By Jennifer Moreno A time for hot cocoa by the fire, sips of egg nog, and family. It is a festive time of togetherness that a lot of us look forward to throughout the year. The Holidays may not always feel so carefree when you are remembering a loved one who has passed on. Whether…
DetailsBy Dr. Margo Jacquot Holidays are a time when family gathers from near and far. For some that inspires joy and excitement, but what about difficult family relationships? What do you do when you don’t really care to spend time with your family? Or what do you do if you want to see some…
DetailsEven though the election is over, political talk, feelings about the results and the reactions from “the other side” are still palpable. Facebook posts, coffee shop conversations, conversations over lunch at work or with friends continue hourly, daily. On Facebook we can exit the conversation quickly and easily, but what do we do if we…
DetailsPlease join us for this 6 CEU event! Do you ever wish you had more tools to help you treat people with chronic anxiety disorders? Would you like to help your clients more effectively and permanently change their anxiety responses? Join us for a day of informative and practical strategies for helping even those with…
DetailsI am an avid reader of writings in my field, often posting links to articles and resources on mental health, transgender, relationships (with self and others) and a variety of other topics on The Juniper Center Facebook Page. It was fun in my meandering search about parenting and back to school as I prepared…
DetailsEvery parent knows that August means it is time to prep for back to school. For some parents, this is as simple as getting some new folders and notebooks, but if you have a trans child that is transitioning at the beginning of the school year, this means much more than just buying some school…
DetailsMany parents come into my office asking if their child is identifying as transgender because it seems to be a popular trend. People believe that their child’s gender identity issues are just a phase and they often blame the media attention around this topic. With Caitlyn Jenner making headlines and Jazz Jennings (a young…
DetailsWith special tips for LGBTQ Parents As kids return to school, some kids will be billed because their parents identify as LGBTQ. We know that bullies are always on the prowl and that, sadly, many, many kids will be bullied at school. Being bullied is always painful, but when the bullying revolves around your family,…
DetailsIt was a full house at the Sunrise Grill in Des Plaines on Friday, July 22, as current and prospective members of the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce came to network, enjoy a delicious full breakfast, and hear Dr. Margo Jacquot, Psy.D., founder and director of The Juniper Center, talk and take questions on…
DetailsWhat’s all this Gender Business? And, what does it have to do with my business? A discussion about the LGBTQ communities and business in Park Ridge Friday, July 22 8:30-9:45 am Sunrise Grill 1930 E. Touhy Ave. Des Plaines, IL From bathrooms to fitting rooms; laws to employer’s rights, the changes in how sexual orientation…
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