November’s a funny month. Seems there’s always an election coming up when November is on its way. And thanks to the fact that we live in a democracy, that month can be stressful, sometimes even dreadful. But rest assured, there are some easy things you can do to take care of yourself during election season...
October is a scary month! There are frightening Halloween ghosts, spiders, skeletons, and zombies all around you! In the news, there is an onslaught of very real and very scary events as well as political turmoil. During difficult times, it’s normal to experience anything from feeling nothing to feeling intense rage and fear. Recently at...
Last month, Caroline Guhde, LCSW shared her knowledge and practice of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. This month, Caroline provides tips and exercises that we can utilize to begin cultivating mind-body awareness and healing after a traumatic event. When we create a safe space & cultivate mindful awareness we can hold the memory of what happened with our present moment experience. ...
March in Chicago brings Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations, and the promise of baseball home openers. The city starts to look ahead to summer street festivals, and days spent by the lake. For many people, its also a time of heavy drinking. The spring brings an opportunity to experience a feeling of renewal and being mindful...
by Dr. Bianka Hardin During the holidays, it can be so busy that we can go into automatic pilot and forget about self-care and the true meaning of the holidays. Here are a few tips to help you stay focused and practice good self-care. Be Intentional During the holidays, it’s easy to get caught up...
by Dana Thomas, Ed.S, CPDCE, CPDPE Let’s face it, parenting is hard. Kids can be very challenging and we, as parents, don’t always make the best parenting choices. Think, for a moment, about a regularly stressful time in your house. Is it bedtime? Trying to get out the door to school or work on time?...
by Dr. Bianka Hardin When initiating a conversation, it is common for people to comment on how busy they are when I ask them how they are doing. I have to admit, I am guilty of feeling so busy and overwhelmed and telling everyone about it as if I were competing in a competition on who...
by Jennifer Gibson, Psy. D. Although the holidays are a time for celebration and connection with the ones we love, they can also be a time of increased stress. It is important to be mindful of our stress levels and the potential for adding to existing stress, so that we can makes sure to truly enjoy...
by Bianka Hardin Fall in Chicago brings many transitions. Kids go back to school, while parents adjust to homework and changing schedules. The Bears are back on the field, and we embrace fall without thinking about winter snows (just yet). Change –even good change– can result in unexpected stress for parents and children. The good...