Blog posts appearing here will focus on therapy and counseling related topics in Chicago.
By: Alexandra DeWoskin, LCSW “When life gets tough, the tough get going.” So they say… Consider that 75 percent of all people experience some form of trauma in life, and about 20 percent of all […]
By: Bill Farrand, MA, LCPC Anyone who has lived in New York City as an adult prior to moving to Chicago (or any other less densely populated city) will immediately experience a mild form of […]
By: Daniel Sullivan It’s almost that time of year in Chicago – Spring And with this season comes a moment of change. After all, there’s lots of work to do. Windows need to be cleaned, […]
By: Dr. Tyler Fortman Chicago can be a tough place to survive, succeed, and thrive professionally. It’s not only the third largest city in the country, it’s also home to companies like Boeing, United Airlines, […]
Male Friendships By: Bill Farrand, MA, LCPC While the 21st century may not quite yet be time to lament the demise of the once- venerable institution of “Buddyhood,” the latest research clearly does not bode […]
The Importance of Knowing About Mind Body Connections By: Alexandra DeWoskin Anxiety, alienation, hopelessness, depression, anger, fear, love, serenity, and optimism are not just feelings. All are physiological states that affect our health just as […]
Narcissist Self-Assessment Bill Farrand, LCPC “Am I a narcissist?” That’s a question that often comes up during individual counseling sessions. In a world in which it often seems as if we’re surrounded by more narcissists […]
Mental Health While Out of Work By Costa Provis Being out of work can be one of the greatest sources of stress a person has to deal with in life. The uncertainty and worry can […]
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