How Facing Emotion Leads to a Life of Freedom, Connection, and Peace

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Candi Crawford

Facing Emotion Isn’t Just About Feeling Uncomfortable Facing emotion and owning those feelings will allow you to authentically process life for what it has been, what it is, and sometimes, what it might be– good, great, or otherwise. Think about how … Continue reading →

Stop Suppressing Emotions: A Better Way to Manage Unwanted Feelings

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Caty Coffey

It’s not groundbreaking to tell you that stuffing your feelings isn’t the best way to deal with them. Even if suppressing emotions is your preferred method (or the only method you know), you’re probably aware that it’s not a top-tier coping … Continue reading →

How Does Emotional Healing Begin with Self-Compassion and Curiosity?

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Mary Carol Damon

You feel like a mess. You think you’re a disaster, and you know it’s high time you fixed yourself. You’re not alone; many people seek counseling because they see their issues as something to be fixed. You know you need … Continue reading →

8 Practical Ways to Protect Your Child from Sexual Abuse

Posted on September 5, 2022 by Mary Carol Damon

Statistics on child sexual abuse are terrifying for any parent. You’ve felt the vulnerability of this reality yourself. Even worse, sexual predators are most often someone whom the child and their family trusts. Trusted people may be family members, daycare … Continue reading →

How Do I Calm My Anxious Child? Practical Strategies To Help Kids Deal

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Mary Carol Damon

The Fight with Worry As a parent, it can be overwhelming to figure out the best way to respond to your anxious child. You’ve been there – you struggle to figure out how to convince them that there is a slim-to-none chance of … Continue reading →

Is There Emotional Healing Apart From Cinderella and Prince Charming?

Posted on April 19, 2022 by Watershed Contributor

Soul mate love is perfect, right? Little girls love to fantasize about living happily ever after. You know the story: the not-so-popular girl gets the golden slipper and the dashing Prince Charming. While these dreams are fun make-believe in childhood, carrying this … Continue reading →

Why Saying No More Often Will Improve Your Life

Posted on February 20, 2022 by Watershed Contributor

Have you ever considered that No is a complete sentence? You don’t have to explain or justify yourself when you say no! Don’t believe it? Then you might be someone who fills your life with yeses, commas, and explanations. You may rarely end your response … Continue reading →

How To Parent Your Kids So They Grow Up To Be Emotionally Healthy

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Watershed Contributor

There are no guarantees in parenting! You can do your best, but you won’t know for sure how your child will turn out emotionally, physically, or spiritually. However, if you parent your kids by giving intentional input and guidance and … Continue reading →

Breaking the Silence and Quieting the Cycle

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Michelle Buckner

During a recent session, I was struck by something my client said. This client was highlighting how much emphasis goes into breaking the stigma of mental health and speaking up about certain topics like suicide, domestic violence and anxiety–but no one … Continue reading →

Freedom from Unhealthy Habits During Isolation

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Watershed Contributor

Recent events have posed challenges to stay connected to our support system and deal with our stressors in healthy ways. Most of our usual escapes, such as work, school and hobbies, have been interrupted, and in that void frustration and … Continue reading →

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