I 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…
DetailsThe Juniper Center is pleased to welcome expanded hours for Mark Maluga, PhD, LCPC, at The Juniper Center’s Chicago office at 737 N. Michigan Ave. Dr. Maluga has been with The Juniper Center since February 2016, offering a broad spectrum of services in an LGBTQ affirming environment. Dr. Maluga is a clinical psychotherapist and…
DetailsThe Juniper Center is pleased to welcome four new clinicians to our practice. “What matters to you matters to us,” says founder and director Dr. Margo Jacquot. “Our goal is to provide you with the best care possible. The newest members of our team will help us do just that.” “We want to help you…
DetailsPracticing guided relaxation using a recording is a wonderful way to let go of tension and get out of your busy mind. There are so many recordings available, but did you know there is a science behind the techniques used? What is Yoga Nidra? In the yoga tradition, Yogis practiced a form of guided…
DetailsConnection between diet and mental health highlighted by new nutritionist at The Juniper Center. Some psychiatrists, too, have recently launched a rallying cry for a more integrative approach to mental health care — one that takes diet and other lifestyle factors into account in diagnosing, treating and preventing mental illness. In a paper recently published in The…
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