Strategies to Enhance Your Marriage Couples often enter marriage with great, but conflicting, expectations. The old joke is that men marry hoping that their wives will never change, while women... read more →

What Does it Mean to be Compassionate? David offers a hand of friendship to the new kid at school who is alone and desperate to fit in. Sarah provides a... read more →

SMART Goals for 2025 Happy February! Now that we are almost two full months into the new year, how are your New Years Resolutions?  Many of us make the changing... read more →

By Dr. Ishaq Lachin The start of the new year can be an exciting, yet stressful, time for seniors in high school as they go through the college decision-making process.... read more →

Forty-nine percent of Americans are planning to do nothing for Valentine’s Day in 2024. In fact, as a population our love for Valentine’s Day is statistically declining more and more... read more →

Making the Holidays Special By Jeffrey L. Santee, PhD, DCEP What Would Make Your Holidays Special This Year? To answer this question, you could reflect on particularly memorable holidays from... read more →

By Holly Cañas, L.C.S.W Seasons in Illinois are distinct and each offers something new. They can significantly impact our mood and ability to cope and care for ourselves. Some of... read more →

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 the Secret Legacy of... read more →

By Monica Guilhot Chartrand A caregiver is a family member or paid helper who regularly looks after a child or a sick, elderly, or disabled person.  Family caregivers refer to... read more →