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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Grief Work: Honoring the Ebb and Flow
Grief is rarely a straight line. There is often an unspoken expectation that it should look like a to-do list—something to be ‘completed’ within a certain timeframe. This is reflected in phrases like “it’s time to move on,” or “be strong,” but the reality is often much more complex and non-linear. While the five stages…
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Now Accepting Blue Cross Blue Shield Community Health Plans!
CCIH now accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield Community Health (Medicaid) Plans! We have immediate availability for new clients. Clients interested in starting services at CCIH can call 773-754-7441 ext 2000 or request a call from us here.
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Working with Parts
Parts work is essential to the treatment of Complex Trauma (C-PTSD). Internal Family Systems (IFS) has made a significant contribution to the discussion of the treatment of parts, but it is not the only available model. Many philosophers and psychological thinkers have explored the concept of consciousness and the self and agree that they are…
