The concept of addiction to alcohol and other drugs is pretty well understood by most people. A chemical creates a reaction in the body that makes us feel so good that it becomes impossible to live without it. But [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
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 [...]