by Holly Houston, PhD | May 16, 2026 | Mental Well-being
Summer is often associated with vacations, sunshine, and outdoor adventures, but it also offers something even more valuable: an opportunity to improve mental health through time spent in nature. Whether it is hiking through a forest, swimming in a lake, gardening in...
by Rachel Sahtout, LCSW | Apr 5, 2026 | Anxiety, Mental Health, Mental Well-being, stress
Using Butterfly Tapping to Calm Your Nervous System If you have ever felt overwhelmed, anxious, or flooded with emotion, you probably noticed how fast your body responds. Your heart might beat faster, your thoughts race, and it can feel tough to get back in control....
by Charisma Mabry, LCSW | Apr 3, 2026 | Mental Well-being
The power of words can influence you to feel empathetic, uplifted or ready to shimmy your shoulders. Music motivates, inspires, & delivers a clear message if you are open to receive it. It can trigger a range of emotions within certain individuals whether negative...
by Ellen Spiese, LMFT | Mar 24, 2026 | attachment, Couples therapy, Homewood IL therapist, Mental Health, Mental Well-being, Orland park il counselor, Therapy
Understanding Attachment Theory: How Early Bonds Shape Our Lives Attachment theory is one of the most powerful frameworks we have for understanding how relationships influence our emotional world. First developed by psychologist John Bowlby, the theory explains how...
by Danielle Kowach, LCSW | Feb 25, 2026 | Mental Well-being, Therapy
Boundaries Are Self-Care: Why Protecting Your Peace Isn’t Selfish When people hear the words self-care, they often picture spa days or a quiet cup of coffee. While those things can be restorative, true self care goes much deeper. Real self care is consistent decisions...
by Ann Hogan, LCPC | Feb 9, 2026 | Healthy Habits, Homewood IL therapist, Mental Health, Mental Well-being, Orland park il counselor, stress
Self-care is a term many people hear often, but few feel confident defining. For some, it brings to mind bubble baths or taking a day off. While those activities can be enjoyable, self-care in mental health is much broader and more meaningful. It refers to the...
