Not many of us will get through life without feeling some anger now and then. And that’s okay; anger is a normal human emotion that can even be healthy to feel at times. Bottling up our emotions, any of them is not good for our minds, hearts, or bodies, so letting them out is important. […]

When you live with an anxiety disorder, any moment can become one that creates a slow-rising panic within you. Life is normal one second and the next, you feel your chest tighten and your heart begin to race. You may begin to hyperfocus on future events and find yourself getting lost in “what-ifs.” To make […]

The old saying goes, “In each life, a little rain must fall.” But, while some of us experience a little rain, others experience torrential downpours, hail, and high winds. Brainspotting (BSP) is a new type of therapy designed to help people overcome trauma, pain, and negative emotions. The method was discovered in 2003 by David […]

If you’re like most people, you deal with your fair share of stress. And often, this stress leads to an inability to get the quality of sleep necessary for optimal health and well-being. Often, people turn to harmful substances to deal with stress. Whether it’s drinking too much or eating processed “comfort” foods, these unhealthy […]

“God, you can be so stupid sometimes.” “Why would he be attracted to YOU?” “You’re just going to screw this up.” These are things you would probably never say to another human being unless you’re a real jerk. But how many of us have that inner critic that says these kinds of things all the […]

In the past few years, we’ve all heard the phrase “toxic masculinity” mentioned. But what is it really? Is it as big of a problem as everyone seems to think it is? And, if so, who does toxic masculinity hurt the most? What is Toxic Masculinity? The phrase, toxic masculinity, emerged from the men’s movement […]

As the events of COVID-19 continue to unfold here in Mchenry County, IL, many of us are focusing on how we can keep ourselves and our families as healthy as possible. While social distancing and increased hand washing can be very effective at stopping the spreading of the Corona virus, it is equally important to […]

When things get really bad, many couples are ready to throw in the towel. That’s because they didn’t seek help in time and things got out of hand. The Stigma of Counseling in Mchenry County and Middle America It can be hard to make the decision to go to couples counseling because it means you […]

There was a time when the phrase passive-aggressive was rarely uttered. But it’s a phrase that is now mentioned often. However, is it hard to pinpoint what that behavior looks like exactly. Do you know any passive-aggressive people? Do you know what real behaviors to spot? Keep reading to find out. They Don’t Say No […]

Relationships can only be healthy when both people have the space to be themselves and maintain their personal integrity. Sadly, many people find themselves in relationships, romantic and otherwise, with people who do not respect boundaries and feel entitled to have their needs met regardless of the other person’s. These people most likely grew up […]