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Mental Health Myths: Barriers to a Happier You
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor There are many sources for mental health myths. In fact, we’re bombarded by them in ads, books, social media and pop culture. For the average person, these references do no real harm. But for people in need, they can be dangerous. They can keep them from seeking help when it’s required. Here are some examples. Pop Culture Remember, “Let it go!” [...]
Giving Is Not a One Way Street
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Giving is Not a One Way Street We all know at least one person in our life who is an Habitual Giver. They seem like a magnet for anyone seeking problem solving, comfort or just someone to listen to their woes. They may even cultivate this image. Meanwhile, we are usually so absorbed with our own issues that we don’t notice whether [...]
How to Put a Positive Spin on Your Marriage
According to Newton, an object at rest will stay at rest unless acted on by an external force. How does this apply to a marriage? Once a spouse is firmly entrenched in a negative state of mind, it is quite difficult for them to move from it. It’s very easy, especially after an argument, to think about all the ways your partner has wronged you. Many of the people [...]
How to Handle Conflict with Your Spouse
Every marriage, from healthy to unhealthy ones, experience fights and arguments. Here are some easy ways you can resolve fights faster and come out stronger on the other side.
Parenting Teens About Performance-Based Stress
People are often surprised when I tell them how much pressure many kids in DuPage County face. They picture the area as quiet and idyllic, a welcome break from the noise of Chicago. In some ways, they’re right. There are wonderful communities here filled with families and parents who try as best they can. But at the same time, I regularly talk with classrooms filled with middle schoolers and high [...]
5 Musts for Any Parent of a Depressed Child
It’s so difficult to be the parent of child who battles depression. On top of the pain associated with the knowledge that they’re in pain, many parents also feel personal shame that their child is not “normal,” or that they might have failed them in some way. To cope with those feelings, parents sometimes minimize the mental illness or try to look on the bright side. I urge you [...]