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Learn Better Sleep Habits For An Improved Lifestyle
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one third of Americans don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis. Our bodies require appropriate rest in order to function at our highest capacity. But technology, stress and poor habits work against us. Many times we can’t sleep because our minds are busy processing the events of the day. [...]
Thanksgiving: So Much More Than Feasting
The holidays are upon us once again. All too soon the snow will fly, the Christmas rush will engulf us and a new year will begin. First in the order of things is Thanksgiving, a holiday full of food, family, friends and football. But most importantly, it is a time to sit down together to give thanks to the Lord for what He has already given us. Each person has [...]
Our Therapists’ Favorite Self-Care Reminders
https://youtu.be/ABnIh6U6rTQ Life gets overwhelming from time to time. In those moments, it’s good to breathe deep, give yourself a break and remember how important self-care is. The therapists at Stenzel Clinical wrote down some of their favorite self-care reminders, and we filmed the results. Need a professional to talk to? Talk to us anytime. We’d love to work with you at any of our four Chicagoland locations, or even [...]
When to Give Grace (and When to Speak Truth) to a Depressed Loved One
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Living with depression is incredibly overwhelming. Despite the fact that over 16 million Americans suffer from it, it can be a dangerously solitary condition. Source: Major Depression Among Adults The key is to give someone who’s depressed small, measurable goals. Anything beyond that has the potential to completely shut them down. Professionally, on top of regular psychotherapy, we often refer depressed [...]
Take More Mental Health Days
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor In June 2017, a woman emailed her office and said she was taking a couple days to focus on her mental health. The CEO was so understanding and encouraging in his email response that it immediately went viral. Our culture rewards relentless work ethic at the expense of mental health and self care. But as you might know, God made a famous [...]
What To Expect When Your Child Goes To Therapy
https://youtu.be/Lyh344dVNO0 If you think your child might need a therapist, you may have hesitated in the past because you weren’t sure exactly what to expect. So we wanted to create a video that takes a look at what parents (and kids) can expect from their sessions. Working with kids looks a lot different than working with adults. If your child begins therapy, it’s safe to expect an adjustment period. [...]