Posts by Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago
Staying Informed and Protecting Your Mental Well-Being:How to Find the Right Balance
News pings buzz from your phone before breakfast. By lunch, breaking updates have already shifted. Staying informed is part of civic life, yet the modern news cycle is relentless. Between algorithmic feeds, push notifications, and breaking news banners, keeping up with current events can feel like an endless — and heart-wrenching — treadmill. That’s why…
Read MoreMindfulness for Mental Health: Finding Calm in a Busy World
Modern life rarely offers a genuine pause. Pressure mounts from every corner — jobs, relationships, social feeds, even well-meaning family chatter — until the mind feels like it’s sprinting on a treadmill with no off switch. Mindfulness invites people to step off for a moment, notice the present, and reclaim some calm without needing special…
Read MoreWorking Through Trauma: Practical Steps to Heal and Move Forward
Trauma pulls the emergency brake on life. A single violent act, years of childhood neglect, or the accumulated stress of a pandemic can keep the nervous system on high alert long after danger has passed. Left unchecked, those fight-or-flight signals cramp relationships, sabotage sleep, and erode both body and spirit. The good news is that…
Read MoreDoomscrolling: Why Your Brain Can’t Look Away — and How to Break the Cycle
You open your phone to “check one thing,” and 40 minutes later, you’re still thumbing through headlines about wars, disasters, and economic woes. Your pulse is up, your mood is down, and the clock says you’re late for bed. Welcome to doomscrolling, the modern habit of endlessly consuming bad news online. What Is Doomscrolling? The…
Read MoreWorking Mom Guilt: Naming the Feeling, Protecting Your Mental Health, and Moving Forward
The calendar can look full, the kids can be thriving, and the job reviews can read “exceeds expectations,” yet a nagging voice still whispers, “You should be home more.” That inner critic has a name — working mom guilt — and it’s affecting the emotional well‑being of millions of mothers. _If you’re feeling the burden…
Read MoreSlow Bloom of Healing
By: Jennie Kern, M.A. Every spring, the town where I attended college comes alive with the celebration of its Dutch heritage through a tulip festival. In the fall, hundreds of thousands of tulip bulbs are imported from Holland and planted, awaiting the coming spring when they bloom. The bulbs lie dormant underground through the entirety…
Read More10 Ways To Work On Your Marriage
Marriage takes work. I am a firm believer in this statement. The research and my work with couples for almost three decades has consistently confirmed that it takes intentional effort to keep a marriage thriving. This is a launching pad for you to put in the work, especially if your marriage is not working. 1.…
Read MoreMaking Marriage Work
Is getting married worth it? Why is my marriage so challenging? Are there ways to improve my relationship? Many are aware that marriage rates have been on the decline for decades. According to the US Census Bureau, in 1949 78.8% of US households contained married couples. In 2022, that number is down to 46.8%. More…
Read MoreHow to Cultivate Positivity and Renewal This Spring
Spring is in the air, and with it comes a sense of fresh possibilities, vibrant energy, and new beginnings. As the days grow longer and flowers begin to bloom, it’s an ideal time to assess your outlook and embrace a more positive mindset. Positivity not only enhances your emotional well-being, but it can also foster…
Read MoreThe Link Between Nutrition and Mental Health: What You Should Know
When it comes to mental health, we often focus on therapy, medication, and exercise. However, there’s another essential component that is sometimes overlooked: nutrition. The food you eat directly impacts your mood, energy levels, and mental clarity. In this article, we’ll explore the connection between nutrition and mental health, discuss what a healthy diet looks…
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