Why Now Is the Best Time to Start Couples’ Counseling

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Watershed Contributor

The whole world is on pause right now and for many of us, that means therapy is, too. When every day feels uncertain and we’re just trying to make it to bedtime, it’s hard to think about adding in anything … Continue reading →

Why Relationships Are Difficult and How to Improve Them

Posted on February 6, 2019 by Caty Coffey

Why All Kinds of Relationships are Hard Relationships, whether they are with family members, friends, or romantic partners, are difficult for many reasons. Below are some reasons why you may find relationships challenging (but not an exhaustive list by any … 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 →

Breaking Unhealthy Patterns: Part 1

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Watershed Contributor

Stop Negative Lifetraps and Reinvent Your Life Have you ever wondered why you repeat unhealthy patterns in your relationships or why you tend to have a certain unhealthy way in which you view yourself, others or the world? Early maladaptive … Continue reading →

The Magic of a Couple’s Happiness

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Watershed Contributor

Three Ingredients to Positive, Happy Relationships Spring arrived late to D.C. this year. The ground was still covered with snow at the end of March as I landed at Reagan to attend the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium and one of its … Continue reading →

How To Communicate Your Expectations in a Relationship

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Jay Roberson

Why Can’t My Spouse Hear What I’m Thinking? Soon after I graduated from Ole Miss I began to date my wife. Still living in Oxford, I passed on the exciting news to my campus minister who gave me a little … 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 →

Waging the Silent War of Substance Abuse

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Jay Roberson

I once heard a comedian say that Alcoholism is the only disease that you can be yelled at for having. After the chuckle subsided, the reality of the disparity between these two worlds hit me. There are individuals who feel … 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 →

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 →