ADHD and Time
If you’ve read my blogs before, you’ll have seen several others about ADHD. ADHD is one of my areas of focus and I love helping clients...
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- 1 day ago
- 4 min
Emetophobia: The Fear of Throwing Up
What is it? Emetophobia is the fear of throwing up. Though this may sound common, often children who struggle with...
- 3 days ago
- 4 min
Conquering Low Motivation
Coping with low motivation is a common challenge that many people face at various points in their lives. Whether it’s related to work,...
- Sep 4
- 5 min
High School Freshman Year: How to Make the Most of It—Advice from Seniors Who’ve Been There
Starting high school is a milestone that many teens look forward to. It means you are growing up and surrounded by the older kids that...
- Sep 4
- 4 min
Ways To Express Your Feelings
Each week, I have a client think of a question. We write this question on a sticky note, then we post it on the wall. This client is the...
- Sep 4
- 4 min
Dealing with Infidelity
How to navigate the aftermath of infidelity and steps towards healing and rebuilding trust. Infidelity is not an easy or fun topic to...
- Aug 31
- 4 min
Parenting Tips: Screen Time
Technology is continuing to become a part of our everyday lives. Screens are everywhere you look. Televisions, ipads, smart phones,...
- Aug 30
- 5 min
Understanding Love Languages:
An overview of the 5 love languages and how understanding them can help enhance relationships. Most people have heard of or have a brief...
- Aug 27
- 5 min
Blended Families: Challenges and Solutions
Blended families are family units just like any other families, but ones that come with a few more challenges. Blended families are...
- Aug 25
- 4 min
Is Self-Care Really That Important?
If you are like most people, you probably don’t spend too much time thinking about self-care. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life...
- Aug 20
- 4 min
Change Is Hard!
Do you feel like you’re having the same conversations over and over in therapy? Does it feel like you finally came to understand and...
- Aug 17
- 6 min
Balancing Work and Family Life
It can be incredibly challenging to find a balance between work and family life. Whether you have young children, are a dual-career...
- Aug 15
- 4 min
Thinking Traps and CBT: Part 2
If you read one of my recent blogs about thinking traps and how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help, you know I hinted at a...
- Aug 15
- 2 min
Get To Know Your Therapist: Jordan Adamson, LPC
Where did you go to school? I grew up in Wisconsin and decided to stick around that area before moving to the Chicago suburbs! I got my...
- Aug 13
- 5 min
Create Shared Meaning Together: Rituals of Connection
You did it! You and your partner made it through the steps of the Sound Relationship House, all the way to the top. When we get to the...
- Aug 12
- 2 min
What to Expect In Your First Session With Jordan Adamson, LPC
Sessions with children Before I meet your child: For the first session, I like to meet with parents/guardians only. That way we can...
- Aug 6
- 3 min
Making Life Dreams Come True
Congratulations! If you’re reading this, you’ve made it to the 6th floor of the Sound Relationship House. While we are not at the very...
- Aug 2
- 4 min
Transforming Summer Boredom into Bonding Moments
Summer is a time for sun and relaxation, but also for many parents a time where it can feel like a lot of pressure to keep your kids...
- Jul 31
- 3 min
Finding Peace in Chaos: How Family Dinners Strengthen Relationships
Everyone is so busy nowadays. Weekdays are filled with school demands, extracurricular activities, work, chores and if you're lucky some...
- Jul 30
- 4 min
Mental Health: Truths and Myths Revealed
Misinformation about mental health can spread like a wildfire. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to tell the difference between facts...
- Jul 25
- 3 min
Coping with Life Transitions: A Therapist’s Perspective
Families go through numerous life transitions, each bringing its own unique set of challenges and opportunities for growth. Families deal...
- Jul 16
- 4 min
Feeling Down? Tips to Lift Your Mood and Boost Mental Health
Feeling in a funk? Because, same. I feel like I’ve been in a “funk” for a few months now (actually more than that). It’s hard. But we all...
- Jul 11
- 4 min
Laughing Together: The Therapeutic Power of Humor in Relationships
Humor is an important factor in all aspects of life. It is something that can make someone’s mood instantly better, it’s something that...
- Jul 9
- 4 min
Breaking the Stigmas: Understanding and Overcoming Mental Health Barriers
Stigma is when someone views you negatively due to a characteristic that they considered to be a disadvantage. Stigmas with mental health...
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