. 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 did you know that 1…
DetailsWaiting 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 space to hang out. New…
DetailsStop 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 your hand at Macrame or…
DetailsWhen 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 As a result he lost his job and was very withdrawn from the family.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 years of being together I…
DetailsWork 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 a spot for you. Here…
DetailsBy 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 behavioral issues. Over my years as a therapist, I have shared 12 step wisdom with clients again and again, drawing from Alcoholics Anonymous or Al-Anon…
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.…
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