Posts by Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago
Will 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
Tool Kits Download Infographic pdf Community Action Tool Kit Equipo de Accion Comunitaria Youth Leader Tool Kit Teen Engagement Tool Kit Guides Guide for Faith Leaders Guide Lideres Espirituales Guide for School Administrators Guide Administradores de Escuelas Guide for Parents & Caregivers Guide Padres y Proveedores de Cuidado What Can You Do? Parents? Educators? Community?…
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…
Read MoreDreams for Our Children
Many parents have hopes and dreams of what their child will do or become in life. Do the goals that you have for your child line up with the goals that they have for themselves? If you are not sure how to answer this question, this may be a great conversation to have with your child.…
Read MoreKids Healing from Tragedy
Talking with Kids about a Tragedy: Three Tips for Parents Spend time talking with your childrenLet them know that they are welcome to ask questions and express their concerns and feelings. You should remain open to answering new questions and providing helpful information and support. You might not know all the answers and it is…
Read More5 Ways to Fight Stress
Regulate your sleep patterns.Get up no later than 8am and go to bed no later than 11.30pm, even if you can’t sleep. If you have problems getting up in the morning, get someone else to rouse you, or have a friend call. Get as much exercise as you can.Not everyone has the time for routine…
Read More