my guilty pleasures. Here it goes…I watch the Netflix original series House of Cards. … Continue reading →