LGBT Affirming Trailblazers
Courage, resilience, and authenticity — these words beautifully encapsulate the spirit of the LGBT affirming trailblazers who have tirelessly fought for LGBT and queer rights. As LGBT pride in Chicago comes to a close, honoring these legends is important. Their stories, filled with bravery and unabashed truth, are a testament to the power of resistance…
Mindfulness Tools for Decision-Making
If you live in Chicago and have had to choose a restaurant for dinner, you probably know decision fatigue well. Choosing a dinner spot is just one of the decisions we might make in our day – in fact, our days are typically filled with many decisions that need to be made. Should you take…
Professional Coaching Services & Stress
In a city like Chicago, where people frequently come to pursue their careers, workplace stress continues to be a major topic for clients. This post aims to begin a larger conversation for anyone interested in stress management or professional coaching services around ongoing workplace stress that may be limiting your full potential. The…
Stages of Grief: What to Expect and What to Do
The impermanence of life means that it’s a natural part of the human experience to face a sense of loss. This can come in many forms and evoke a wide range of emotions such as sadness, anger, guilt, longing, or a mix of both positive and negative feelings. The grieving process is unique to each…
Attachment Style in Relationships
An attachment style explains the way people form and maintain emotional bonds with others. Attachment Theory has been widely studied and applied in the field of psychology, including by Chicago therapists and our Lakeview psychologists, and it has been found to have a significant impact on our relationships as well as our mental and emotional…