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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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How To Get Psychiatric Help For A Family Member: Top Tips for Support
Discover essential tips for how to get psychiatric help for a family member facing mental health challenges. Learn illness and treatment options.
What to Expect in Marriage Counseling: Key Steps and Common Outcomes
Learn key steps in marriage counseling and common outcomes. Discover what to expect from couples therapy and how a therapist can help your relationship.
Exercise: Food for Your Brain
Boost mental clarity and focus with mindful movement. Discover how exercise fuels your brain and enhances your overall well-being.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
A big thank you to our sponsors for their support at SamaraCare’s May 2nd Breakfast Benefit. The event raised funds to provide reduced cost mental…
Connecting with Your Kids
Somewhere between newborn pictures and college graduation, parenting becomes much more difficult than we ever could have imagined. As we navigate these…
Connecting and Disconnecting with Social Media
Is social media screen time healthy for my relationships or family? Use of social media has become a popular, and controversial topic, especially given higher…
Alcohol and Sleep are Strange Bedfellows
Contrary to popular belief, a nightcap does not help you sleep better. In fact, numerous studies show that although alcohol may allow you to fall asleep…
Can You Admit Yourself To A Psychiatric Hospital: Top Advice
We break down all the answers to can you admit yourself to a psychiatric hospital. Learn about admitting yourself to a mental hospital for treatment!
5 Tips for Helping Children through Transitions
For children, transitions can feel overwhelming and lead to difficulty regulating “big” emotions. The transition into kindergarten is one that every child…
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.