by holly houston | Jun 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
The wonders of technology and creative innovation has significantly improved most areas of life with mental health being no exception. Cell phones are now akin to house key – we have them on our person or closely available most of the time. Unlike house keys,...
by Ellen Spiese | May 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
What’s your love language? Have you ever taken the time to think about what love means to you? Gift giving, quality time, words of affirmation, acts of service, physical touch; who knew that there were so many ways that you can feel love? According to Gary...
by | May 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
Are your needs being met in your relationship? Often when I ask my clients “what are your needs in this relationship?” they look at me with a blank face. Most times the response rendered is “I don’t know”. Whether in a committed...
by | Apr 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
While cell phones, tablets and laptops have undeniable benefits, there are trade-offs for the convenience of mobile technology: documented negative effects on health and happiness. Despite their advantages, research indicates that the use of technology, especially...
by | Mar 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
Potassium is a common mineral in our body that helps with just about every bodily function. Potassium is a mineral that is used by the body cells to create an electrical conduction system across the cell membrane. These cell membrane transmissions promote heart...
by | Feb 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Two years ago, I attended a seminar conducted by Dr. Daniel Amen a psychiatrist, brain image specialist and author, who focuses on brain health. Because there is an increasing body of current research connecting nutrition to mental health, I have decided to...
by practicem | Feb 21, 2017 | Orland park il counselor
Mindfulness. A word that is tossed around a lot these days. But what does it really mean? In a teeny, tiny nutshell, it means to be in contact with the present moment, to be present with only one thing at a time. But how do we do it? Practice. Mindfulness takes...
by | Dec 31, 2016 | Perfectionism, Uncategorized
Are you a perfectionist? This is a question that I often ask my clients. As a therapist it is not uncommon to have a client present with perfectionistic tendencies. In fact, perfectionism can be a strong factor in anxiety and depression. Having...
by practicem | Nov 21, 2016 | communication
One key element of a healthy family relationship is communication. The quality of great human relationships largely depends on how we talk to one another. Our tone of voice, cadence and volume, non-verbal gestures and motives are important aspects that we are often...
by | Nov 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
When you go to a physician, you probably know what to expect: your vital signs will be taken by a nurse, you will wait on the exam table, perhaps changing into a gown, and then the doctor will come in, ask you questions about your health, and physically examine you....
