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Situational Depression vs. Clinical Depression

June 1, 2026 2SC Staff

By Alexandra DeWoskin, LCSW | 2nd Story Counseling, Chicago You’ve been feeling low for weeks. Getting out of bed is harder than it should be. Things that used to feel enjoyable don’t interest you much […]

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How Positive Psychology Helps To Rewire Your Brain

May 23, 2026 2SC Staff

Most of us grew up hearing some version of the idea that our personalities are fixed — that we’re either optimists or pessimists, worriers or easy-going, and there’s not much we can do about it. […]

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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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Personal Growth

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 […]