Seasonal depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD for short, is a form of depression that typically impacts people during the winter months, when exposure to sunlight and temperature changes naturally occur.Research indicates that about six percent of the American population, primarily those people living in northern states, suffers from SAD. It is also believed that one in ten...[ read more ]
Life wouldn’t be life without those little irritants that push our buttons. And when our buttons get pushed, it’s completely natural to feel angry. In fact, anger is a normal emotion that can facilitate better communication and positive change when expressed appropriately.But for some people, managing their own anger is challenging. Usually these people are the last to know they...[ read more ]
Let’s face it. The thought of an endless summer is a beautiful thing. For those of us lucky enough to live in Chicago, it may mean taking in one of the many beaches, parks, museums, festivals, or just generally getting out in the great city under the summer sun. But alas, summer comes to an end, and whether that be...[ read more ]
"No such thing as spare time. No such thing as free time. No such thing as down time. All you got is life time. Go." -Henry Rollins This quote is a good reminder that despite what we are going through, this moment is our life time. Sometimes we feel the need to wait until the “right time.” Sometimes our negative...[ read more ]
What Made Maddy Run: The Secret Struggles and Tragic Death of an All-American Teen by Kate Fagan In What Made Maddy Run, ESPN columnist and author of The Reappearing Act, Kate Fagan, tells the story of the life and tragic death of Madison Holleran. Madison was a high school soccer and track star who went on to run at the University of Pennsylvania....[ read more ]
After housing my office in the beautiful Monadnock building in Chicago, I am excited to now see clients in Oak Park! As much as I will miss being downtown, I think my clients will enjoy the predictability of traffic in Oak Park versus Chicago (see summer road closures in Chicago), not to mention parking. My new office is located within...[ read more ]
