You probably know that childhood trauma refers to any significantly distressing experience a person was exposed to as a child. Because we all experience life in different ways, what may be traumatic for you may not be for someone else. What really matters is how you perceived the … [Read more...]
How Childhood Trauma Could Be Mistaken for ADHD
During the pandemic, were you one of the many people home all day with your children and begin to notice behavior issues that you hadn’t seen before? Did you begin to think that your child possibly might have ADHD (Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder) symptoms? You … [Read more...]
How to Open Up to a Therapist About Trauma
Addressing trauma can be difficult, even when you are finally ready to deal with it and move on with your life. It can be hard to know how to open up to a therapist about trauma. Opening up can feel vulnerable. That is particularly true if you’ve ever experienced gaslighting from … [Read more...]
7 Strategies for Helping Your Child Cope With Grief and Loss
Guest blog post by Ashley Wilkins, LCSW The worst has happened. A loved one has died, and you’re left wondering how to navigate the difficult days ahead. When a child suffers a considerable loss - a parent, sibling, grandparent, or someone significant in their life - they feel … [Read more...]
3 Ways Childhood Trauma Can Affect Your Adult Relationships
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...]
Call (630) 423-5935 for more information or to set up an appointment.
Life Care Wellness | 800 Roosevelt Rd, Building C, Suite 206, Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Serving West Chicagoland including Winfield, Wheaton, Lisle, Glen Ellyn, Lombard, Downers Grove and Elmhurst.
Life Care Wellness | 5408 N. Long Avenue, Chicago, Illinios
Serving Jefferson Park, Lincolnwood, Edgebrook, North Park, Albany Park, Harwood Heights, Norwood Park and the near North suburbs including Park Ridge, Niles, Skokie and Evanston.
Life Care Wellness | 1958 Aberdeen Ct, Sycamore, Illinois
Serving DeKalb and Northern Illinois University area along with Cortland, Genoa, Maple Park, Kingston, Burlington, Hampshire, Malta, Kirkland, and Elburn.