“Too many people think therapy is about fixing something that is broken,” says Ann Tharayil, LCSW, at The Juniper Center. “But in reality, therapy is beneficial for anyone at any time, regardless of what issues they are dealing with.” Although it can be crucial when someone is going through a crisis or transition, it can…
DetailsVirtual Lunch Break with the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce Zoom in to join Dr. Margo Jacquot from The Juniper Center to discuss ways to best manage your mental health while we are sheltering in place amid fears of the future in the workplace. COVID-19 has forced us to change our daily life and normal…
Details“We know that queer youth are at higher risk for suicide, behavioral issues, and homelessness compared to their cis-het peers, but what we also know, is what we can do to decrease these risks. Having queer specific support spaces can be LIFE SAVING! As a clinician at The Juniper Center, I have seen, first-hand, the impact that…
DetailsTwo moms talk about when and how to talk to their children at different ages and stages, about avoiding drug and alcohol abuse. Especially effective when one of the moms is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and a Certified Supervisor Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor.
DetailsYour pre-teen and teenaged children are getting very adept at pushing your buttons. That’s a natural part of their process to separate from you as they age. Dr. Jacquot shares tips on keeping your cool as your pre-teens and teens (seemingly) delight in testing you.
Detailsin a past “Mom to Mom,” Dr. Jacquot talked about how important it is to know your teenage kids’ friends. Here she shares some tips on how to do that, by making your house “the cool house” where everyone wants to hang out. And by “cool” she means unobtrusively supervised. Parenting Teens: How Make Your…
DetailsHow much screen time is too much? How do you create a “people first” culture in your home? Dr. Margo Jacquot, PsyD gives advice on creating “screen free zones” in the house, respecting that phones do have a good side, and making peace at home.
DetailsIt 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.
DetailsSchool 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 child might be struggling. Maybe…
DetailsMeet 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 Behavior Analysis (ABA), which is…
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