School is officially in session! It’s been a few weeks, perhaps even a month. Classes are in full swing —but are you having a hard time adjusting or feeling motivated? Feeling overwhelmed? Still have summer on your brain? Here are 5 tips to help you feel less anxious and more Read more…
Yes, and no. That’s a complicated question, and one that most parents of teens wonder. Parents often suddenly feel disconnected from their teen. They have no idea what is going on in their mind or their lives and it’s often hard to tell from the surface if the teen is Read more…
We are so honored to have worked on this survey with KidsMatter and North Central College to help identify the biggest stress triggers for our teens. With the data of the survey, we as a community will be able to implement preventative services and resources for teens and families! CHECK OUT THE ARTICLE HERE! Read more…
It is beyond difficult to go through mental and emotional distress. It can feel impossible to formulate what you are going through, let alone express to a loved one how they can help. So many people experience feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, grief, and loss due to struggling with a Read more…
Many people ask themselves this question every day. You notice a change in yourself, or maybe your loved ones point it out to you; could it be depression? Our society likes throw around clinical terms such as “depression” in everyday language to describe someone or characteristics of themselves. The reality Read more…
Hopefully I don’t put myself out of a job, but I will be the first to admit- Therapy is expensive! In Naperville, Illinois (a Western suburb of Chicago), a 50 minute session can range anywhere from $150-$280. Insurance is an option for some, but we all know the status of Read more…
5 Things I Do to Cope Better With Daily Anxiety Anxiety is a normal response to challenging or stressful situations. In fact, having anxiety can help people to push themselves to perform tasks better. However, it is when your worry and fear become so overwhelming it gets in the way Read more…
Spring is officially here! Hopefully the weather cooperates soon 😉 Spring is a time of renewal, learning to form and embrace a new version of yourself. The Centered Life recently partnered with the blog talk radio show “Miscarriage Matters” as a part of the series Renewal of Body, Mind, and Read more…
Do you have an upcoming interview? Nervous about a presentation? Need a boost of confidence? Social psychologist Amy Cuddy shows us how our body language not only affects how others view us, but how we view ourselves. In this video, Amy shows us how “power posing” for a few Read more…
