Posts by Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago
Understanding and Managing Anxiety
By Dr. Grace Ahn-Im, PsyD Anxiety is a common and natural response to stress — a warning system that alerts us to danger. However, when anxiety becomes constant or overwhelming, it can interfere with daily activities, signaling the presence of an anxiety disorder. Understanding anxiety and its types, symptoms, and available treatments is crucial for…
Read MoreNurturing Self-Love and Spiritual Growth in Your Personal Journey
In the tapestry of life, the decision to embark on the journey of self-discovery is a pivotal thread—a choice that promises a lifetime of personal joys, challenges, and growth. At Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago, we understand the significance of this individual journey and are honored to guide you through the transformative process of personal…
Read MoreShould You Run Your Life Like a Marathon or a Sprint?
by Stephanie Harris, M.A., LCPC / in Active, Self Improvement To state the obvious, marathons and sprints are similar in that they both involve running. However, the unique challenges that distinguish both aerobic activities encourage different running styles. For example, marathon running focuses on endurance and going at a steady pace so that the runner doesn’t stop prematurely due…
Read MoreNew Family: How one can heal from a traumatic upbringing
Families can be a blessing. They can offer you unceasing love and a safe place to come home after contending with a world that’s in part marked by tragedy and malevolence. Families should offer this, and I hope most families do offer this. However, some people are born into families that do not offer the…
Read MoreWhat Does it Mean to be Made in God’s Image?
“Like every other human being, I am a splinter of the infinite deity.” – Carl Jung “Grant, Lord, that I may know myself [so] that I may know thee.” – St. Augustine Introduction Devoutly religious people, particularly conservative Christians, often demonstrate their humility by professing their lowliness in relationship to God. For example, if one is…
Read MoreCornerstone’s Statement on Anti-Asian Hate Incidents & Racial Injustice
Cornerstone continues to stand in lament and solidarity with Asians, Asian-Americans, and Pacific Islanders throughout this pandemic and the recent surge of violence, discrimination and hate crimes. We condemn all racism, prejudice, inequality and injustice throughout our world and communities. We affirm our commitment to equality, social justice and anti-racism. Cornerstone will continue to work with…
Read MoreYour Year In Review
Over the past 4 years Spotify, a music streaming app, has featured “Spotify Wrapped—A Year in Review.” In December Spotify compiles the data of what you listened to on the app over the past year and produces a chart of your most played songs, favorite artists, and what genre of music you often frequent. I…
Read MoreHope for Christmas: The Psychological Meaning of the Christmas Tree
Given that the Christmas season is upon us, I felt compelled to write a short piece on the meaning of the Christmas tree. Over time, certain traditional symbols have become so commonplace that we can sometimes forget to think about their meaning or origin. Like most symbols, the Christmas tree is polysemic, which indicates that…
Read MoreWhat is the Blues All About?
Summer days are gone. Autumn has begun. For many, this time of the year signals the launch of fall festivities, savory treats to indulge along with deliciously comforting fragrances that are sure to cozy you into the change in season with grace and poise – caramel apples, pumpkin spice donuts, mint hot chocolate, spearmint, eucalyptus. While…
Read MorePerinatal Depression
Changes in emotions and mood swings may be expected during and for a period after childbirth. What may not be unexpected are symptoms of depression. Perinatal depression is depression experienced during pregnancy (antenatal) and up to one year after childbirth (post-partum). World-wide, the occurrence of perinatal depression is estimated to be between 10 and 13%,…
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