Communication Breakdown: I Said This; You Heard That?

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Candi Crawford

“You hurt me!” Whitley exclaimed. “What did I do?” her friend asked. As Whitley begins her lengthy explanation of their previous conversation and how it hurt her, her friend nods affirmingly. Internally, however, she grows more puzzled, confused, and secretly frustrated. Inwardly, she … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

Hand Sanitizer and Head Space

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Michelle Buckner

Are you one of the thousands of Americans frantically searching for hand sanitizer? Maybe you’re even on several customer alert lists to be notified when hand sanitizer comes back in stock. Unfortunately, I’m in the same boat with you, I don’t have … Continue reading →

Find Yourself in 2019: Four Paths to Self Improvement

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Watershed Contributor

From Self Help to Professional Counseling Are negative thoughts distracting you from becoming the person you want to be? Keep reading to discover four ways you can work to quiet those thoughts and improve yourself in the new year. 1. … Continue reading →

Breaking Unhealthy Patterns Part II: Schemas

Posted on July 18, 2018 by Watershed Contributor

How We Perpetuate Negative Patterns with Our Coping Styles In my last blog I discussed the definition of early maladaptive schemas (EMS) and how they can greatly interfere with our growth in relationships. To recap, schemas are long-standing negative … Continue reading →

Change? No Thanks!

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Caty Coffey

Reasons People Don’t Change and How to Free Yourself to Grow WikiHow will teach you how to change in four steps. If you’d rather read a book, Joel Osteen can tell you how to live your best life now. Joyce … Continue reading →