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Most of us were raised with the idea that real love comes with a feeling of certainty, and that doubt about a relationship is meaningful information about whether the relationship is right. For many people, doubt does come and go in the ordinary course of a relationship. But for some, doubt becomes something more persistent and more painful.

Relationship OCD, sometimes referred to as ROCD, is a presentation of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in which the mind becomes fixated on questions about a romantic partner or the relationship itself.

A planning tool from organizational psychology that more couples should know about. It’s called a pre-mortem, and it’s one of the most useful things to do before a major life transition, for the relationship especially.

This past weekend, I attended the Coaching Training Intensive (CTI) through the CAPP Institute, led by Valerie Burton. The impactful training was rooted in positive psychology, and I left energized by the reminder that well-being is not only about reducing distress, but also about intentionally cultivating joy, purpose, and resilience.

Chicago Center for Behavioral Health is thrilled to introduce our new add-on service, SkillSpace: Executive Functioning Check-ins, a flexible, growth-oriented service designed to help middle and high school students strengthen these essential skills.

How many times have you left a relationship that was no longer beneficial for you, only to be met with disdain? Or maybe, you’ve set a boundary that, to the other party, violates the relationship’s purpose?

Feeling drained lately? The Energy Triangle is a simple but powerful tool to help you understand where your energy is going—and whether it’s aligned with what matters most.

What if every step you’ve taken—every twist, every turn—was always leading you here? A therapist reflects on fate, meaning, and Emily Henry’s latest novel through an existential lens.

Finals season can bring a perfect storm of stress, procrastination, and burnout for high schoolers. That’s why we created the Executive Functioning Workbook for High Schoolers– a practical, therapist-designed tool to help teens strengthen the skills they need most during this high-pressure time of year. Executive functioning skills—like time management, organization, task initiation, and emotion…

In her book The Let Them Theory, Mel Robbins makes a striking claim:

“You are never stuck. That’s a lie you tell yourself.”

At first glance, Robbins’ claim might sound harsh — especially if you’re someone who truly feels stuck. You might be thinking, “But I do feel stuck. I don’t see a way forward.”
As a psychologist, I want to unpack what this actually means, and why it might be one of the most freeing, compassionate things you could acknowledge.

Healing Your Inner Child: A Conversation Across Time

Talking to your younger self isn’t just a social media trend—it’s a meaningful form of self-exploration. Inspired by a viral poem, many are engaging in inner child work by asking questions that bridge the past and present. Whether it’s through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, or personal reflection, this practice can foster healing and self-understanding. Ready to start the conversation? Begin with simple questions, and see where your inner child leads you.