5 Ways to Beat Seasonal Affective Disorder

January 13, 2016 2SC Staff

Seasonal Affective Disorder … Winter Depression By: Greg Harms, MS, LCPC, CADC, NCC Do you live in Chicago and wonder sometimes if you have Seasonal Affective Disorder? If so, you would not be alone. Many of […]

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Pet Loss Grief : 5 Steps for Coping When Your Dog or Cat Dies

November 3, 2015 2SC Staff

Coping with Pet Loss By Bill Farrand, MA, LCPC “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” – Anatole France Life events seem to run in cycles, although the pace and […]

How to Deal with Depression Tips By: Daniel R. Sullivan My memories of Papa are often so dissimilar that at times it feels like I am talking about two very different people – like its […]

Humor Therapy in 7 Fun Steps

April 20, 2015 2SC Staff

Humor Therapy Revealed By: Greg Harms and Tyler Fortman Humor therapy is a 25-cent term used to describe a therapeutic approach whereby an individual purposely embraces “the funny” in life. Many of our therapists encourage […]

How to Write a Sympathy Message: 3 Things to Consider

April 17, 2015 2SC Staff

How Do I Write a Sympathy Message? By: 2SC Staff Do you need to write a sympathy message in a card? Many people search the Internet for insight on this topic. Let’s face it – […]

How to Control Anger: 12 Tips for Staying Calm

April 1, 2015 2SC Staff

Control Anger How to control anger is a question that frequently comes up during counseling sessions for clients who visit our Chicago offices. In fact, it’s one of the top reasons people seek out therapy. […]