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Cultural humility is a concept that has become increasingly important in the field of mental health in recent years. It refers to a mindset and approach to care that involves acknowledging and respecting the diverse cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and values of patients, and recognizing that one's own cultural perspective may not always align with those of others. In mental health practice, cult...

Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their own accomplishments and feels like a fraud, even in the face of evidence to the contrary. It is a common phenomenon, affecting people from all walks of life, and can have a significant impact on one's self-esteem, mental health, and professional development.

The term "imposter syndrome" was first coined in the 1970s...

Postpartum psychosis (PPP) is a rare but serious mental health condition that can occur in new mothers within the first few weeks after giving birth. Symptoms of PPP can include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, and severe mood swings. Treatment for PPP typically involves a combination of medication, therapy, and support from mental health professionals and family members.

One of...

Caring for a loved one can be a rewarding experience, but it can also be incredibly stressful. Caregiving stress can manifest in many ways, including feelings of isolation, anxiety, depression, and physical exhaustion. Fortunately, there are strategies you can use to cope with caregiving stress and take care of your own well-being while still providing the best possible care for your loved one....

So many times during therapy people want to learn how to feel better and more motivated in their lives.  Often they report feeling adrift and that they are sometimes unable to anticipate what might happen from one day to the next in their lives.  
What Army recruits and ants know that the discipline of daily living can help improve your mental health in very significant ways. I suggest starting ...

You don’t know when it it happened and likely it was not all at once.  Gradually and subtly stress and depression has built up in your life.  Draining you of energy and optimism.  It’s decreased your interest in activities that used to excite you.  Some people close to you have noticed.  You wanted to get off this treadmill and feel more like yourself again.  But, how? Research into stress and ...

You may be familiar with the story.  You drag through the day on five or six hours of sleep while praying for the day to end with your chance to jump back in bed.  When you have shut down for the day and prepped for the next, you are finally ready to tuck yourself in.  As you pull up your covers and adjust your position you already have that sinking feeling..” I’m not going to be able to sleep ...

As the new year approaches, there are some scientifically compelling reasons not to make resolutions for 2018. From most behavioral researchers, we have gleaned that change is usually incremental and portions.  So when you decide to lose ten pounds, pack your lunch for work everyday, got to the gym more and start volunteering- you are gearing yourself up for a cycle of failure.

Some people can m...

During this time of merriment and celebration, many people have a very difficult time with grief at the holidays. For many families they may be experiencing the first holiday season without a loved one. It is natural and normal not to feel like celebrating at all.  Memories of a loved one during holidays past are nostalgic at best and initially can feel extremely overwhelming. It is helpful to ...

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"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter" Dr King


We are at the most critical juncture of our modern day political saga.  The primaries for the next US President have turned into a debacle before our very eyes.  It is not the practice of myself as a therapist to mix political opinion with my professional work, however I believe that it is now unethical if I d...

Your brain deserves good food. Although it constitutes only 2 percent of your total body weight, your brain uses 25 percent of the glucose (sugar) coursing through your entire body; if there's not enough glucose available, it goes into a state of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), with symptoms of light-headedness, confusion, slow mental functioning, and lack of consciousness. Just like the heart,...

While it may not be a formal medical diagnosis, it is a well-accepted fact that there is a direct correlation between organization and our mental well-being.  How much effect does clutter have on our lives? The answer is, "a profound effect!"  Clutter significantly affects our mental, physical and spiritual health.  Not to mention; low energy levels, bad moods, poor decision making, pessimism &...

Eve Brownstone, LCPC, expressive arts therapist and certified psychodramatist has twenty-four years assisting clients in finding their own voice and exploring choices through enactment. Psychodrama has been called a "rehearsal for life". You may try something out in a safe and supportive environment (the psychodrama group) before you try it in the "real world.

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Joslyn Jelinek was interviewed by Northwestern University's Medill school about coping with the loss of a family pet.

"I think we really talk about how pets are part of our lives. We dress them up. We take them places. But we don't talk about how hard it is to go through the loss and the grieving. What you feel is what you feel, and that bond is very strong," Jelinek said. "I think we're fooling...

Joslyn Jelinek was interviewed about setting aside one hour a week to help Illinois military veterans and their families by means of the Give An Hour organization.

"There are changes in the family dynamic. There also may be changes in the veteran that everybody needs to process, and it's really rewarding to see how much they work together. Because of repeat deployments, many veterans don't get t...