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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…
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Positive Parenting Coaching Course
Is this your family? Feeling overwhelmed by your child’s misbehavior? Is there an increase in yelling, anger and tears at home? Wanting to find support…
The Holidays are Coming to Town!
By Dr. Jabeen Ali, M.D. As Winter Break approaches, many families may be looking forward to the break while working hard at the task at hand and experiencing…
Why SamaraCare’s Psychiatry Team is Different
SamaraCare has a team of seven highly experienced board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrists as well as a psychiatric nurse practitioner with…
Practice Gratitude This Winter
By Dr. Jennifer Parks, November is one of my favorite fall months because it’s National Gratitude Month! Each year the month of November is dedicated to…
Book Recommendations
Here’s a list of general and parenting books as recommended by our experienced clinical staff. General Books I Don’t Want to Talk About It: Overcoming…
It’s Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week!
Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week (10/20 – 10/26/24) is an annual observance in October aimed at raising awareness about disabilities that…
5 Ways to Upgrade Your Optimism
By Bonnie Knox, LCPC, CADC A Series on Upgrading Your Mental Health! Our expert therapists and leadership have shared some of their most effective…
5 Ways to Upgrade Your Relationship with Your Teenager
By Kary Pekarek, LCSW A Series on Upgrading Your Mental Health! Our expert therapists and leadership have shared some of their most effective tips on…
5 Ways to Upgrade Your Self-Esteem
By Dr. Cynthia Penne, Psy.D., LCP A Series on Upgrading Your Mental Health! Our expert therapists and leadership have shared some of their most effective…
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.
Top 10 Couples Counseling Questions Every Partner Should Ask Before Starting Therapy
Explore the top 10 couple therapy questions every partner should ask! Spark meaningful conversation and improve communication in counseling.
How to Choose Autism Services in Naperville or Lisle, IL and Why SamaraCare Is Your Best Choice
Find the right counselor for autism services in Naperville or Lisle, IL. Explore ABA therapy at SamaraCare treating Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
The Power of Listening and Silence
In a world filled with noise and constant stimulation, both listening and silence are increasingly rare—but deeply powerful. These practices, rooted in…
Time, Guilt, and the Pressure to Perform: What Students Need to Know
By Daniella Capodice, LCPC Class from morning till afternoon, then extracurriculars, then homework, then house-hold duties, then trying to maintain…
Mindful News Consumption: Caring for Your Mental Health in an Information-Heavy World
By Amber Graham, pre-licensed counselor It’s 6:00 a.m. and your alarm goes off. Before you’ve even stretched or poured your first cup of coffee, your hand…