Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder: Recognizing Symptoms and Finding Solutions
Many people may be familiar with the term, ‘winter blues,’ a mild feeling of sadness or fatigue that occurs during the rise of the winter months. However, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is much more than just the ‘winter blues.’ It’s a clinical condition that significantly impacts many individuals, causing sadness and fatigue as the days […]
The Bolting Horse of Life: An Encouragement to Rest and Restore
By: Keturah Platt, PhD I can remember vividly a phone conversation that I had with my mother during my first year in graduate school. It was a typical day where I was venting to her about the amount of stress that I was feeling being in a clinical psychology doctoral program. I expressed that I […]
Strategies for Overcoming Loneliness
With 8.2 billion people on our planet, billions of text messages sent each day, and a global average of 143 minutes on social media per day, we are connected in more ways than ever before. In fact, it can be hard to disconnect — on the surface, at least. In our interior lives, it’s a […]
Teen Depression: How to Support Your Child
In the journey of adolescence, teenagers navigate a tumultuous sea of emotional, physical, and social changes. The teenage years are a period marked by exploration, identity formation, and — unfortunately, for an increasing number — the challenging waves of depression. Teen depression is not just a phase or a mood swing; it’s a serious mental […]
Impacts of Social Media Use
By: Katrina Whitford Social media platforms have gained immense popularity since the early 2000s, and these platforms have become a major part of many individuals’ everyday lives. As a result, researchers have been studying the impact of social media on mental health. Various studies have suggested that social media usage has both negative and […]
Best Practices for Stress Relief
By Dr. Grace Ahn-Im, PsyD Stress is a ubiquitous part of modern life, whether it comes from work, society, relationships, or other sources. That’s why it’s important for us to understand how to deal with stress. However, this can be easier said than done. If you’re unsure about stress management, you’re not alone. The 2023 […]
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 […]
Nurturing 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 […]
Should 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 […]
New 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 […]