By: Kaleigh Nobbe, Clinical Intern Rarely I ask, but often people will tell me what their “love language” is so that I can understand what they need from others in their lives. I’m not opposed to this information; however, we need more than to know what it is. What...
By: Kaleigh Nobbe, Clinical Intern Caffeine is currently the world’s most commonly used drug. And because caffeine is present in so many common foods and drinks, it is easy to forget that it is a drug. It is even an ingredient in beverages and foods that are...
By: Kaleigh Nobbe, Clinical Intern Your ability to function and feel well while you’re awake depends on whether you’re getting enough total sleep. It also depends on whether you’re sleeping at a time when your body is prepared and ready to sleep. We...
By: Carol Briggs, Clinical InternWhen someone mentions ACE’s, you might think of poker. In the world of wellness, ACE’s stands for adverse childhood experiences. Studies found that ACE’s influence physical and mental health in adulthood. And the more ACE’s a person...
By: Ema Gavrilovic, LPC Ema graduated with a master’s degree from DePaul University in counseling with a specialty in clinical mental health. Ema welcomes clients of any age, and specializes in children and teens, “at-risk” youth, people with trauma, school-based...
By: Carol Briggs, Clinical InternOne of my roles as a counselor is to advocate for, and promote acceptance, inclusion, and equity. One of the ways to promote acceptance and inclusion is to help normalize feelings and situations that don’t get enough attention or are...
