Learned helplessness is a concept that has been around for some time. After working with many clients who exhibit depressive and or anxious symptoms, I…
Softening Your Inner Critic
As a therapist I often hear my clients describe having an ever-present, critical, nit-picking inner critic. They struggle with self-doubt and shame, unable to see…
But First, Coffee! Creating Morning Self-Care Routines
It’s still dark out. The bed is warm. The covers are comfy. The dog or cat is cuddled at your feet. You hit the snooze…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vitamin L
Being raised in a health conscious environment by parents who had an extensive background in nutrition and alternative medicine, I had the opportunity to learn…
Feelings are Hard
As a therapist I feel like I say, “What does that feel like for you?” at least 100 times per day. Usually the response is…
Nurturing Courage in Children
A few months ago, my youngest son surprised me with a decision to run for a student council position in his elementary school. If you…
The Four Horsemen in Couples: Stopping the Apocalypse
You might be familiar with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse from the New Testament that symbolize the evils to come at the end of…
