Transitions
Mindfulness: How it’s Not Meditation
What is Mindfulness? What is mindfulness and how can it help? Mindfulness is a concept that is oftentimes misunderstood and confused with meditation. Meditation is mindfulness, but not all mindfulness is meditation. The idea of mindfulness has existed almost as long as humanity itself. It is a concept widely accepted in many cultures around the…
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Navigating Family Arguments
Let’s face it, family arguments can be ugly and non-productive. Many disagreements end in frustration and anger, and nothing is resolved. However, there are effective ways to work through these conflicts and improve relationships, even with your teen! Here are some tips: Set clear Boundaries Each parent brings their own culture, norms and values to…
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Managing New Job Stress
Starting a new job can be exciting, but also may cause some stress and anxiety. This is natural. It can be difficult transitioning from a familiar place and co-workers you may have bonded with. You may be uncertain of whether you will click with your new co-workers or perform to your supervisor’s expectations. Navigating these…
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Understanding Negative Emotions
(9/30/22) As therapists, we encourage positive self-talk We encourage doing things that make you happy, and becoming your most authentic self. While all of these things are wonderful, we also need to address the other side of things; Negative emotions happen even when we are doing well in our mental health journey. When we are…
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Is there a new normal yet?
(6/15/22) At the beginning of the pandemic life as we knew it abruptly changed, with little time to mentally prepare for those changes. Anytime there is change, it creates a new opportunity to define what “normal,” is for us. Many believe grief is only related to a person we care about who has passed away,…
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A Beginners Guide to Radical Acceptance
(March 21, 2022) You are awake and it’s 2:03 in the morning. Your alarm is set to go off at 6 am. You say to yourself “ok, if I fall asleep right NOW I can get 3 hours and 57 minutes of sleep” How do you feel? Anxious? Stressed about the following day? Not a…
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Online vs. Traditional Therapy
(January 5, 2022) Online vs Traditional Therapy If you are a consumer of media, you are likely familiar with online therapy platforms. At first glance, there does not seem to be a downside. What are the benefits and drawbacks to traditional therapy? What can traditional therapy do, that online therapy cannot? Let’s break down some…
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Delta Disappointment
(August 30, 2022) Just a few short months ago, COVID 19 seemed to be all but a thing of the past. Mask mandates were being lifted for those who were fully vaccinated, get togethers were resuming in safe ways, hospitals weren’t overwhelmed with COVID 19 patients, and overall COVID 19 numbers were dropping. Then came…
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Academic Burnout
(August 4, 2021) Whether you’ve experienced it personally or not, the mention of burnout usually brings out a sense of dread. Those who have yet to start their careers may be less familiar with the concept or feeling, even if they recognize the term. Burnout is classically considered an occupational phenomenon by the World Health…
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In Person Learning After Covid-19
(July 14, 2021) In just about one month, most local schools will be kicking off the start of the 2021/2022 school year. With lower positivity rates and a significant portion of the population being vaccinated, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is encouraging all schools to return to in-person learning if at all possible. …
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