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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. [...]
How To Live with Bipolar Disorder (From a Guy with Bipolar II)
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Bipolar disorder is classified by its high-to-low emotional swings. Emotional regulation is difficult and often impossible during manic and depressive episodes. But it’s not shameful to be bipolar, and it certainly doesn’t mean your life is over if you’re diagnosed. Personally, I have bipolar II. I live a good and happy life and know how to monitor myself when I need it. [...]
3 Surefire Ways To Overcome Intrusive Thoughts
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor You’re driving on a two-lane road when you suddenly think about veering into oncoming traffic. You’re waiting for a train and you imagine jumping in front of it. You’re holding a child you love when you suddenly picture doing something terrible. What IS that? And what is wrong with you? Those are intrusive thoughts, and nothing is wrong with you. They’re completely normal, but they can also be [...]