6 Rules for Helping Your Kids Fight Fair
Guest blog post by Stephanie Gutzmer, AuD, ABAC, C-IAYT Siblings fight. And it’s not a bad thing – it’s a natural process. However, as pandemic guidelines continue to recommend that we all stay home where possible, the tense family moments may feel too frequent. You definitely can’t expect children to get along all the time. […]
My Child is Depressed! What Can I Do?
Guest blog post by Sally Curran, BA Kids change quickly as a natural part of their development processes, and as they go through various phases, it can be challenging to know what’s normal and what might require a bit of help. As parents, it’s chief among our responsibilities to guide them and help them discern […]
How to Breakdown Shame Cycle to Live More Fully
Guest blog post by Stephanie Gutzmer, AuD, ABA, C-IAYT No one likes to feel shame – it sucks. Yet, shame is an experience we have all felt. It’s that drop in your stomach when you feel so exposed and so vulnerable. It feels as if everyone sees and judges you for your misstep. In the […]
How To Manage Anxiety in COVID Chicago
Guest blog post by Melissa Perrin, PsyD You are Not Alone. The suspense can be piercing as we wait to hear about one aspect of our collective future. Doom scrolling has switched from Covid watching to vote tallies and who will get enough electoral votes. Wondering how to manage anxiety? This is edge of the […]
Therapist’s Go-to Mindfulness Exercises for Anxiety
Guest blog post by Derek Moore, CADC Why should you try mindfulness exercises for anxiety? Because mindfulness teaches you to battle stress with awareness by becoming aware of what is happening right now, instead of being a victim to instinct or driven by emotion. Keep reading to learn how to get started. Not sure what […]