Chicago Center for Integration and Healing
Believe that a further shore is reachable from here. Believe in miracles and cures and healing wells.
— Seamus Heaney
The effects of trauma can be complex and pervasive.
Yet, with informed treatment and support, we all have a tremendous potential to heal. A large and growing body of research into the neurobiology of attachment and trauma informs our treatment strategies. Effective treatment requires the integration of relational, developmental and body-centered approaches.
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CCIH Online Magazine
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Get to know Jillion, CCIH’s New Staff Therapist!
What initially got you interested in therapy? I have navigated my own mental health and participated in therapy at various points in my life. That journey has shown me how powerful and healing vulnerable, safe, and genuine human connection can be.
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In-person vs Telehealth Therapy
Meeting together in person allows us to use more tools for working with the nervous system in the present moment and better supports the relational experience that we believe is crucial for the healing of complex trauma.
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Practicing Together: Therapy in Uncertain Times
There has been a shooting. The Supreme Court has handed down a ruling. Bombs have been dropped. Floodwaters are rising. Fire is raging. As I reach for my phone to read the news, I am immediately flooded with emotion by the coverage and commentary that fill my feeds. I am aware of feelings of anger,…
