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Toxic Positivity: It’s ok to not be ok
Toxic Positivity: It's ok to not be okA phrase I often tell my clients in the first few sessions is: “People don’t often come to therapy because they feel bad; they come to therapy because they feel bad about feeling bad.” In other words, if we could easily accept our...
Winter Blues: Winter Plans
Winter Blues: Winter PlansWinter is here and so are the Winter Blues for some. Winter is a difficult time of year for many with shorter days and colder temperatures. Many people feel extra fatigue, irritability, and trouble with motivation in the heart of winter....
Ways to Teach Your Kids About Giving During the Holidays
Ways to Teach Your Kids About Giving During the HolidaysAlong with all the wonderful festive elements of the holiday season, this time of year brings a unique opportunity to teach your children about the importance of generosity and giving. Learning that giving goes...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A Tribute to Our Veterans
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A Tribute to Our Veterans It is only fitting to be writing about PTSD, given that November 11 is Veteran’s Day, a time in which we celebrate the service of all U.S. military veterans. PTSD can occur after experiencing (or...
Mental Health Stigma: Myths and Facts
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY: October 10, 2021The first week of October is designated Mental Illness Awareness Week and October 10th marks World Mental Health Day! This gives us a great opportunity to challenge the existing stigma surrounding mental illness. Unlike many...
Summit walks for NAMI 2021
Teaming up for NAMI—and You! We did it! On August 8th, Summit Clinical Services participated in the NAMI DuPage’s annual 5K Run/Walk for the Mind, to help raise funds for the important programs of NAMI DuPage. Our group of 17, consisting of therapists,...
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