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Spencer Dimmick
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What Exactly is Mindful Journaling?
Chances are that at some point in your life, in or out of therapy, you’ve had people suggest you take to keeping a journal. For many...
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Spencer Dimmick
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Asexuality and Aromanticism - A Different Kind of Love
As we approach Valentine’s Day, I think it’s important to talk a little about one of the lesser-known LGBTQIA+ identities. Asexuality is...
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Paul Kang
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Balancing Cultures and Emotions: Navigating Relationships in a Korean American Journey
by Paul Kang, LPC It feels like we spend a lot of our time scrolling on social media. I know I do. Some messages I often see while...
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Dr. Louis V. Haynes
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Breaking Free: Unveiling the Hidden Toll of Homophobia, Transphobia, and Binary Gender Constraints
As we celebrate Pride month, I am alarmed, angry, and saddened with the surge of anti-LGBTQ legislation that has emerged across the...
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Anissa Garcia, LPC
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Black History Month: My Responsibility as a Non-Black Person
by Anissa Garcia, LPC The month of February marks the beginning of Black history month. During this month we celebrate and acknowledge...
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Dr. Diana Hinojosa
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“Pongase las Pilas”: A moment of reflection to honor Hispanic Heritage month
Dr. Diana Hinojosa I grew up in the Little Village neighborhood in Chicago, a Mexican-American community full of life, struggle, and...
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Sam Bennett, LPC
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The pride is right
by Sam Bennett, LPC Each June, for Pride Month, many people around the world celebrate the diversity and inclusion of the LGBTQIA+...
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Sam Bennett, LPC
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Taking back our narrative: Women and empowerment
by Sam Bennett, LPC and Louis V. Haynes, PsyD Why are women twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety and depression as men? Why are...
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Yvette Fruscione, LCPC
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Holiday Pride
Holidays are often filled with excitement of warm smells of Christmas cookies baking in the oven, giving gifts to those you love, and...
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Dr. Louis V. Haynes
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Teaching Kids Gratitude
Dr. Haynes was invited to the morning talk show Despierta Chicago on Univision, where he watched several videos on children opening...
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Dr. Louis V. Haynes
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So You Want to Feel More Connected to Your Partner?
By Dr. Louis V. Haynes Many of the couples that reach out to me looking to start couple’s counseling for the first time have one goal in...
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Dr. Louis V. Haynes
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Being Gay and Islamic
It has been such a privilege working with Gay Muslims over the years and in hearing many of the narratives of my clients, I can...
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Dr. Louis V. Haynes
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Can Open Relationships be as Satisfying as Monogamous Ones?
By Dr. Louis V. Haynes The themes in the article below are definitely what I have seen in working with couples. Yes, you can find...
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Dr. Louis V. Haynes
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How Not Putting Your Dirty Clothes in the Hamper Can Lead to Divorce or Break-Up
By Dr. Louis V. Haynes How can something seemingly so mundane result in the end of your relationship? Learn three things you can do to...
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Dr. Louis V. Haynes
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Why Transgender Pride Matters
By Dr. Louis V. Haynes Although Pride month is over, being proud of your sexual orientation and gender identity and expression should...
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Dr. Louis V. Haynes
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10 Big, Divorce-Proofing Talks To Have Before Getting Married
By Dr. Louis V. Haynes The truth of the matter is that a good portion of your arguments with your significant other are likely...
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Dr. Louis V. Haynes
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Everything You Think You Know About Addiction is Wrong
By Dr. Louis V. Haynes I really like this Ted Talk quite a bit. I have difficulty watching shows like Intervention, specifically due to...
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Dr. Louis V. Haynes
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Here's How to Stay Depressed
By Dr. Louis V. Haynes If paradoxical interventions for treating depression worked, this is definitely the video to watch. This video...
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Dr. Louis V. Haynes
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8 Reasons to Go to Therapy
By Dr. Louis V. Haynes I really liked this article about how to know when to see a therapist. I appreciate how the field is really...
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