4 Effective Trauma Therapy Techniques
Trauma can come in different sizes and forms by experiencing or witnessing a life-changing event. At least 50% of adults and up to 40% of children experience a traumatic event once in their lifetime. Whether that trauma comes in the form of a car crash, the loss of a loved one, or abuse, without the […]
How Therapists Can Help with Anxiety
When suffering from panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, or uncontrolled worries, it can be hard to overcome these issues. While it may seem impossible to work on these struggles, it is important to know that there are professionals and resources that can help you turn your mental health around. There are several methods therapists take when […]
Mental Health Disorder Among Latinx Parents
The Latinx community is the fastest-growing minority group in the United States and the fastest-growing group in Chicago. The prevalence of mental health disorders among Latinx, however, is higher than among other racial or ethnic groups in the United States, according to findings from a survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. […]
How to Support a Loved One Who Has Depression
Having depression can be challenging, and a person going through it will feel quite alone if help isn’t there. It is where having some emotional support can help immensely in this regard. If you have a partner, a family member, or a close friend who is undergoing depression, then educating yourself on this matter is […]
Latinx Familismo & Setting Personal Boundaries
Merging Your Collectivistic Roots with an Individualistic Society Growing up, it’s likely that your mother and father—and your Abuela, Tio, and older primo—spoke of the importance of family, of supporting each other, and of staying united. La familia es todo, they would say—and repeat—sometimes sounding reminiscent of a direct warning. The underlying message likely became […]
5 Ways Your Chicago Therapist Can Help Treat Your Anxiety
Everyone experiences anxiety, some more than others. When anxiety begins to interfere with your daily life and activities, it is important to look into seeing a Chicago anxiety therapist. When you start to see a therapist, you will be offered a wide variety of treatment options to best address your anxiety and how you can […]
Is Couples Therapy The Right Choice?
In the past two years, couples have been spending more time together thanks to quarantine and stay-at-home orders. While it is nice to spend more time with your partner, this could lead to more arguments and fights. It is normal for tensions to arise in relationships, but recurring issues are a signal for help. There […]
How to Readjust to Society After COVID If You Struggle With Anxiety
In early 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic reached the United States, many expected it to clear up in a couple of weeks. Instead, it grew to become a nation (and worldwide) cause for concern, whose ramifications are still being felt over two years later. COVID-19 drove people into their homes, obliged to isolate and quarantine, […]
How Does Imposter Syndrome Affect Latinx Mental Health?
Being Latino in the United States means making a greater effort both to find a place and to adapt to academic and professional environments. And due to the high demands they face, the development of impostor syndrome in Latinos has increased. 70% of American workers have experienced impostor syndrome at some point, but it tends […]
Discovering Your True Potential
What makes one person succeed while the other one changes jobs every 6 months? Is it talent, intelligence, determination, grit, or mindset? Some would argue that it’s a combination, while others would say it’s their intelligence. And still, others would argue that it’s grit and determination that allows you to achieve your goals. According to […]