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Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria Outside of ADHD

December 19, 2025/in Individual Therapy

Rejection sensitive dysphoria is often discussed in connection with ADHD, but what about outside of it? Here’s what you should know.

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Cognitive Reappraisal Fatigue and Constant “Positive Reframing”

December 8, 2025/in Individual Therapy

Cognitive reappraisal is the process of changing how we interpret a situation in an effort to alter our emotional response to it.

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Coping Strategies When Your Job Misaligns with Your Values

December 2, 2025/in Life Outside the Office

Addressing this situation thoughtfully can help protect your well-being and guide your career so that it better aligns with your values.

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Breaking Free from Comparison: How to Stop Measuring Yourself Against Others

November 25, 2025/in Individual Therapy

Comparison can create self-doubt, frustration, and distorted views of oneself or others. Here’s how you can stop comparing yourself to others.

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How to Support a Grieving Partner When You’re Also Grieving

November 19, 2025/in Couples Therapy

Supporting a grieving partner while you are also grieving calls for patience, empathy, and open communication.

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The Science of Emotional Contagion

November 18, 2025/in Life Outside the Office
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Finding Hope and Humanity When Our Communities Are Hurting

November 13, 2025/in Life Outside the Office

When a community contends with fear or uncertainty, it effects us all. These are some ways to find hope and help your Chicago community today.

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Why Mental Health Checkups Should Be as Routine as Physicals

November 11, 2025/in Individual Therapy
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The Real Impact of Video Games on Teenagers

November 6, 2025/in Life Outside the Office

Instead of viewing video games as inherently good or bad, it’s more helpful to understand their impact through an evidence-based lens.

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Mismatched Emotions: When Emotions Don’t Match Experience

November 4, 2025/in Life Outside the Office

Mismatched emotions occur when our internal emotional responses fail to align with what the situation “should” call for.

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