Different types of child and adolescent counselors are not equal. Only those parents with the right knowledge about child and adolescent counseling and its tools are likely to succeed in getting the best results for their children.

Even though many don't know where to find the counselors ... Click to read the article details

Finding a good marriage counselor who really cares about you and your marriage problems can be tough. When you experience constant bickering and arguments your self-esteem may be at its lowest point. You may feel afraid of a possible divorce, feel terrified and you may even worry about the ... Click to read the article details

Depression is a prevalent health care problem in other places besides northern Illinois, as it affects more than 19 million Americans, nationwide, every year, regardless of age, race, or gender. While depression is not a normal part of the aging process, there is a strong likelihood of it ... Click to read the article details

Forward-looking long term care administrators have long pondered how to eliminate the dejection and malaise that infests their facilities. They have heard about culture-change and tried various solutions: staff wearing regular clothes, pleasant bird cages, providing more resident options and ... Click to read the article details

Alzheimer's disease is seen often in elderly care and is the term used to describe a dementing disorder marked by certain brain changes, regardless of the age of onset. It is not a normal part of aging--it is not something that inevitably happens in later life.

Rather, it is one of the ... Click to read the article details

As a psychologist and marriage counselor, I find that there can be up to 25 warning signs that indicate you or a family member would benefit from counseling or therapy when experiencing PTSD.

First, what are these signs?

1. Exposure to possible death or serious injury that ... Click to read the article details

As a psychologist and counselor practicing in the Cary-Algonquin-Crystal Lake area of Illinois, I find that there are 21 essentials you can expect in your treatment for anxiety here.

But first, what are the symptoms of anxiety?
1. Excessive worry that is disproportionate to the ... Click to read the article details

As a psychologist and counselor practicing in the Woodstock-Cary-Algonquin-Crystal Lake and Lake in the Hills areas of Illinois, I find that there are 21 essentials you can expect when receiving counseling for problems in your blended family.

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Suicide is among the scariest words in our language; it inspires an immediate horror among the family and friends of the victim. People frequently experience a gut-wrenching dread, denial, shock, fear ... and even guilt.

It is a word so charged with universal dread, guilt and burning ... Click to read the article details

Finding a counselor can be confusing and frustrating...answering machines, insurance, credentials that look like alphabet soup etc....

Of course, quality is an over-used word but, how SHOULD people select and find a counselor, psychologist, or psychiatrist?

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Family problems can cause untold suffering and emotional problems. They can lead to depression, anxiety and even substance abuse. These problems are often very complex so timeliness can be crucial to a good counseling outcome -the sooner therapy is started, the better.

Conflicts like ... Click to read the article details