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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…
By Ann Tharayil, LCSW, The Juniper Center Self-compassion sounds like being nice to yourself. Most of us would probably equate it to self-care and think “Yeah, I got this already. Make sure you slow down and treat yourself to a massage once in a while.” But self-compassion is a…
By Ann Tharayil, LCSW, The Juniper Center Some of the most sage wisdom on healthy relationships can be found in the teachings of 12 step programs for those in recovery from addiction. Over my years as a therapist, I have shared 12 step wisdom with clients again and again, drawing from…
By Ann Tharayil The celebrity loss of life from suicide this past week was disturbing for so many. Our hearts feel empathy for families and loved ones immediately affected. For anyone struggling with depression the news can feel downright scary. Why did these people, despite their successful lives decide to…
The Juniper Center Founder and Director, Dr. Margo Jacquot, and Molly Deslandes, Postdoctoral Fellow, slated to speak. The Illinois Diversity Council (ILDC) is partnering with the LGBT Chamber of Commerce to present the 1st annual LGBTQIA Roundtable. The half-day program takes place on Thursday June 14 from 8 am to…
By Ann Tharayil, LCSW, The Juniper Center Have you ever felt like your sweet cherub of a child suddenly is having a strange reaction to you? Did it coincide with the day they became a teenager? My feelings about this were affirmed in an article I read on parenting teens…
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