Most of us have a sense that childhood trauma affects our adult relationships. After all, you probably have heard another person joke about how you married your father (or mother)? An insurance company even riffed on this in their advertising! Jokes aside, how exactly does … [Read more...]
Looking for a Counselor in Jefferson Park?
Are you from Chicago and looking for a counselor in Jefferson Park? We have a homey satellite counseling center in the Jefferson Park neighborhood. Our two talented therapists in that office eagerly await helping you there! Do you or your child want support with grief or work … [Read more...]
Will PTSD Go Away Without Treatment?
Guest blog post by Martha (Marty) Dennen, LCPC, SEP "Will PTSD go away without treatment" is an often-asked question in my office. The short answer is that with treatment PTSD symptoms can go away or greatly lessen. Unfortunately, untreated PTSD often results in more suffering, … [Read more...]
5 Somatic Experiencing Exercises to Keep Grounded During Coronavirus Uncertainty
Spring is typically a time of new, more hopeful beginnings. A time to emerge from the winter renewed and ready for transformation. However, spring 2020 radiates the opposite - the need to hunker down and survive amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s a downright stressful time and … [Read more...]
Coming to Therapy to Treat My… Trauma?
As a trauma specialist, I’ve worked with clients with many types of trauma. Some clients can name the traumas they have experienced that are bringing them to therapy: a car accident, a physical assault, combat, or particular episodes of childhood abuse. But many other clients … [Read more...]
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