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Turning Awareness Into Action: Advancing Mental Health Together
By Anne Patterson, LCPC, Art Therapist Mental Health Awareness Month is more than a moment on the calendar—it’s a movement. It’s a time to amplify…
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Living Out Loud: The Mental Health Benefits of Being You
Being authentic – living in alignment with your true values, feelings, and identity – is important to mental health. Here’s why: Reduces Stress…
Mental Health: Finding Strength Beyond the Self
In the journey toward mental wellness, faith can be a powerful companion. Whether expressed through organized religion, spiritual practices, or a personal…
The Healing Power of Forgiveness
Forgiving someone can improve your mental health and well-being…here’s how: Forgiveness isn’t about forgetting or excusing harm—it’s about freeing…
Preschool Anxiety — A Way To An Easier Goodbye
Although difficult, separation anxiety is a normal stage of development and should fade as your child gets older. For some children, preschool is the first…
Practicing Resilience
In the times of Covid-19, much had been written about resilience — that ability to bounce back from adversity and to “convert our pain into our medicine.” But…
Nurturing Sustainable Change
The end of the year brings time for celebration and new beginnings. Around this time, we often begin to consider our desires for the future, including…
How “social” is Social Media?
A 2017 press release from the American Medical Association reported that “according to several recent studies, there is a notable link between increased use…
What Are Some Psychiatric Disorders: Top Conditions Listed
Explore answers to what are some psychiatric disorders and learn how mental health conditions affect behaviors and discover effective support!
Family Relationships
What is a “family?” A family can be defined in different ways. Some may believe a family consists of people related to each other by blood, such as biological…
Turning Awareness Into Action: Advancing Mental Health Together
By Anne Patterson, LCPC, Art Therapist Mental Health Awareness Month is more than a moment on the calendar—it’s a movement. It’s a time to amplify…
SamaraCare Celebrates Autism Acceptance Month
Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month – Support Early Intervention! April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to recognize, celebrate, and support children with…
Easter – When New Life Can Take Root
By Anne Patterson, LCPC, Art Therapist Recently, I noticed the prairie near Springbrook in Naperville was darkened by a prescribed burn. At first glance, the…
Believing You Can!
With celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this month, I’d like to highlight a story that carries some important mental health lessons from an Irish…
Sacrifice, the Strength in Letting Go
Sacrifice Can Strengthen Mental Health In our culture, the idea of sacrifice can feel outdated or even unhealthy. Yet psychological research and long-standing…
The Quiet Power of Accountability
Accountability is often framed as a tool for discipline or productivity, but its impact runs far deeper. When practiced in a healthy way, accountability can…
A New Year with Temperance & Mental Health
Temperance is the practice of self-regulation and moderation: ordering desires, emotions, and behaviors in ways that support balance, sustainability, and…
How to Choose the Right Counselor in Naperville, Wheaton, or Lisle
Find the right counselor in Naperville, Wheaton, or Lisle, IL. Get mental health services & therapy. Browse options for counseling today at SamaraCare.
Psychiatric Evaluation Naperville: Mental Health at SamaraCare
Residents of Lisle & Naperville in need of a Psychiatric Evaluation. Wondering if you need to see a psychiatrist? Learn the signs and get info at SamaraCare.