Recently I heard from a friend of mine the struggles she was having with her therapist. It made me realize how some of the most basic things I know as a therapist are not as readily known by the rest of the world. After the conversation with my friend, I got to work...
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Spring Cleaning Your Life
Spring gives such a positive push in motivation for making things fresh again. Use these guidelines for decluttering your personal life and make it much for functional for the life you want.
Divorce Support Group
Divorce Support Group offered by The Lighthouse Emotional Wellness Center, a counseling center located in Schaumburg, Illinois April 21, 2018 10:30am – 12:00pm Topics covered: Letting go of the hurt & anger Self-empowerment Co-parenting challenges...
Addiction Education and Support Group
Addiction Education and Support Group offered at The Lighthouse Emotional Wellness Center a counseling center located in Schaumburg, Illinois on Fridays at 6pm Facilitated by Edward Oriole, LCPC, CADC “We seek to identify and address that period of time when...
Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength
There seems to be a myth that asking for help is a sign of weakness, when in fact I have seen only strength
How to Make Easier Decisions during the Holidays: Deciphering between Activity Focus and Relationship Focus
The control is yours when you decide which experiences deserve your extra attention and which things just need to get done.
Creating Joyful Holidays: group starting November 29th
The Attitude of Gratitude
The Attitude of Gratitude To be grateful means to feel pleased with something, in fact the root of the word is “gratus” which means “pleasing.” But our instinct is to wait until we are pleased and then express gratitude, but what if we did this the other way around?...
Podcasts for Self-Improvement
I find that listening to podcasts is one of the most effective ways for me to learn from other people and experts all while continuing to keep up with my schedule. Whether you are a seasoned-podcast-listener or new to the whole concept, I have put together a few of my favorite podcasts for self-improvement.
Easing Back to School Anxiety for High School and College Students
Welcome back to school! It’s a perfect time for you to have a fresh start and strong motivation. To make sure worry and anxiety don’t get in the way of all you are about to take on this year, let’s review how to make the most of it.