In sessions at Chicago Center for Behavioral Health, we often talk about the ever-present differences between thoughts, feelings and behaviors. If you’ve ever worked with a Cognitive Behavioral therapist, you probably already know — these things are all different, and inform how we view ourselves and the world.
Chicago Center for Behavioral Health is launching a Chronic Illness and Pain Group to support community members living with visible or invisible illnesses. The weekly support group, run by a therapist with a chronic illness, aims to create a space to process all emotions experienced in tandem with physical unease.
The holidays are almost upon us, and they have the unique capability of causing stress, burnout, and family conflict. Read to learn some tips for navigating boundary setting with family members.
Self-care has become a buzzword, often associated with indulgence or luxury. But the reality is much deeper—and far more meaningful.
True self-care is about meeting your needs—physical, emotional, mental, and social—so you can show up as your best self. It’s setting boundaries, asking for help, prioritizing rest, and sometimes doing the hard things, like saying “no” or scheduling that therapy session you’ve been putting off.
Unlock the power of journaling through a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach! In this post, we explore how guided journal prompts can help identify and challenge negative thought patterns, reframe unhelpful beliefs, and cultivate healthier emotional responses. From tracking automatic thoughts to developing coping strategies, these prompts provide practical ways to boost self-awareness and mental resilience.
The teenage years are already full of academic pressure and self-comparison, and the college search often brings these sometimes overbearing concerns to the surface. Though stress — in this case, caused by future aspirations — is unavoidable, there are some ways to approach the inherently scary process with compassion and healthy consideration.
Empirical research shows individual and group therapy to be equally as beneficial. Here are some of the reasons you may find comfort and community in a group, apart from, or in addition to, individual therapy sessions.
For some, the start of fall means pumpkin flavors, cozy sweaters, and changing leaves. Others associate the season with colder temperatures, the arrival of snow, and the dreaded “seasonal depression.”
This September, CCBH will launch our Parent Support Group, a virtual community designed to help parents heal, grow, cope with, and understand the ever-changing dynamics of parenting in the modern age.
When grades and school performance —or success in any one area — are top of mind, authentic family connections may seem far out of reach. If you find your family falling into the familiar cycle of stress for success, you may find your footing in one of these helpful refresh tools.
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