by Lauren White | Dec 8, 2024 | communication, parenting, routine
The holidays can be a joyful time, but they also bring unique stressors for both adults and children. Whether it’s meeting expectations, managing family dynamics, or dealing with overstimulation, stress can impact everyone. By adopting some simple, actionable...
by Lauren White | May 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Recently the television news show Nightline (Season 44, Episode 88, May 3rd, 2023), featured parents of teenagers who died by suicide because their children were unable to manage the suffering experienced by being bullied. The Center for Disease Control has current...
by Lauren White | Jan 23, 2023 | Orland park il counselor, Perfectionism
Fear of failure can get internalized and bind individuals to deep anxiety and despair. High-achieving people have a particularly hard time muting their self-critic. Inner critic refers to an inner voice that judges, criticizes, or demeans a person whether or not the...
by Lauren White | Oct 12, 2022 | Orland park il counselor
Since the onset of the pandemic, there has been a consistent uptick in seeking mental health services from all age groups. Current research findings suggest there’s more disruption in the mood of younger adults. And more emotionality and sensitivity to...
by Lauren White | Jul 21, 2022 | Orland park il counselor
Since the onset of this never ending, ever morphing virus took hold of the world, many adults have found themselves enveloped with loneliness. Clients are reporting deep feelings of emptiness and perceptions that no one cares how they feel. According to the Centers...
