Can We Learn How to Love Better?
Written by Kara Thompson, Licensed Social Worker So here’s the deal… Love is complicated. You may be facing this truth every day in your relationships with your partner, a family member, or maybe even within yourself. Have you ever paused and reflected on this question: “How did we learn how to love?” For many of…
Read MoreHow Can I Meditate When I’m Busy?
Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Certified Meditation is one of the most popular methods to improve emotional health. Yet, what if you don’t you have the time to meditate? In that case, you need meditations that are fast and simple: meditations that can be done anywhere – not just at home or in a quiet…
Read MoreWhy Getting the COVID Vaccine Is Really Emotional
Megan Mulroy, LPC Why Getting the COVID Vaccine Is Really Emotional: From My Perspective Last week, I headed to the United Center to get my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. I had spent what felt like forever waiting for my turn to get vaccinated, and since I had COVID fairly recently, I had…
Read MoreWhy Am I So Bored?
By Eric Dean JD, MBA, MA, MA, LPC, CADC Since the beginning of the pandemic, one of the most common concerns I hear from my clients is that they feel bored. I think we have all felt bored at some point in our lives, but what is boredom exactly? In this post I will describe…
Read MoreWhat Is the Survivorship Bias and Why Should I Care?
By Eric Dean JD, MBA, MA, MA, LPC, CADC I am going to share with you a story about a brilliant mathematician named Abraham Wald. During World War II, Wald was employed at the Statistical Research Group (SRG) at Columbia University where he helped the United States develop wartime strategy. Wald was tasked with assessing…
Read MoreWhat is the Best Way to Ask for What I Need In My Relationships?
By Eric Dean JD, MBA, MA, MA, LPC, CADC Many couples struggle to communicate assertively, directly, and honestly about their needs which leads to mind-reading and making inaccurate assumptions about their partner’s thoughts and feelings. When couples act upon inaccurate assumptions, it creates misunderstandings and confusion in the relationship. The good news is that this…
Read MoreWhat is Self-Care Really?
By Eric Dean JD, MBA, MA, MA, LPC, CADC You have probably heard the term “self-care” at least a million times. It has become a ubiquitous topic of conversation since the beginning of the pandemic. I could write 20 blog posts on it and still only scratch the surface. So, to begin, in this post…
Read MoreWhat Can We Do When Things Feel Like They’re Too Much?
When we’re under high levels of stress and everything feels emotionally exhausting, it feels if we let out one emotion, acknowledge one feeling, we may simply crumble into a million pieces. As a result, many of us hold in our emotions to protect ourselves and others from becoming completely flooded with feelings. Whatever the reason,…
Read More9 Things Every Woman Should Know About Mental Health During Pregnancy, Part 2
By: Bridgette W. Gottwald, LPC, NCC What Are 9 Things Every Woman Should Know About Mental Health During Pregnancy? Part II Did you know that a recent study found that postpartum depression often begins before a woman gives birth? Here are some things that soon-to-be mothers should know about mental health during pregnancy. Part one…
Read More9 Things Every Woman Should Know About Mental Health During Pregnancy, Part 1
By: Bridgette W. Gottwald, LPC, NCC So, you got a positive pregnancy test and you are realizing that your entire life is changing hugely. First of all, congratulations! People will be thrilled to share their own experiences with you, as well as all of their opinions (some of which you may not want.) Do yourself…
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