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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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How to Meditate in 8 Steps

October 26, 2025 2SC Staff
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Personal Growth

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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Personal Growth

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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5 Reasons Why You Are Failing College

August 31, 2025 2SC Staff
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How Life Skills Therapy Helps Young Adults Grow Confidence

August 20, 2025 2SC Staff
Life Skills Therapy Adulting. It’s one of those words that captures the mix of responsibility, independence, and “figuring things out” that comes with becoming an adult. For some people, the transition into adulthood feels exciting […]
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7 Steps to a Great Morning and a Fantastic Day!

August 10, 2025 2SC Staff

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