by Vashonte James | Jul 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Respect for diversity is very important in order for us to coexist in a world where no two people are alike. Diversity provides us with an outlook on what is necessary for growth and development as a society. Diversity allows us to be empowered, to learn as well as...
by beth leach | Jul 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Self-affirmation is the act of affirming one’s own worthiness and value as an individual for a beneficial effect (such as increasing one’s confidence or raising self-esteem). We can use “self-affirmations’ as a positive way to protect our sense...
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...
by Bill Knor | Jul 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
After recently engaging in a 16-hour road trip with my family, including two children under the age of 10, the topic of parenting has been at the forefront of my mind. I wanted to take this opportunity to share some thoughts on mindfulness and attitude that can help...
by Peter Lucas | Jul 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
In many cultures therapy is not considered a viable or effective option as a means of dealing with maladaptive behaviors. In many cultures it is considered ridiculous if not absurd to seek to solve mental issues through therapy. In these cultures, the consensus is...
by Jazzmin | Jun 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Roe v. Wade. Everyone is saying it everywhere these days. Some people are happy, and a lot of people are angry. Really, really angry. By simply reading the latest headlines, one can easily form an opinion and dive into heated discussions with friends and family about...
by Ellen Spiese | Jun 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Children According to the US Department of Health and Human services two thirds of American children experience a traumatic event by the age of 16. These traumatic events include but aren’t limited to: Psychological,...
by holly houston | Jun 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Racial Discrimination According to the American Psychological Association (2019), racial discrimination is the unfair or prejudicial treatment of people based on physical characteristics such as skin color and hair texture. Discrimination can occur due to one’s...
by sesparza@anxiety-stresscenter.com | May 31, 2022 | parenting
Summer use to be a time for children to be carefree, or at least for the lucky ones. A lot has changed, in what feels like a blink of an eye. From barely treading water from the effects of the pandemic, children are now trying to make sense of what they hear from...
by holly houston | May 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Self-love is commonly fused or blended with self-care. Self-love is a state of appreciation for oneself that stems from actions that promote our physical, emotional, and spiritual growth. Self-love means having a high regard for your own well-being and happiness....
