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 much deeper concept. My understanding…
DetailsBy 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 Alcoholics Anonymous or Al-Anon (a…
DetailsBy 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 leave us? For family members…
DetailsThe 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 noon. The location is the…
DetailsBy 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 from the New York Times.…
DetailsBy Ann Tharayil, LCSW, The Juniper Center The other day my 13-year-old son approached me and said, “Okay, mom. Don’t freak out. But here is the plan the guys are making. So just sit down right here and let me explain.” I had to laugh. It was a good approach and it also…
DetailsThis post originally appeared in September of 2015. Unfortunately, tragically, it continues to be a relevant and persistent concern. Elaine’s* son was off and running on his first week as a high schooler at a big, urban school. He told her about his teachers, talked about the other kids, making friends, and other elements of…
DetailsMonica Smiley, publisher and CEO of Enterprising Women magazine, announced the winners of the 2018 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards, an annual tribute to the world’s top women entrepreneurs. Dr. Margo Jacquot, founder and director of The Juniper Center was named a winner in the “over $1 million and up to $2 million in annual revenues”…
DetailsMost people dread that first set of holidays after a divorce. If you have kids and they will be with you for the holidays, the loss of your partner might be a bit easier to tolerate. However, if you are the spouse who won’t have your kids on this first Christmas, the day may be…
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