Posts by Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago
Knowing When To Seek Help
Some days are good. Really good… Some days are bad. Really bad… The bad days have progressively become more frequent. The hope of good days is beginning to fade. It was a long day after a long week. Come to think of it, it’s been a long year. My daughter and I curled up in…
Read MoreHealth and Wellness: Mind, Body, and Spirit
When it comes to living well, self-care is extremely important, as we are all beautifully made and endowed with a mind, body and spirit that require continuous care. Generally, when we possess something we consider beautiful, whether it’s a new car, a new electronic device, or fine jewelry, we are sure to maintain its upkeep…
Read MoreGoing Fishing
During this time of the year most people tend to have a renewed sense of drive and motivation. One might argue that one of the only thing the New Year restores are fantasy-driven resolutions that—more often than not—end in lack of accomplishment. This then elicits feelings like disappointment, guilt, shame, and frustration, just to name…
Read MoreWill Success Bring Happiness?
As we begin the new year many of us are setting goals and challenges for ourselves. Our ultimate goal maybe a successful life. But does this type of success truly bring a happy life? What good is success if we are not happy? I’m from a small Michigan town, and my parents worked hard to…
Read More5 Question to Determine if Your Child has ADHD
5 Questions to Ask if You Think Your Child has Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Parents often wonder if their child’s behaviors are normal or problematic. After all, children are naturally high energy and don’t often have long attention spans. However, it is important to be able to differentiate between expected behaviors and those that may indicate…
Read MoreADHD Awareness Resources
What is ADHD? Qué es el trastorno de déficit de atención e hiperactividad o TDAH? Parenting a Child with ADHD Las muchas caras del TDA/H: Criando a un niño con el TDAH The Many Faces of ADHD: Women Las muchas caras del TDA/H: Las mujeres The Many Faces of ADHD: Adults Las muchas caras del…
Read MoreStop Bullying Now
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Read MoreDeceived – Hope for Healing after an Affair
In the wake of the Ashley Madison scandal, the topic of how to recover from an affair has been heard frequently on media sites. At the core of discovering an affair are the feelings of deceit and betrayal. If you have been affected by a partner’s sexual infidelity, you might be feeling devastated, overwhelmed, hurt,…
Read MoreBack to School & Stress
This article was written by Mental Health America. If your child’s thoughts, feelings or behaviors were causing them to struggle, would you know how to talk to them about it? If they came to you looking for help, would you know what to do? You might be surprised to find out that the Centers for Disease…
Read MoreWhat is Trauma?
What is post traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD? PTSD is an anxiety disorder that some people get after seeing or living through a dangerous event. When in danger, it’s natural to feel afraid. This fear triggers many split-second changes in the body to prepare to defend against the danger or to avoid it. This “fight-or-flight” response is…
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