by beth leach | Oct 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
During the pandemic, some people tried to minimize infection risk through online shopping, telemedicine and virtual events. But spending too much time online can compromise your mental well-being. Many people use social platforms to reach out to others. However, if...
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 Vashonte James | Oct 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
I believe we were all given a purpose, which was assigned to us at birth. I believe some people were meant to do great things while others were chosen to make this world interesting. I do believe in good and bad as I believe there is a heaven and hell. Also, I believe...
by Bill Knor | Sep 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Stepping-stones: Successful Goal Setting Techniques for Increasing Self-Esteem & Confidence Setting goals is a positive intervention that’s used by almost anyone trying to achieve a task. In therapy, we use goals to help challenge depression, gauge progress,...
by Ellen Spiese | Sep 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Multigenerational transmission process is one of the 8 core concepts in Bowen’s Family Systems Theory. This concept refers to the similarities of learned, taught, and genetic behaviors transmitted across generations through relationships. Transmission can occur on a...
by holly houston | Sep 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
The negative impact of climate change is a growing global concern and rightly so. There is strong scientific consensus that human activity is the cause. Burning fossil fuels traps heat in the atmosphere causing the Earth’s temperature to rise, a phenomenon known as...
by sesparza@anxiety-stresscenter.com | Aug 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
Parents spend a tremendous amount of time planning and preparing their children for college, from college tours to trunk parties, it can feel like a part time job. Moms and dads sport the parent wear proudly, but this is the part that gets posted on social media and...
by Peter Lucas | Aug 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Stress can result from many different factors. Many people fail to realize and understand some of the most common sources. One of the greatest factors which cause stress is Change. Change can come in many shapes and forms. However, the most stressful of all...
by holly houston | Aug 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Setting goals is easy, but achieving them is hard. The way we think about ourselves, and our abilities not only affects the way we feel, but it can also affect healthy risk-taking. Our inner dialogue influences whether we develop, achieve goals, and go on to learn new...
by ann hogan | Aug 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Dealing with intense emotions or thoughts in real or perceived distressful situations can be overwhelming for some people. The intensity of emotions experienced may lead to unhealthy or even harmful behaviors in order to cope with their distress. Stressful...
