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 →

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 →

Pre-COVID 19 to Present Day

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Michelle Buckner

So think back a few weeks ago, before the coronavirus had grown into a global pandemic, when life was moving along full speed—you had deadlines to meet, homework to get done, and people to meet. How often would you catch yourself … 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 Four Horsemen of the Marital Apocalypse, Part Two: Defensiveness

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Caty Coffey

Contributors to Marital Apocalypse Series Not all negatives are equally damaging in relationships. In his last post, Russ Schulte introduced us to the “Four Horseman of the Apocalypse” – four behaviors that researchers John and Julie Gottman determine to be … Continue reading →

Anxiety – A Problem with Boundaries

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Caty Coffey

It’s 4:00 on Sunday afternoon. You still have, among other things, three loads of laundry to do, groceries that need buying, a dog to bathe, dinner to cook (and eat and clean up), and two bathrooms to disinfect. Add one … 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 →

Mindful Self Compassion: Selfish Indulgence or Inner Strength?

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Watershed Contributor

I love winter, with its long, cold nights as everything in nature slows down and takes a break. Unfortunately, cold winter weather is not one of the perks of living in Mississippi. Therefore, I didn’t hesitate long when given the … Continue reading →