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It seems like just when the stakes get high– with talk of sex and drugs …your kids are turning to their peers instead of you for advice. Dr. Margo Jacquot, Psy.D. gives three things you can do to stay calm and support your budding pre-teen and teenager.
School is back in session. And, perhaps you’ve already had your first morning struggle with a child not wanting to go to school. Seems like anxiety and depression is growing in youth and adolescents. What are signs for you as a parent to look for to know if your…
Meet Elizabeth Berland, one of our newest clinicians here at The Juniper Center. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and has several years of experience working with children on the Autism spectrum, adolescents going through life changes, and adults with severe mental illnesses. That includes being trained in Applied…
Everyone has heard of the effects mental health can have on your body. Headaches, upset stomach, chest pain, these are all ways that your mind can impact how your body feels. Lower your stress and you will feel better physically. But did you know it works the other…
Why does it seem like our darling, sweet, cherub children turn into someone unrecognizable on the eve of their 12th birthday? There’s brains are going through amazing, completely normative change. And they are likely a little scared, too. Here’s how you can help them grow. Watch the video now.…
Women Presidents’ Organization Launches New Member Ranking and names women 2 watch The Juniper Center Included in Inaugural WPO Women 2 Watch List (Park Ridge, IL) (December 18, 2019) — The Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO) has announced a new ranking of WPO members, called the WPO Women 2 Watch.…
It’s no secret that Vaping has become a crisis in the US. Originally “hyped” as a “healthier” alternative to smoking, illnesses and even deaths are happening across the country, caused by vaping. Teens are at the highest risk–peer pressure may increase use and that youthful sense of invulnerability convinces them…
By Kate Wilamska, LCSW Not sure if it was Albert Einstein or Nicola Tesla, but whoever said this, was a genius: Everything in the universe is vibration. And that means we, humans, are both the energy sources and the antennas picking up vibrations from our surroundings. You might ask: so…
By Dr. Margo Jacquot Are your holidays with family neither merry, nor bright? This time of year tickles our expectations for tidings of great joy celebrating holidays with family. But what happens when your family brings you feelings that are quite the opposite? What happens when you just don’t like or can’t get…
What makes a relationship healthy? That’s a question that’s different from what one looks for in a relationship. Some couples want adventure and travel, others may prefer the quiet of home. Sometimes people are friends for years before realizing they’re in love. “Love at first site” is the mantra…
September is National Recovery Month. 2019 Marks the 30th year of this important initiative to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who recover. This year’s theme is theme is Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Are Stronger. The theme acknowledges…
It’s that time of year where sons and daughters pack up their lives and move to campus. For many first-time parents, or even parents whose kids have left for school before, the transition of having your child leave home is devastating. We birth them, watch them take their first steps,…
Meet Gloria Bernard. (she/they) Gloria Bernard doesn’t look at mental health and physical health as two separate entities– but rather as one unified system. In that way she has a holistic approach to therapy. Gloria has an impressive therapeutic education background: She’s a board certified, registered art therapist and…
A walk on the beach. A hike in the woods. Lying on the grass in your back yard. Connecting with nature is a wonderful way to relax and improve your mental health. Research says: Nature is good for your brain. In fact, a 2015 study out of Stanford found quantifiable evidence that…
Brené Brown Call to Courage got me thinking… I was watching Brené Brown’s Netflix’s special, The Call to Courage (Which I highly recommend to all!). She shared a story about the process she and her husband use to ameliorate misunderstandings. As a couple’s therapist, I couldn’t have been more excited…
. Mental health can feel like a taboo topic. It can make you feel like nobody can relate or that you need to shove away your illness. Stigma can force you to act like you’re okay because it seems like everyone else around you is doing just fine. But…
Waiting for your therapy appointment shouldn’t be a cause for anxiety. That’s one reason why Ari Groner, LCSW at The Juniper Center, wanted to create a space just for younger clients. The new Youth Lounge at The Juniper Center is less like a doctor’s office, and more like a cool…
Stop by The Juniper Center’s Booth at the OPRF Community Health & Wellness Fair Sunday March 10, 2019 11AM to 3PM Fitness Formula Club, Oak Park 1114 Lake St, Oak Park, IL 60301 At The Juniper Center’s Booth you can… Enter to win a Health & Wellness Goody Bag Try…
When we first came to Juniper Center my husband was dealing with depression and anxiety. As a result he lost his job and was very withdrawn from the family. Then, as the communication at home broke down, I knew it was time for us to seek help. After so many…
Work at The Juniper Center! Are you are amazing and looking to work with an amazing team of therapists? If you want the ability to spend the bulk of your work-life doing what you love, all while being supported by a top notch administrative and billing team, we may have…
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