by Lauren White | Jan 23, 2023 | Orland park il counselor, Perfectionism
Fear of failure can get internalized and bind individuals to deep anxiety and despair. High-achieving people have a particularly hard time muting their self-critic. Inner critic refers to an inner voice that judges, criticizes, or demeans a person whether or not the...
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 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 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...
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 | Nov 16, 2010 | Orland park il counselor, Uncategorized
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