The alarm goes off, and it’s a rush until you get out the door. If your mornings are busy with getting the kids ready for school, getting yourself ready for work, or getting your pets ready for the day, chances are you’ve experienced difficulty getting in breakfast at some point. From the time we wake [...]
Prioritizing one's mental well-being can be challenging, particularly in today's climate. Between 2019-2020, 20.78% of American adults were experiencing mental illness (Mental Illness America). That's approximately 50 million Americans. Studies have shown combining psychotherapy with medication is more effective than either treatment alone. In addition to these interventions, there are action steps you can take [...]
Gestures of self-love can be helpful when we’re emotionally depleted or feeling down. Whether or not we have people in our lives extending love and support our way, self-love and caring for ourselves is important when we’re feeling low or stretched thin. While relationships with others are referred to as interpersonal relationships, the relationship we [...]
Seeing diet messages posted on packaging, hearing comments about food as we pass by strangers, and navigating large crowds, grocery shopping can overwhelm and trigger those struggling with an eating disorder. In 2022, the average grocery store carried 31,530 items. With this many items to choose from, eating disorder urges and thoughts of food can [...]
If you are looking for nutrition advice, you might see the terms nutritionist, Registered Dietitian (RD), or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and wonder what the difference between the three is. While all can give nutrition advice, Registered Dietitians are considered the experts in food and nutrition. In 2013, the Commission on Dietetic Registration added the [...]
If you are seeking a therapist, you will likely encounter a variety of titles and acronyms to explain that therapist’s level of licensure. Some may disclose that they are in practicum. Other therapists might disclose that they are “pre-licensed.” So what exactly does all of that mean? This blog will explain the difference so you [...]
When anxiety strikes, it can be sudden and severe. One moment you are resting peacefully on the beach of life, and the next, a tidal wave comes crashing over you enveloping you with racing thoughts, fear, and a racing heart rate. When this happens, there are ways to manage anxiety that do not involve therapy [...]
Our pets are a part of our family. When their time comes to cross the rainbow bridge, it can feel like a part of our heart and our family is now missing, much like a human member. Unfortunately, our friends, family, and community members who are either not animal people or have never had pets [...]
Spring is almost here, but at the same time, winter is still a reality for a little while longer. As Minnesotans and Midwesterners, we know that the spring, summer, and fall months allow us the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors almost 24/7. However, the reality is that these three seasons often only last a few [...]
Are psychiatric medications for you? Deciding whether or not to seek mental health services can be daunting and overwhelming, particularly with the ongoing social stigma associated with it. Likewise, the decision to start psychiatric medication can also be difficult. This is where an assessment with a psychiatric medication provider can be helpful. After assessing and [...]
Offering individual psychotherapy, intensive treatment programs, children and adolescent services, psychiatric medication management, nutrition consultation and Christian-based therapy (for those who desire this).
Water’s Edge Counseling & Healing Center
14551 Judicial Road, Suite 100
Burnsville, MN 55306
Phone: 952-898-5020
Fax: 651-925-0316
Email: info@watersedgechc.com
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