Over the years, I have heard many people ask “Why isn’t there a straight pride?” I am sure many of you have thought this but have...

It happens every new year. We feel the need to make those resolutions for ourselves because it’s a new year. What better time to make...

We often hear about heart disease, cancer and accidents being the leading cause of deaths among several age groups.  A plethora of...

Social networking on the Internet is a worldwide phenomenon. The number of us who use social media sites, such as Facebook, Twitter and...

We have all heard that “Fifty percent of marriages end in divorce.” Arguments over the divorce rate continue to be an ongoing debate....

In this year approximately one in five adults in the U.S. will experience a mental health condition like depression, anxiety, bipolar...

http://blog.gaiam.com/the-1-thing-you-can-do-to-decrease-stress-in-the-new-year/ #Stress

http://www.psypost.org/2014/11/video-explains-real-effects-cyberbullying-29158 #bullying

Screening for Mental Health :: Depression Statistics. #CounselingServicesinSchaumburgIL #Depression #MentalHealthServicesinSchaumburgIL

Usually a parent suspects their child has difficulty with self-esteem and confidence even before it is brought to their attention by a...

In the past several years there has been some discussion among parenting experts and researchers regarding the value of parents praising...

“I just want my sweet, kind, respectful kid back.  I don’t even know the person she has become.”  Counselors hear countless parents...

If you’re feeling stressed, you’re not alone.  Try a few of these simple techniques to make life’s challenges a bit more manageable....

http://psychcentral.com/news/2013/09/14/omega-3-strongly-linked-to-behavior-learning-in-children/59556.html #Children #Learning

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” – Anatole France A pet is certainly a great friend that...

“Sleep is the best meditation.” – Dalai Lama The month of May is Better Sleep Awareness month, which focuses on educating people about...

Written by Laura Hinkes Piuca, MSW, LCSW In the aftermath of the shootings at Sandy Hook School, parents may be concerned about what they...

What Is Asperger’s Syndrome?. #AspergersSyndrome

Written by: Angela Lacalamita, MA, LCPC School anxiety, refusal and avoidance are increasingly becoming a problem with...

The fatal shooting that occurred in Minnesota is one of the deadliest workplace homicides to have occurred in the past 20 years. Since...