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Reducing Negativity at Work
Madissyn Fredericks, Licensed Professional Counselor, Symmetry Counseling When you really think about it, you spend most of your days at work. You are there at least 8 hours per day, five days per week, for most of your adult life. With work being so present in our lives, it becomes clear how much workplace negativity…
Read More3 Myths About "Healthy" Relationships
We are constantly being bombarded with messages about love and relationships in our culture. Whether it’s on TV, the radio, a magazine, or social media, we are always hearing about dating, relationships, and marriage and what is “normal” and “healthy”. It can be difficult to weed through what is not only helpful, but also what…
Read MoreWhy Isn’t My Child Talking?
I will never forget the day my mom reached out to me and told me that my younger brother had talked to his teacher for the first time. I was so excited and continued to ask her questions of how it happened. For many, this might not seem like something that warrants excitement, but for…
Read More5 Situations to Implement Boundaries and Why It is Important
There are so many different aspects of your life where boundaries can be imperative to implement. These can be with a wide range of components including: your friends, family, significant other, profession, or even yourself. It is easy to fall into the trap of allowing other people to impose their boundaries on you. What is…
Read MoreRecognizing Emotional Abuse
Does your partner limit the people you can contact? Do they monitor your whereabouts, phone calls, texts, emails, or social media activity and become angry when you veer from their guidelines? Of the various forms of abuse that can take place within a relationship, emotional abuse can often be one of the most difficult to…
Read MoreConsidering Medication to Improve Your Mental Health? 6 Questions to Ask Your Doctor
Amanda Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Practitioner If you’re considering medication to improve your mental health, it’s vital to get comprehensive information from your doctor. Some people prefer to search the internet for medical information. In this case, that would be a mistake. The material you find online might not be accurate, and much of it might…
Read MoreIs My Significant Other an Introvert or an Extrovert, and Does It Matter?
Have you ever wondered if you are an introvert or an extrovert? If your significant other is an introvert or an extrovert? The extrovert/introvert scale is actually a spectrum as some people are a blend of both. One way to find out where you might fall on the spectrum is by taking the Myers Briggs…
Read MoreThe Basics of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
In this video blog, Shannon Duffy talks about the basic modules of dialectical behavioral therapy. Follow along for our video series in which our team of experienced therapists in Chicago explains different therapeutic concepts that you may find helpful. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to connect with one…
Read More7 Tips on How to Cope with a Breakup
Going through a breakup with your significant other is not the easiest life transition. It can be very challenging, sad, stressful, confusing, complicated, and anxiety provoking. Whether you are the one who initiated the breakup or the one who was doing the breaking up, it can be a hard mixture of emotions to navigate. While…
Read MoreTips To Regaining Trust From Your Partner
Madissyn Fredericks, Licensed Professional Counselor, Symmetry Counseling Trust, the feeling of safety within your relationship, is one of the most crucial components to a healthy relationship. Unfortunately, trust can easily be broken. Whether you were unfaithful, lied, or crossed a boundary in your romantic relationship, the trust your partner once had for you has been…
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