by Samantha Brooks & Michelle Barichello The past two years have been a time of change, challenges, and transformation. As we’ve...
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Trauma and the Therapist’s Role in Healing
by Bianka Hardin, Psy. D. Over a decade ago, I was at a trauma conference and noticed and bought two...
Q&A with Aliza Solomon
Aliza Solomon just joined CTC in 2022, and we are glad to have her on board. As a professional, Aliza...
What is Dance/Movement Therapy?
What may come to mind first is jazz hands, choreographed moves, flowery pink tutus, and ballet slippers. But dance/movement therapy is...
Why Getting Back to Normal Can Be So Scary
After a year and a half of living under lockdown and social restrictions, people are clamoring to leave their homes...
5 Easy Ways to Make Your Mental Health a Priority
May is National Mental Health Awareness month. We all know the importance of healthy eating and exercise for a healthy...
Gratitude to the Rescue
Everyday we are bombarded on social media, news channels, and television with stories of community violence, mass shootings, sexual assault...
How An Emotional “Spring Cleaning” Can Improve Your Mental Health
Even though spring officially begins on March 20th, there’s no reason to wait to do some mental and emotional spring...
Hugs and Your Health by Dr. Gabi Granoff
At Centered Therapy Chicago we are dedicated to helping you and your loved ones find peace, longevity, and healing. In...
What Should We Do When Leaders Fail Us?
What do we do when someone we trust or look up to betrays our trust? What do we do when...
Unpacking our Healing Circle for Teachers
by Laura Brownstone, LCSW In 2020, I was lucky to facilitate my first Healing Circle for Teachers sessions, in which...
Create A New You
Think ahead. The clock has reached midnight on December 31st and you were faced with the always-challenging task of declaring...