mental health
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 to wait the 90 days after infection to safely get my shot. Getting my shot at the United Center surprised me in…
Read MoreBy 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 the damages to returning aircraft (not all aircraft made it back) and recommending ways to minimize damage to departing aircraft by adding…
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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 can be prevented or alleviated by assertive communication. When we do not ask for what we need from our partner, our needs…
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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, too many of us hold in our emotions, moving through life like a volcano about to explode. To make matters worse, keeping…
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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 of this two-part blog series shared the first three and here are the last six! The sooner you get treatment, the better…
Read MoreBy: 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 a favor and get into the habit of taking everything with a grain of salt. Take things one day at a time,…
Read MoreSteven Losardo, AMFT If you are someone who has had to transition from working in an office environment to working at home during the pandemic, it is likely that many changes have altered your routine. Mindful Magazine (2020) notes, one effect of switching to remote work is the loss of a social environment, which has impacted mental health for many people. The pandemic has been a source of depression and anxiety for remote workers, which is why…
Read MoreMary-Lauren O’Crowley, NCC, LPC We all have battles within ourselves that we must face. Some may be due to past mistakes, while some may not be our fault or caused by anything which we have done. One such battle which we have practically no hand in causing is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), a mental illness which can interfere severely with our personal, work and social life. Although we may not have caused this on ourselves, there is…
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It’s hard to believe, but the one-year mark of when we went into a global lockdown is quickly approaching. While entering year two doesn’t exactly carry the excitement of New Year’s Eve, it does provide a time for reflection both on the past year and what we hope for in the year to come. Take a moment to ask yourself how you’re doing. Most of us, I believe, will say we’re surviving, we’re managing, we’re keeping our…
Read MoreMary-Lauren O’Crowley NCC, LPC The pandemic brought with it a lot of disruptions. Aside from limiting physical interaction, it also altered in-office jobs, causing most companies to adapt to remote working. The interruption has been emotionally draining, interfering greatly with concentration, motivation, and production. The covid season has introduced new struggles. While you may not be rushing to beat traffic, you may find that you are instead grappling with laziness, as sleep, entertainment, and domestic…
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