Counseling Chicago
While many of us believe a good morning routine is the key to having a good day, a morning routine isn’t the only thing that determines the day’s outcome. Evening routines are just as important to having a productive next day. Because we’re all moving less without our morning and evening commutes, walks to lunch, or going to the gym, our bodies and minds are negatively impacted. Between the loss of regular movement and human contact, the…
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By Eric Dean JD MBA MA MA LPC CADC My clients often tell me that they want to be successful in their careers. First, we nail down what success means to them and then figure out ways to make it happen. Oftentimes, it can be helpful to consider how other, once similarly situated people, achieved success. For example, if your goal is to make partner at a law firm by the time you are 33 years old,…
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Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC, EMDR Certified Therapist Life transitions are more common than you might realize. Examples of such transitions that might come to mind are common ones such as the following: Starting a new job/academic program. Losing or leaving a job. Making a career change. Graduating. Retirement. Empty nesting. Moving to a new home/relocating. …
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Gaslighting is a term that’s become increasingly well-known over the past couple of years. Individuals in positions of power, whether that be politicians or celebrities, are becoming examples of ways to identify and define gaslighting. I’ve found many of my clients have been able to spot gaslighting within their own lives after reading articles about significant figures in society demonstrating these characteristics. In a previous blog titled “Gaslighting: What it is and how to tell if it’s…
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Amanda Ann Gregory, LCPC Are there certain experiences that can commonly cause trauma responses in children? Yes, and we have identified the most common of these experiences, which are known as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). In 1995 and 1997, CDC-Kaiser-Permanente conducted a massive study to identify the most common experiences that can cause a child to suffer trauma in childhood and later in adulthood. These experiences- called “ACEs” – have helped adults better understand not only the…
Read MoreMary-Lauren O’Crowley, MA, NCC The notion that exercising can be relaxing is hard to grasp, but it is accurate. At first, you may have to tolerate it, but then as your physique improves and your mental capacities get the hang of it, it becomes pure bliss. A study established that exercising increases beta-endorphins in your blood. The presence of these neurochemicals causes psychological and physiological changes. One change echoed by many researchers is exercise-induced euphoria, which can…
Read MoreMelanie Lustbader, LPC Do you feel more stressed around the holidays? If the answer is yes, it may be from financial stress, family, loss, and added emphasis on food. According to Healthline.com, “Intuitive eating offers an empowering approach to holiday food choices for both your body and mind, resulting in more enjoyment, less guilt and better health” (Garone, 2020). Intuitive eating is when an individual becomes more aligned with their body’s natural hunger cues. Some individuals can…
Read MoreBy: Bridgette W. Gottwald, LPC, NCC “Everything that happens to us happens to our minds as well. Anything external has an imprint on everything internal.” To understand and comprehend what affects us on the outside, we must look inward. We all can’t go outside and do what we normally do, so it’s time to go inside. If You Can’t Go Outside, Go Inside: How Do I Make Use of My Time During the Pandemic? 2020 has…
Read MoreMatthew Cuddeback LCSW We have all been there, someone who we want to be a part of our lives is doing things is in way that is not healthy for us. They may not mean to be doing this problematic thing, or they may think they are in the right in how they are acting. However, whether it is intentionally problematic or not does not change the fact that you do not have to let them…
Read MoreMary-Lauren O’Crowley, MA, NCC You don’t need to look too far in today’s society to see people who are worn out, fatigued, and stressed. Chances are, you yourself have had some enjoyable times, but you have likely also known your own fair share of stress. It doesn’t take much to ask why many like yourself experience stress. The world is currently in a pandemic, unemployment is at an all-time high, balancing family life with career pursuits requires…
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