by beth leach | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
When Consistency Is Not Productive 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...
by Holly Houston, PhD | 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, LCPC | Feb 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Personal Loss – How Do I Emerge as a Functional Being 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...
by Ann Hogan, LCPC | 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, LCSW | 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, LCPC | 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 Jazzmin Villanueva, PsyD | Dec 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
The holidays can be a somber time for many as it reminds us of those who have died. It’s usually the small things that hit the hardest. A song that plays on the radio. Cravings for that special holiday dish. Certain smells. Empty chairs. We can be surrounded by...
by Bill Knor, LCPC | Nov 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
For a great many people, the falling leaves and cooler temperatures are a sure sign that the holidays are on the way. This time of year can be marked by a great deal of stress and depression for a great many people, no matter which holidays you celebrate. Whether...
by Ellen Spiese, LMFT | Nov 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
Teaching children bodily autonomy and consent is an important step in keeping them safe now and in the future. Teaching children that they are in charge of their bodies and who touches them can significantly help to lower chances of abuse. While this sounds good, it...
