Crucial Information from the Annals of Counseling Psychology __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When it comes to relationships, it seems there is often a driving force behind the couple, or one partner who seems to always have the upper hand. This is often referred to as “wearing the pants.” The partner who “wears the pants” is the one most […]

Must-Read Info from the Annals of Counseling Psychology ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Meditation offers practitioners powerful benefits, yet many people are confused as to what exactly those benefits are. In a nutshell, meditation focuses attention in a deliberate manner, taking you from a state of noisy mental chatter to calm and quiet inner peace. And isn’t that something […]

FROM THE ANNALS OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY It’s the natural course of things in any romantic relationship: as time passes, the “newness” and “butterflies” gives way to routine. You always know what to expect from your partner, and you’ve heard all their stories. While your love for your partner has grown and matured along with you […]

FROM THE ANNALS OF COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY In 1996, California passed landmark legislation that legalized the use of medical marijuana, also known as cannabis. In 1998, a few more states followed suit; within ten years, 11 of the 50 states had legalized medical marijuana. Over 20 years later, as of 2019, 33 states have legalized medical […]

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 […]