Counseling Center
Erika Oller, MSW Summer is just around the corner. If that makes you pause and feel a little anxiety, you are not alone!! Maybe you are starting to hear some familiar (yet uncomfortable!) musings from friends, family and social media influencers. Does any of this sound familiar? “It’s almost May. I need to get my body bikini-ready.” “It was bulking…
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Clean up your Mind for New Growth, Dreams, JOY & POSITIVITY!! Spring it the perfect time to look around and clean up! We often look at our closets, garages, physical health — which are all great! But, in all that clean up, what we’re really searching for is that mental feeling of “ahhhhhhhhh…. that’s better!!” We all want to feel…
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“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” -Thich Nhat Hanh This week I got a smartphone, and the salesman at the AT&T store’s mouth dropped as I explained that I have lived for the last 2.5 years with a phone that can ONLY call and text. While…
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Where are you from? I grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and spent five years in Minnesota before finding my way to Chicago. I’d say I’m a true Midwesterner! What do you do for fun (hobbies, pets, adventures, etc.)? I like getting active through yoga, playing volleyball, and going on long walks to explore new areas of the city. I…
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It can be really hard to navigate anxiety when it’s happening with your child. Here are some quick tips to keep in mind. Encourage your child to utilize their coping skills. Practice them when they are in a calm state of mind, too! Ex: Before bed, before starting their day, etc. Practice makes perfect. Instead of forcing your child to…
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Meet, Lindsay Rowell!! Lindsay is currently accepting new clients, with daytime/evening/weekend availability and accepts BCBS, UnitedHealthCare, Humana, and Aetna!! Where are you from? I was born and raised in Greensboro, NC and now live in Old Town Chicago, IL. What do you do for fun (hobbies, pets, adventures, etc.)? For fun, I love to take my dog, Ziggy,…
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