There is an old story about a dying monastery in a small village. The monastery which had once thrived on monks, visitors, faith and prosperity, had fallen on hard times. All that remained at the monastery were a handful of aging monks. The abbot at a loss for what to do, decided to seek console [...]
On Tuesday November 3rd we broke ground on the construction within our new building, to be home to Water’s Edge Counseling & Healing Center in early 2016. On Wednesday November 4th, staff gathered at the building to witness the process at its' beginning and also to offer a blessing and intentions over our new space. [...]
Water's Edge CHC is excited to announce a few new additions to the WECHC team. Please welcome Terese Kessler, MFT, Heather Rouillard, MA and MFT practicum student Reuben Houser. Keep your eyes open on the "Our Team" page of this website for their bios to come. Also, please welcome back Scott Eilers, Psy.D.! Read Scott's [...]
Anyone who has ever done hiking or climbing to any extensive heights knows that beyond physical and mental strength and preparation, one has to navigate the balance of acclimating. Acclimating is the process of adjusting to changes in climate; while climbing, this entails adjusting specifically to changes in altitude and hence in oxygen levels. The [...]
“There is no path to peace. Peace is the path.” – Ghandi Despite evidence to the contrary, I am often struck by the notion that peace comes from within. I think so many of us, including myself, get caught searching for peace. We strive to find the right formula to get there, as if peace [...]
“Research shows that when individuals are spiritually healthier, their overall health is better.”* This 12-14 week integrative group will use art, poetry, mindfulness, music, creative writing, education, story telling and psychotherapy to enhance participants’ relationship with their own sense of Spirit and thereby promote healing and wholeness. This group will explore universal spiritual concepts including [...]
“He who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead; his eyes are closed.” ~ Albert Einstein When I think of awe, I think of the feeling I get when I stand humbled and amazed before the ocean, watching the waves roll in from a seemingly endless [...]
“A dream is a wish your heart makes.” ~ Walt Disney Walt Disney has made it his life’s work to make dreams come true, for young and old. In fact, I am going to Disney World next Fall to celebrate my aunt’s 70th Birthday, per her request. In that once in a lifetime dream for [...]
The day the Lord created hope was probably the same day he created Spring. ~Bern Williams Isn’t it true that there is something hopeful, reassuring, life-giving about the Spring? Every season has something to teach us, the Summer speaks of light and play, the Fall of change and color, and Winter of rest and stillness. [...]
This week is Sleep Awareness Week and is aimed at promoting the importance of sleep. How are you sleeping? Here are 5 tips for good sleep hygiene: Be consistent with when you go to bed and when you wake up. This is #1 because it is by far the most important. Our bodies are incredibly [...]