“I’m Sorry, But…”
By Krystal Glassman, LPC “I’m sorry, but…” These three words…well, I hear them way too often in my work as a couples counselor. While…
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Want to be a better parent? Go play tennis.
By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC If there’s one demographic group I most feel for right now, it’s parents of young children: stay-at-home moms, as well…
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Learned Helplessness
By Krystal Glassman, LPC Learned helplessness is a concept that has been around for some time. After working with many clients who exhibit depressive and…
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Softening Your Inner Critic
By Kelsey Miller, LPC As a therapist I often hear my clients describe having an ever-present, critical, nit-picking inner critic. They struggle with self-doubt and…
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But First, Coffee! Creating Morning Self-Care Routines
By Sarah Ligon, LCSW It’s still dark out. The bed is warm. The covers are comfy. The dog or cat is cuddled at your feet.…
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Have You Examined Your Life “Job Description”?
“We think our job as humans is to avoid pain, our job as parents is to protect our children from pain, and our job as…
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Life Counseling Institute Has Opened a New Location in Park Ridge Illinois
Life Counseling Institute has opened a new location in Park Ridge Illinois as of February 17, 2020. Located at 444 N. Northwest Highway, the new…
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What is EFT, and Why Should Couples See an EFT Therapist for Couples Counseling?
EFT, or emotionally focused therapy, is a short-term, structured approach to couple’s therapy that primarily focuses on adult attachment and bonding. EFT was developed and…
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Is It Time for a Social Media Break?
For most people, myself included, social media is a huge part of our everyday lives. It connects us to friends and family, keeps us informed…
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Why I Love My Messy House
As I sit here entering deeper into the black hole of Instagram, scrolling through pictures of people who I don’t even remember, I find myself…
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Feelings are Hard
By Felicity Dineen, LCPC As a therapist I feel like I say, “What does that feel like for you?” at least 100 times per day.…
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