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Making the Most of Online Therapy & Phone Therapy Sessions
We’re sheltering in place to protect our health and the health of our communities from the spread of coronavirus. And that’s meant adapting our normal routines—for work, school, exercise, socializing, and more—so we can keep them…
We’re Growing: New Suburban Practice to Open in May
By: Rose Metivier, LCPC, NCCAt Midwest Counseling & Diagnostics, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be growing our Chicago-based outpatient mental health practice with a new, second location in...
Why Intentions Are More Empowering Than Resolutions
Many of us start the new year with refreshed optimism and a list of ambitious resolutions. By the time late January rolls around, however, it’s not unusual to feel defeated—rather than empowered—by the goals we…
Holiday Sobriety Tips
The holidays can be particularly stressful time of year! Create a safety plan around holiday parties / family events. Sobriety strategies can include: Limiting your time in stressful situations or around difficult people. Have an exit strategy (come late, leave early).
How to Respond to Comments About Your Body or Food During the Holiday
Let’s imagine you’re at a holiday party. You’ve worked hard to accept body-positive or body-neutral principles into your life this year. You’ve been feeling more at home in your body…
It’s a Busy Season at Midwest Counseling & Diagnostics
Fall 2019 is off to a great start at Midwest Counseling! We’ve welcomed new clinicians to our team and soon will be introducing a new group for graduate students, as well as one for people who need meal…
Exciting Changes at Midwest Counseling & Diagnostics
We’ve had some exciting changes at Midwest Counseling & Diagnostics, and we wanted to share the good news with you.New therapistsWe are thrilled to have recently welcomed four new clinicians…
Strategies for Having a Great Sober Summer
It’s summertime. And as they say, the living is easy. But when you’re in recovery, especially early recovery, it’s…not always that simple. You can finally head into the warm air for some relaxation and recreation.
Why Mindfulness Is More Than a Buzzword
“Mindfulness” is everywhere. In the news. In TED Talks. All over our Instagram feeds. For the past few years, the word has been used to describe more thoughtful, peaceful, and meditative practices to center…
These Common Thinking Errors Are Impacting Your Emotions
The way we think about the world directly impacts how we feel about the world. And how we feel about the world directly impacts how we interact with it.
Trying to Find Happiness? Look Here
We say it all the time: “I’ll be happy when” But, sadly, “I’ll be happy when _” …is a trap. We put ourselves in a restricted spot when we’re convinced that we have to wait for happiness. Or that happiness can…
Want to Get Rid of Negative Emotions? Read This
In our society, we’re taught to avoid pain. To only feel good. To redirect ourselves to joy when we feel sad. That sadness and other “negative” emotions are intolerable and not OK.
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