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Forty-nine percent of Americans are planning to do nothing for Valentine’s Day this year. In fact, as a population our love for Valentine’s Day is statistically declining more and more each year. Reasons to fall out of love with Valentine’s Day are varied. Here are...

Happy Thanksgiving! November is one of my favorite fall months because it’s National Gratitude Month! Each year the month of November is dedicated to practicing Gratitude and recognizing gratitude. So, what is gratitude? Gratitude is an active process of acknowledging...

Heading back to school this fall I am getting to watch my son learn to write this year.  He is very entertainingly learning to spell. (He recently wrote a note to his friend “Will-Yum” and a label for his “swim-soots” drawer.)   But it has also been fascinating to see...

Take a Deep Breath   Deep breathing (aka belly breathing, diaphragmatic breathing) is now well-known for its beneficial impact on symptoms of stress. There is a mountain of scientific evidence to suggest that taking deep, intentional breaths that manipulate the...

The Value of Nature  Seasons in Illinois are distinct and each offer space for something new – summer sun, falling leaves, snow days, and spring showers.  The seasons can have a significant impact on our mood and ability to cope and care for ourselves.  Some of us may...

“Should I be taking medications to help me feel better?”  Our therapists and psychiatrists hear this question often.  The short answer I give is (as with everything) it depends. Even the idea of discussing psychiatric medications makes many people anxious.  So, before...