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• posted: Mar. 25, 2026
• mental health,  tinley park counseling,  embodiment,  tinley park psychotherapy,  psychologist

In this blog series, we covered a lot based on the book Getting Our Bodies Back by Christine Caldwell. I learned a great deal from this book, especially the importance of paying Read More

• posted: Mar. 25, 2026
• mental health,  mental wellness,  counseling,  physical health,  physical wellness,  tinley park counseling,  sensory processing disorder,  psychology,  tinley park therapy

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) describes a difference in how the brain interprets and responds to sensory information. This includes input from sight, sound, touch, taste, smell and movement. For people Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2026
• mental health,  counseling,  psychotherapy,  executive functioning,  tinley park counseling,  procrastination

Ever listen to a song and feel like it was written just for you? There is this Francesca Battistelli song that is running through my brain these days because it Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2026
• mental health,  tinley park illinois,  tinley park counseling,  illinois counselors,  mental health counseling

Emotional regulation refers to the skills people use to understand, manage and respond to their emotions in ways that are appropriate for a situation. Rather than eliminating feelings, emotional regulation Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2026
• counseling,  illinois counseling,  psychotherapy,  tinley park illinois,  tinley park counselors

In the previous blog, I introduced the difference between feedback and criticism. In Part Six, I will address blame and our inner critic. Blame and Burden According to Caldwell, taking responsibility for Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2026
• mental health,  counseling,  psychotherapy,  tinley park illinois,  tinley park counseling,  therapy,  tinley park counselors

Mindfulness breathing is one of the most accessible and effective ways to support both mental and physical wellbeing. By gently directing attention to the breath, we can calm the nervous Read More

• posted: Mar. 10, 2026
• mental health,  counseling,  illinois counseling,  psychotherapy,  tinley park illinois,  tinley park counseling,  counselor

We now turn to another important section of the book: Feedback versus Criticism. Caldwell explores how our interpretation of the world and others shapes both our reactions and our perceptions. Feedback describes Read More

• posted: Mar. 03, 2026
• mental health,  mental wellness,  mindfulness,  embodiment

The five interventions follow directly after the five intentions mentioned in the previous blog. They require us to pay close attention to unconscious habits or actions we may have. These Read More

• posted: Feb. 11, 2026
• mental health,  mental wellness,  counseling,  illinois counseling,  psychotherapy,  stress management,  anger management,  coping skills,  tinley park illinois,  oak forest illinois,  mokena illinois,  tinley park counseling

Anger is a normal human emotion. Everyone feels it at times, perhaps when plans fall apart, when we feel treated unfairly, or when we face ongoing stress. Anger itself is Read More

• posted: Feb. 11, 2026
• mental health,  mental wellness,  counseling,  psychotherapy,  physical health,  physical wellness,  personal goals,  confidence,  new year,  resolutions

What resolutions have you thought about making this new year? The new year is a great time to take stock, reevaluate goals, and take positive action to resolve unsettled concerns Read More

• posted: Feb. 11, 2026
• mental health,  mental wellness,  physical health,  physical wellness,  somatic therapy,  holistic health,  mind and body

In the first blogs, we explored how to bring awareness to our bodies and introduced The Moving Cycle, a step-by-step process of reconnecting with our true essence. Now we will begin to Read More

• posted: Feb. 06, 2026
• mental health,  mental wellness,  counseling,  psychotherapy,  mindfulness,  mind and body connection,  mind,  body,  reconnection,  awareness,  attunement

In the first blog of this series, we explored how Getting Our Bodies Back by Chrstine Cadlwell brings awareness to our bodies and how incorporating our bodies is essential to Read More

• posted: Feb. 06, 2026
• mental health,  mental wellness,  connection,  anxiety,  mindfulness,  physical health,  physical wellness,  mind and body connection,  somatic practices

In mental health, the primary focus is often placed on the mind, our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors. Yet this causes us to overlook the powerful role the body plays in Read More

• posted: Feb. 04, 2026
• mental health,  mental wellness,  anxiety,  mindfulness,  positive thinking,  depression,  self-esteem,  affirmations,  daily routine,  mantra

As we start to better understand the human psyche and learn more about how the brain processes information, we have learned that brain cells can be regenerated. It takes 21 Read More

• posted: Feb. 04, 2026
• mental health,  mental wellness,  psychotherapy,  mindfulness,  change,  adjustment,  uncertainty,  community

Hello, I am new here at Olive Branch Counseling Associates. I have the privilege to conduct my undergrad internship here and learn from whom I believe are the best counselors Read More

• posted: Jan. 14, 2026

In a society that enforces positivity and Good Vibes Only and Stay Positive, it makes it difficult to make room for emotions that are seen as "unpleasant," “bad,” or “unwanted. Read More