Olive Branch First Impressions This week marks one month since I began my internship journey at Olive Branch Counseling Associates Inc. as a graduate level intern. I am honored to have been awarded this opportunity and although I have only been here a short time, Olive Branch has already made a strong impression on me.... Continue Reading →
Sleep Hygiene
Do you have trouble falling asleep? Often times one can be so tired, that when they put their head on the pillow, they become wide awake. That’s frustrating. Several factors can contribute to poor sleep patterns. One major cause of sleep problems is cell phone use at bed time. Studies have shown that the light... Continue Reading →
Kate Spade
Kate Spade was a 55-year-old fashion designer who sold colorful handbags. Kate was inspired by her husband Andy to start a handbag company. Kate Spade lived in New York and had more than 140 retail shops and outlet stores across the United States, and more than 175 stores internationally (CNN, 2018). Over time, Kate distanced... Continue Reading →
Self-Care
How often do you find yourself putting yourself last on your list of things to do? Kids, laundry, carpools, cooking, cleaning, working, it never ends. Do you hear a voice in your head telling you to just run away? Often times, when we put everything before us, nonverbally we tell our environment... Continue Reading →
Farewell to Olive Branch
It has reached that time as I depart ways with Olive Branch as an undergraduate intern. Words cannot express how amazing it was and grateful I am to have been a part of such a great practice among outstanding counselors for my internship. I believe that while interning here I was able to gain a... Continue Reading →
Time for Goodbye
My time as an undergrad intern here at Olive Branch has come to an end. It has been an experience I will never forget. I have learned so much these past several months. Being able to spend time with the children at Acorn Child Care has taught me overall patience and the different ways children... Continue Reading →
Fear of Change
I have often heard it said that people do not like change. Does that include even the good change? How often have you started a new job, and the initial few weeks are filled with anxiety? That change includes several changes along with it! New people, a new boss, a new work flow, a new... Continue Reading →
Postpartum Group at Olive Branch!
Beginning this Wednesday April 18th, a postpartum group run by Carolyn LoScuito, MA, LPC will be starting again! When: Wednesdays @ 5:15 pm Where: OBCA 6819 W. 167th Street, Tinley Park, IL Contact: Please contact Carolyn at (708) 580-6783 to register or to answer any questions! Postpartum Challenges Being a new mom is an exhilarating,... Continue Reading →
Stress
Stress in relation to mental wellbeing can be defined as strain or pressure. This type of tension can result from work, family, relationships, school, etc. Maybe you are feeling stressed out from all of the above! When stress becomes out of control, the side effects can be seen emotionally and physically. Emotionally there might be... Continue Reading →
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