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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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7 Celebrities with OCD You May Not Know About!

November 8, 2025 2SC Staff
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How to Write a Journal: 7 Practical Tips

November 2, 2025 2SC Staff
Journal Writing Made Easy A common question that comes up in therapy is how to write a journal?  While the process of journal writing may seem intuitive, there really is way to go about recording […]
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Focus on the Therapist: Greg Harms

October 28, 2025 2SC Staff
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How to Meditate in 8 Steps

October 26, 2025 2SC Staff
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What Is Jungian Psychotherapy?

October 25, 2025 2SC Staff
Jungian Psychotherapy – A Closer Look When people think of therapy, they often imagine talking about stress, relationships, or past experiences. But there’s a deeper kind of therapy that focuses not only on reducing symptoms, […]
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7 Ways Radical Acceptance Creates Self-Love

October 19, 2025 2SC Staff
Radical Acceptance: A Chicago Therapist’s Perspective You may have heard about radical acceptance but what does it mean? Well, you are about to find out. In the realm of mental well-being, self-love stands as a […]
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Imposter Syndrome: A Closer Look

October 1, 2025 2SC Staff
Got Imposter Syndrome? By: Alexandra DeWoskin, LCSW Do you ever find yourself cruising along in your life and career, when all of a sudden, out of nowhere, you begin questioning your legitimacy and expertise.  You […]
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Coping with Loneliness In a Big City

September 20, 2025 2SC Staff
Coping with Loneliness Living in a city as big and bustling as Chicago can be exciting. There are endless restaurants to try, concerts to catch, and neighborhoods to explore. But here’s the surprising truth: even […]

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