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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.

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.