By Hailey Heil When communicating with your partner, which part of you is speaking? Is it your true self or your ego? Perhaps you do not think of … [Read more...] about Ego In Relationships
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The Dating Blues
By Heather Shannon Are you feeling lonely and want a partner so bad, but don't feel it's possible? Does the prospect of trying at dating kind of make … [Read more...] about The Dating Blues
How to Encourage Vulnerability in Yourself & Others
By Hailey Heil Perhaps there is a disconnect in your relationship, but you are unsure of the source. You may feel distant from your partner, or like … [Read more...] about How to Encourage Vulnerability in Yourself & Others
To Sext or Not to Sext?
I’ve found that a lot of the research and articles available on sexting are centered around teens and potential risks. Are there other positive … [Read more...] about To Sext or Not to Sext?
Setting a Path For Your Long Distance Relationship
Navigating a relationship across city, state, or country lines takes an extra set of skills (trust me- I know!). Here are 12 ways to set yourself up … [Read more...] about Setting a Path For Your Long Distance Relationship
New Intern at Lotus Center Chicago
I am very pleased to join the team as a psychotherapy intern. I wanted to share how I arrived at this position, as well as a little bit about … [Read more...] about New Intern at Lotus Center Chicago
How to Find Your Turn-On
Your Sexual Roadmap By Heather Shannon Do you find yourself so busy or spread thin that you don’t have time to think about sex, much less get … [Read more...] about How to Find Your Turn-On
Breaking Down Cultural Impacts on Food and Body Image
American culture encourages a distorted view of food and body, which unfortunately feeds into an unhealthy stress cycle. By Heather … [Read more...] about Breaking Down Cultural Impacts on Food and Body Image
The Therapist’s Guide to Break-Up Recovery
How to Deal with a Breakup Like a Mental Health Professional By Heather Shannon, LCPC Did Cupid get it wrong this time? Here's how to … [Read more...] about The Therapist’s Guide to Break-Up Recovery
Food History and Controversy
Nutrition is a much debated and controversial field in the US and over the years, experts have touted many different ways of eating. As we learn more, … [Read more...] about Food History and Controversy