Where can mental illness stem from as it relates to the Black/African American community? “My mom and dad ‘beat’ me whenever I did something wrong and I came out just fine!”. “I lost many of my childhood friends to some act of violence, that I witnessed, but I made it out and I’m just fine!”.“This […]
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health
In recent news, the state of Illinois is under fire regarding the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) prolonging the stay of children, in their custody, in child psychiatric units past their stabilization period due to the lack of placement availability. The argument arising is, “how are these unnecessary extended stays in psychiatric units […]
Eating Disorders Explained
Eating disorders can be challenging to overcome because it is both a mental and physical illness. Eating disorders do not discriminate and can be experienced by anyone from any background. While some may believe eating disorders are only about whether we eat enough, there are many other ways disordered eating can present itself. The following […]
Turn off the Tech!
Technology is great, isn’t it? I think many of us would say that technology is a great thing. However, what happens when it becomes a problem? Along with the leaps and bounds of technology there have come a multitude of problems. We have now become an increasingly screen addicted society that relies on social media, […]
In The Moment
Mini-Moments of Self-Care: Part 1 It can be quite uncomfortable being stressed out all day. You spend every day struggling to be as productive as possible (for others, no doubt), draining every ounce of our “battery” to accomplish a myriad of daily duties, ending each night in exhaustion and frustration. You struggle to get the […]
A Time to Quit: When It is Time to Leave a Job
I am a big believer in the value of hard work. Having a job where we go every day and make a living is one of the biggest contributors to building up self-confidence and dignity overall. Having consistent work also brings about peace of mind in terms of financial prospects and allows us to […]
Creating Your Comeback
When you hear the word “comeback” what image comes to your mind? Is it a glorious success story after a long struggle, is it healing from a wound that you thought that you would never recover from, or is it you finally getting something that you’ve been waiting for years to get? I think a […]
What Therapists Want Their Clients to Know
Have you ever wondered what goes on in a therapist’s mind during a session? As a therapist, I have had so many clients over the years express uncertainty around what I will think of them, or they didn’t know what was and was not okay in therapy. Over the years, I have spoken to many […]
What is a Healthy Relationship and How do I get One?
One of the basic human emotions we experience in life from the time we are born until the day we pass on is love. We see love everywhere, love between a mother and child, siblings, friends, and romantic partners. Although love seems like a simple feeling that is expressed between people, it can become quite […]
What Role can Spirituality Play in my Life?
Spirituality has different meanings to different people. Some view spirituality as a way to connect to a higher power or something greater than themselves. Others view spirituality as a way to identify and fulfill purpose in life or find deeper meaning. No matter how you choose to experience spirituality, regular spiritual practice may be helpful […]
