The Add One Thing Approach: Why Small Steps Beat New Year’s Resolutions

January 11, 2026 2SC Staff

By: Alexandra DeWoskin, LCSW I’ve tackled how to start the New Year in a couple of blogs throughout the years. In 2019, I reframed New Year’s Resolutions to New Year’s Goals. And in 2023, I […]

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Healing After Loss: 5 Ways Grief Counseling Can Support Your Journey

January 7, 2026 2SC Staff

For many people—especially men—grief is something you’re expected to carry quietly. You keep showing up to work. You take care of responsibilities. You tell yourself you’ll deal with it later. On the outside, things may […]

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7 Free Ways to Boost Your Mental Wellness in Boystown & Lakeview East

January 1, 2026 2SC Staff

Living in the heart of Lakeview East means being surrounded by vibrant energy, 24/7 activity, and the iconic Halsted Street corridor. But as any local knows, the high-octane pace of the North Side can sometimes […]

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What To Expect When You’re Grieving

December 17, 2025 2SC Staff

Grief has a way of arriving unannounced and rewriting the rules of daily life. One day you’re functioning, keeping things together, and the next you’re undone by a song on the radio, a familiar street […]

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7 Powerful Ways to Beat The Winter Blues in Chicago

December 15, 2025 2SC Staff

Let’s be honest: Chicago winters are no joke. When the temperature drops below zero, the wind whips off Lake Michigan like frozen daggers, and the sun sets at 4:30 PM, even the most optimistic Chicagoans […]