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 →

Creating Boundaries that Work

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Jay Roberson

Why Doesn’t Anyone Respect My Boundaries? Boundaries have certainly been a therapy buzzword for the last couple of decades. If they are so helpful, then why do my friends and family ignore them, or make fun of me when I … 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 →

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 →

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 →

My Mom Is Driving Me Crazy!: Exploring Boundaries with Family

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Caty Coffey

My mother is about to make me lose my mind! I don’t know if we need to pick up and move across the country to get away, but something’s got to change. I cringe when I see her number pop … Continue reading →