Posts by Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago
Cyber-bullying: What it is, what to do, and how to prevent it
Any form of bullying can hurt a person’s self-esteem due to feeling not deserving of love and belonging (Brown, 2010). In the Bible, Joseph, a favored son, was bullied by his brothers out of jealousy because of the dreams God had given him. Goliath was a bully who taunted others and used power and stature…
Read MoreBack-to-School Season
This time of Back-to-school season can cause a variety of different emotions. After a long summer of relaxation, fun in the sun, and little responsibility, children can have a hard time adapting to the level of structure that learning requires. However, going back to school does not have to be a dreaded experience for parents…
Read MoreTips for Back-to-School
The back-to-school season can be stressful for everyone involved. As parents, we want our children to have the best school year yet. Parents, here are three tips to keep in mind while supporting your children to prepare for the upcoming school year. 1. Remember that this is a time of mixed emotions. Dread. Excitement. Worry. All these…
Read MoreTransitions: How God Uses Them
Transition is an inevitable part of life, and can take a variety of forms from going away to college, starting a new job, moving to a new place, engaging in a new relationship, grieving the loss of an established one and much more. Yet, while we can all expect to face some form of transition…
Read MoreHow to Combat Anxiety and Depression
Challenging Anxiety and Depression: A Few Tips As someone who has struggled with anxiety and depression, both experiences can be incredibly tiring and alienating. While they may at first glance seem like opposing conditions, I’ve learned from experience that anxiety and depression are actually more like “cousins.” Both tend to involve negative self-talk with anxiety…
Read MoreThe Power of the Creative Process
Trying something new Exposing what is in you Fearing there is nothing in you Having faith to act anyway Facing the blank canvas Swirling ideas, swirling colors What do I do first? Thank God paint can be painted over The process It may never be a finished project Embracing the process Where do I start?…
Read MoreAssertiveness: Be All of You in Your Relationship
If you find it hard to say “no” or are rarely speaking your mind, you likely have a passive approach to communication. Maybe even to living. If you are not afraid of how things fly out of your mouth, and are only focused on your needs, you likely fit an aggressive style that can leave…
Read MoreDo Children Actually Need Therapy? An Insightful Look into the World of Child and Adolescent Therapy
As a clinical therapist, who specializes in working with children and adolescents, I have been asked why children would ever need therapy. My answer is this: Why does anyone ever need therapy? People seek therapeutic services for a variety of reasons. Some seek therapy to aid them through a life transition, a death of a…
Read MoreOvercoming Shame From Failure
John Maxwell, in his book Failing Forward, tells the story of an experiment with a ceramics class. The teacher divided the class and assigned one half the task of spending the entire semester developing the perfect pot. The other half would be graded based on how many pots were made. It turns out, at the end…
Read MoreChildhood Anxiety
Just like adults, children often struggle with anxiety too. They often worry about their grades, fitting in with their peers, or separating from parents. Although most children will worry, some kids experience excessive distress that causes severe impairment in their academic and social functioning. A study showed that 8% of teens between 13-18 years old…
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