Mean Girls and Teenage Bullying

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Watershed Contributor

Learn the Signs of Bullying and Get Help What is relational bullying? Relational bullying is a kind of bullying that occurs within relationships. This bullying may be done through: Exclusion Gossip and rumors Mean texts, posts, or letters The silent … Continue reading →

Managing the Holidays with Therapy

Posted on November 29, 2017 by Watershed Contributor

Give Yourself the Gift of Watershed Counseling Take advantage of your mental health benefits before the end of the fiscal year to put a bow on this holiday season. Are the Holidays a Stressful Time? The holidays don’t always feel … Continue reading →

Why Teens Misbehave: Part Two

Posted on November 25, 2017 by Watershed Contributor

How Hyperrationality Impacts Decision Making and Performance In “Why Teens Misbehave: Part One” we discussed the impact of dopamine reward centers in adolescents. We focused on two of the three ways that drive an adolescent towards rewards i.e. impulsivity and … Continue reading →

Why Teens Misbehave: Part One

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Watershed Contributor

Understanding Dopamine’s Effect on the Teenage Brain In my work with adolescents, many parents have difficulty understanding and connecting to their teenager. In moments of frustration, they seem to forget what it is like to be a teenager. Daniel Siegel, … Continue reading →

No One Brought Me a Casserole: The Secret Grief

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Watershed Contributor

Help and Understanding for Disenfranchised Grief I remember coming home from the hospital after my son’s craniotomy. We were definitely working through a traumatic time in our life. I’ll never forget the incredible outpouring of love from all over the … Continue reading →

My Spouse Has A Sex Addiction, Now What?

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Watershed Contributor

You were in the passenger side of the vehicle when the driver crashed into a tree. The crash wasn’t your fault, it was the drivers; you were just along for the ride. The ambulance comes and takes the passenger … Continue reading →

Am I In An Abusive Relationship?

Posted on August 23, 2017 by Watershed Contributor

Identifying Domestic Violence and Ways to Stay Safe First off, let us applaud you for having the courage to seek out the answer to this very vulnerable and scary question. Whether or not your partner is abusive, you feel in … Continue reading →

Mindfulness Therapy Heals Past Trauma

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Watershed Contributor

A Mindful Way of Healing Traumatic Memories While driving home from work, it hit, and this time I didn’t have to pull over. I had practiced mindfulness enough with this specific traumatic memory that I was able to walk myself … Continue reading →

The Science of Falling in Love – Phase Three: Lifetime Commitment

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Watershed Contributor

The Science of Fidelity and Infidelity Series Trust Levels Affect Couples’ Ability to Resolve Conflict “Will you be there for me?“ “Can I trust you?” “When I am sad, angry, alone, confused, or just in a funk, do I come … Continue reading →

The Science of Falling in Love – Phase Two: Building Trust

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Watershed Contributor

The Science of Fidelity and Infidelity Series What Happens When the Passion Wears Off After the initial, most passionate phase of a relationship, the so-called “Limerence Cocktail” wears off, and lovers are faced with a crossroads in their connection. They begin to deliberate about … Continue reading →