by Vashonte James | Apr 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
1. Be empathetic and nonjudgmental 2. Respect Personal Space 3. Use Nonthreatening Nonverbals 4. Avoid Overreacting 5. Focus on Feelings 6. Ignore Challenging Questions 7. Set Limits 8. Choose Wisely What You Insist Upon 9. Allow Silence for Reflection 10. Allow time...
by Ellen Spiese | Mar 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
The pandemic has taken a large toll on mental health of individuals across the nation. One demographic of individuals that have seen one of the most significant impacts of the pandemic is the perinatal and postnatal population. According to a study in the...
by holly houston | Mar 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Climate change can have a significant impact on mental health. One of the primary reactions to climate change is eco-anxiety or the anxiety associated with climate change and global warming. Many people, especially young people, think that government leaders are not...
by sesparza@anxiety-stresscenter.com | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
We turn on the news and hear the announcements that summer festivals will be reinstated in full force and that mask mandates are easing; before we can decide how we feel about this news, the gut punching images of men and women waving goodbye to their children so that...
by holly houston | Feb 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
In the spirit of Valentine’s day some reminders to practice self-care. In the broadest sense self-care is about looking after your physical, emotional, and mental health. It is what we do to protect, maintain and improve our well-being. Self-care is not indulgent or...
by Peter Lucas | Feb 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
As a result of the pandemic hundreds of thousands of lives have been lost. Many of us have experienced personal loss firsthand. In addition, many of us have experienced multiple losses. This discussion attempts to address some of complications and issues that arise as...
by ann hogan | Feb 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Often clients appear in session reporting stress from daily life activities including home and family duties, interpersonal relationship problems, work related stress and stress from the lifestyle changes currently experienced with public interactions. Some clients...
by Rachel Sahtout | Jan 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
Day in and day out we will encounter all sorts of stimuli, including our own thoughts and beliefs, the opinions or feelings of others, and specific occurrences and situations. When we are operating in auto-pilot mode we tend to pick these things up. We carry them...
by beth leach | Jan 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Working from home with kids can be increasing challenging. Changes due to COVID-19 find many homebound working parents and their children facing many challenges that one could not have imagined a few years ago. Meeting the job responsibilities with your...
by Lauren White | Jan 10, 2022 | Orland park il counselor
Most of us enter a new year with a commitment and determination to make overall improvements that lead to enhanced well-being. Recently, I viewed a Ted Talk featuring Saundra Dalton-Smith MD. Dr. Dalton-Smith provided a guide on how individuals can correct the...
