General
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Our Essential Concepts: An Integrated Approach
There is no single model that can address all the complexity of human experience and suffering. Therefore, it is important that we wrestle with the task of integrating neurobiological understanding with relational approaches to develop an approach that is unique to each person with whom we are on the journey.
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March 19th: Vote to Bring Chicago Home
Bring Chicago Home will establish city funding to address homelessness and invest in affordable housing that can create longstanding solutions.
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Remembering What We Know About Trauma
Though it can seem like “Trauma-informed treatment” is a recent concept in the field of mental health, awareness of the impact of traumatic events has been present since the beginning of contemporary mainstream psychological thought.
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Experimenting with Somatic Resources: Lessons from Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Somatic resources are actions we can take to help our nervous systems to regulate. You will find some ideas below on various types of somatic resources to experiment with. Because our nervous systems crave regulation, you may already be doing some of these, even if you’re not conscious of them! Please note that being present…
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A Trauma Informed Approach to Medication Management
We are thrilled to say that Kyle McKinley has decided to remain at CCIH as both a prescriber and therapist, and will begin offering medication management appointments in November 2023! Kyle is a licensed Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of mental health care experience, who is currently finishing up his year as…
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Caring for Ourselves During Transitions
Transitions come in our lives for a multitude of reasons. Some of these reasons may be exciting, such as having a child or moving in with our partner. Others may be incredibly challenging, such as the diagnosis of an illness or the death of a loved one. In either case, these changes can stir up…
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Nurturing Healthy Boundaries
Healthy boundaries act as an invisible force that protects our emotional, mental, and physical health. They help us form our identities, serving as guidelines that define where we end and others begin. Boundaries allow us to establish limits on what we are comfortable with, what we are willing to tolerate, and what we require to…
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Scroll with Intention
A lot of us have thought or even said “social media is a total mind suck,” but can it also be a helpful tool to inspire and heal? I think it all depends on content.
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Prioritizing Self-Care during the Holiday Season
For some, the holidays can for some be a joyous time of the year, but for others, it can be a time laden with anxiety and stress. If you are someone that feels depressed or overwhelmed by the holiday season, first, know that you are not alone. It is quite common for this season to…