Wellness related blog posts on topics ranging from mental to physical health.
By: Alexandra DeWoskin, LCSW Gratitude is a hot topic on the self-improvement scene. It’s not new. Philosophers have historically recognized the importance of gratitude as have religious and spiritual movements. Philosophers have suggested that gratitude […]
By: Marcelo Gonzales, LPC Ever just been treated unfairly just for being you? Maybe it was the color of your skin? Your sexuality? Both? These or similar mistreatments because of your identities, can result in […]
We often read or hear about motivational stories of survival. These stories feature people who seemed so strong as they faced the worst obstacles imaginable. Can you be as strong and ready as they are? […]
Thoughts and Seasonal Changes By: Costa Provis, LCPC, CPC As you begin preparing for the upcoming seasonal changes by getting your wardrobe, car and home ready, are you also considering your emotional readiness? Changes in […]
By: Alex DeWoskin The shorter days and colder weather of winter can make anyone feel down. The reduced light, warmth, and color of winter can leave you feeling melancholy, irritable, or tired. But if these […]
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, […]
Reduce Stress Chicago By: Deb Klecha There is no doubt that we live in a hectic and often stressful world. We have many—often competing—obligations. Everything has an associated start time, and, if you live in […]
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 […]
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