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Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) teaches us that Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) comes from doubts in our mental processing. Unlike other therapies, which view OCD obsessions as a series of “random” or “intrusive” thoughts, I-CBT gives clients a sense of control over how their brain is conceptualizing triggering concepts.  Instead of treating the anxiety and…

If you’ve set resolutions before, you may know they aren’t always easy to maintain for 365 days. Here are a few ways to be selective about what you focus on in the new year. We hope whatever routines you choose bring fulfillment and health, no matter what shape they take.

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.

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.

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.