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Personal Growth

Personal growth articles from the therapists at 2nd Story Counseling. Explore topics such as self-esteem, confidence, motivation, resilience, life transitions, personal development, finding purpose, and creating meaningful change in your life.

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Healing Attachment Wounds: Relational Therapy Approaches

May 1, 2026 2SC Staff
Attachment wounds—the emotional injuries that develop when early caregiving relationships fail to provide safety, attunement, or consistency—shape how we connect with others throughout our lives. These wounds don’t simply fade with time or willpower. They […]
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7 Better Ways to Start Your Morning!

April 4, 2026 2SC Staff
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Holistic Approaches To Addiction Treatment

March 21, 2026 2SC Staff
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Can Career Counseling Help Me Land a Job?

March 1, 2026 2SC Staff
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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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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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8 Ways Gaslighting Can Backfire In Business

December 12, 2025 2SC Staff
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5 Things Supervisors Should Never Say To Employees

December 12, 2025 2SC Staff

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