Can I Help My Family Member or Friend with an Addiction?
This is the most common question I hear as an addictions counselor (since 2001). The good news is~ YES, YOU CAN HELP YOUR LOVED ONE GET SOBER!
And, if your family needs immediate assistance, call Lana Isaacson, Couples and Family Therapist…
The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting (based on Brene Brown's work)
How to Let Go of Shame & Perfectionism
Ten years ago, I came across “The Cracked Pot” story and was moved by the lines, I have always known about your flaw and took advantage of it by planting flower seeds.”Without your being just the way you are, he would not have had this…
My Story of Being an LGBTQ Ally from birth
Here's my unique story of growing up both in Boys Town & a "typical" Chicago suburb~
I AM AN ALLY and have been an ally to the LGBTQ community from birth.
I grew up with two loving uncles and their community of friends, which felt like…
Coping with “The Blues”- Healthy Ways to Feel Uplifted!
Are you struggling with depression or "the blues"?
Treatment for depression may include individual, group (ex. CBT or DBT), and/or couples or family therapy, medication, nutrition, self-help coping skills, and sometimes more intensive treatments,…
The 10 Best-Ever Anxiety Management Techniques
Based on the work by Margaret Wehrenberg (author), 2008
I. Managing the Anxious Body
1. Change Your Intake
Limit your C.A.T.S. (caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, & sweetener), Set communication boundaries to reduce
always having to be on alert,…