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Anxiety Coping Strategies Anxiety is a core emotion that manifests in a variety of ways, from physical sensations of hyperarousal and panic to spiraling thoughts of dread and doom. It’s an issue that many of […]
By: Alex DeWoskin, LCSW Many people deal with anxiety on a daily basis. But, with the new stress of COVID-19, our normal stressors and being pushed to the test. COVID -19 continues to push up […]
We, in Chicago, know the Coronavirus is dangerous. The death toll climbs daily and collective anxiety lingers. Yet, the coronavirus is wreaking havoc on our lives in other significant ways as well. Despite dancing […]
Compulsive Gambling – A Closer Look By: Adam Kessler, LPC Compulsive spending, though not categorized as a disorder by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, can still prove to be a major issue […]
Narcissism – A Closer Look By: Alex DeWoskin, LCSW Well, this blog is about narcissism…let’s start by saying, healthy narcissism is a good thing. It is an important and necessary quality to possess. Clinically speaking, […]
What to do when feeling dismissed With all the hustle and bustle of the city life in Chicago, it’s easily understandable to want to have some sort of relationship with others in the Windy City. […]
By: Costa Provis, LCPC, NBCCH, CPC Quick Self-Discipline Hacks Discipline does not have to be as elusive as you may think. Let me start by saying that simple does not necessarily mean easy, but by […]
By: Alex DeWoskin, LCSW Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” – Abraham Lincoln Do you tend to see the glass as half empty or half full? Your answer […]
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