FROM THE ANNALS OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY When you think about someone experiencing trauma, incidents such as a violent or sexual assault or a terrible car accident might come to mind. But there are other, subtler forms of trauma that can negatively affect our lives and hinder our relationships. Emotional trauma is often overlooked and minimized, […]

FROM THE ANNALS OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY Flashbacks are our brain’s way of processing traumatic events that we’ve experienced. But what tends to happen is, our subconscious goes to our storage cabinet to access some important memories regarding the event, and everything sort of tumbles out of the cabinet all at once. This falling out or […]

Gleaned from the Annals of Counseling Psychology It has long been believed that having faith is key to getting through some of life’s greatest challenges. A spiritual practice can often give people the strength and confidence to push through obstacles and make positive changes. But can faith have a positive effect on depression and anxiety? […]

Gleaned From the Annals of Counseling Psychology Many of us, whether we live in Cary, Crystal Lake or elsewhere are all too familiar with this uncomfortable scenario: someone initially catches your eye, but for one reason or another you lose interest. After letting them know you’ve changed your mind and are no longer interested, they […]

FACTS about CASUAL SEX GLEANED from the ANNALS of COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2018 data, the average age of marriage in the country is at its highest: men’s average age at first marriage is 29.8, while women’s average age at first marriage is 27.8. As the gap between adolescence and marriage […]

FACTS about ELIMINATING ANXIETY from the ANNALS of COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY From Cary, Il-For many of us, college was absolutely the best time in our lives. The freedom and friendships made those four years incredibly special. But college isn’t all sparkles and unicorns. For others, college is a completely different and often negative experience. As fun as it […]

This Information is Gleaned from the Annals of Counseling Psychology Everyone feels anger on occasion. But my patients in Cary tell me that when they find themselves being caught off guard, they sometimes feel ready to explode. So, what coping skills can you use to deal with a rushing feeling of anger? Your ability to […]

  Information Gleaned from the Annals of Counseling Psychology Day-to-day life can cause many frustrations if you’re an adult struggling to cope with ADHD. You may get stressed-out coping with your work and personal relationships, meeting your everyday demands at home and with your kids, as well as taking care of your personal well-being. Some […]

    Information gleaned from the Annals of Counseling Psychology Let’s face it.  It’s easy for anyone to become forgetful, pre-occupied or distracted. However, for adults with ADHD, their impaired, erratic attention impacts their life in many ways that become dysfunctional and impair their quality of life. Frustrations surface at work and conflicts rear their […]

  Information Gleaned from the Annals of Counseling Psychology There tends to be many myths surrounding the addiction recovery process.  After all everyone has opinions. Right? In my practice here in Cary, Il, I have worked with many addicts and their families, and I have found that the same questions always come up. Unfortunately, many of […]