by Tim Olsen, MA, LPC There is an adage that proclaims boldly, “happy wife, happy life”. Our culture has been drawn to this phrase, coined to supposedly help couples reduce conflict and increase peace through pleasing one spouse. Is a successful relationship one-sided? Is happiness even the goal of a great marriage? Although I do […]
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by Dave Evans, LCPC, Psychotherapist Clinical Care Consultants Research Indicates That Giving Increases The Size of Your Heart By Up To 300% In One Day Is that really true? Well…according to Dr. Seuss, it is, based on anecdotal accounts and eyewitness testimony about…uh, the Grinch. Holiday Season 2019 is upon us. We are at the […]
by Cheri Spiczka, MA, LCPC ADHD is about more than attention. Attention Deficit Disorder is a neurological disorder that is diagnosed as one of three different types: inattentive type, hyperactive type, or combined type. In addition to issues with distraction, ADHD has been shown to contribute to low self-esteem, social issues, and difficulties with school […]
by Angela Fitch, LCPC, Psychotherapist, Clinical Care Consultants In a blink of an eye, someone’s life can change for the positive. Hearing a baby’s first sound following birth, seeing a sunset after a hard day, or feeling a loved one’s first kiss are examples of just that. It is a wonderful privilege to recall positive, […]
If You Are Asking the Question, “Should We Go to Couple’s Counseling?” The Answer Is Yes By Tim Olsen, MA, LPC Despite the many differences that seem to separate us, all people are wired to be in community with others. It doesn’t take much more investigation to see that people of all ages, genders, cultures, […]
Physical vs Psychological Hunger; What Purpose Does Food Serve For You? by Tracy Tucker, AM, LCSW, EMDR Have you ever had a really busy day at work and forgotten to eat? What about been really hungry, to then have unintentionally overeaten to the point of feeling sick? Maybe you treat yourself to your favorite sweet […]
Does Mental Health Sometimes Seem Oxymoronic? by Tim Olsen, MA, LPC Does mental health sometimes seem oxymoronic? Think about it, who doesn’t have mental health days? Don’t we all have anxious thoughts, depressed feelings, confused direction… like, all the time? The answer, far from moronic, is nobody, everybody, and “duh!” Is it possible to achieve […]
HOPE: A Four-Letter Word by Tim Olsen, MA, LPC While out on a run recently – tunes blasting in my ears, my aging muscles screaming for me to stop, the heat and humidity of the Chicago summer draining the life from me, one drop of sweat at a time – I heard a phrase […]
The Marriage Pier by Tim Olsen – Clinical Care Consultants Arlington Heights and Inverness, Illinois
The Marriage Pier by Tim Olsen, MA, LPC Have you ever been to Santa Monica or San Francisco, California? I grew up on the west coast and used to love going to the piers built from these great beaches and bays. Piers are built out into the water for people to enjoy a view of […]
The “Thanks” In Thanksgiving by Angela Fitch, MA, LCPC The month of November traditionally begins the holiday season in this country, with the focus on the Thanksgiving holiday. This is one of my favorite times of the year as I can spend a day eating delicious and “filling” food alongside my family and friends. We […]
