The Divorce Settlement Goal Posts are Set The goal posts for divorce settlements in Illinois are set statutorily. Meaning, even the meanest, most expensive “litigation shark” cannot move the outcome of your divorce settlement far enough in one party’s favor to make it worth the emotional and financial trauma of a litigated divorce. If a […]

With spring breaks coming to an end and finals right around the corner, teenagers around the world may be feeling some added stress. When faced with stress or fear, our bodies release short bursts of adrenaline which we later recognize as anxiety. Anxiety is a normal and natural response in our bodies. With constant life […]

By Sheri Khan, LPC A key part of my work as a therapist is helping clients explore a variety of tools that can help them manage and respond to daily experiences in a healthy and balanced way. It is helpful to learn about many different tools and practice them in your life so that you […]

By Alana Lehrfield, LSW Beloved and frequently quoted American poet, Mary Oliver, died a few weeks ago on January 17, 2019. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award, she was most notable for her celebrated poems The Journey, The Summer Day and Wild Geese. In a rare interview with Krista Tippet in 2005, […]

By Kyle Shiver, LPC and Joseph Kanengiser, LSCW New Years is often the time when we decide to make big changes in our lives. We may think, “I’m going to eat better and exercise” or, “I’m going to stop smoking cigarettes.” New Years resolutions tend to fail for a number of reasons, but rather than […]

By Jamie Edwards, LCSW One of the most difficult times to experience grief can be during the winter holidays, especially if it is within the first year of a loss.  I often talk to grieving clients about the year of firsts, the first year of our grief when every occasion, experience – big or small […]

By Ewelina Beardmore, LCPC  As humans, we are innately social and sexual beings. However, even though sexuality plays a significant role in our lives – by allowing procreation, bonding and the experience of pleasure – sex and sexual issues are rarely discussed; they are kept taboo in therapy, and especially in social relationships. Some of […]

By Joseph Kanengiser, LCSW   Conflict in the workplace is unavoidable. The stress that comes from conflict reverberates, sometimes impacting the quality or our work, our fulfillment with our jobs and our personal life. Nevertheless, conflict is not necessarily always bad. In fact, sometimes it’s good! Both learning how to decipher between good and bad […]