Tips for Managing Family Dynamics During Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving can be stressful. Set boundaries, take breaks, and prioritize your peace. Self-care isn’t selfish—protect your mental health!
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Alex de Leon
Nov 52 min read
Managing Election Day Anxiety: Strategies for Staying Grounded
Feeling Election Day stress? Try grounding techniques, limit media, and focus on what you can control. Take breaks and practice self-care.
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Alex de Leon
Aug 143 min read
Navigating Back-to-School Anxiety: Tips for Parents and Students
As summer draws to a close, the excitement of a new school year begins to build.
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Alex de Leon
May 23 min read
Breaking the Silence: Navigating the Stigma of Men's Mental Health
Mental health issues are increasingly recognized as a critical component of public health, yet men are often left behind.
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Alex de Leon
Apr 101 min read
Navigating Awkward Questions and Meeting New People at Parties: Tips from Therapist Greg Rupprecht on Good Day Stateline
Our therapist, Greg Rupprecht, appeared on Tuesday's Good Day Stateline on FOX 39 to talk about how you can mentally prepare for parties.
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Alex de Leon
Mar 275 min read
Women’s History Month: Melissa Bice - From Anxiety to Applause in the Theater of Life
Melissa Bice's journey from the clutches of anxiety to the spotlight of theater is a tale of courage, self-discovery, and transformation.
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Alex de Leon
Mar 215 min read
Women's History Month: Dr. Collene Taylor - A Path to Healing and Empowerment in Mental Health
Hope and healing comes in many forms. One of those forms is Dr. Collene Taylor, founder of WithU Counseling in Rockford.
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Alex de Leon
Feb 283 min read
Avoid the trap of people-pleasing
People-pleasers are often considered to be kind, caring, and place other’s needs above their own.
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Alex de Leon
Feb 211 min read
Relaxation Exercise: Try deep breathing to bring down your anxiety
Relaxation exercises don't have to take long. Every little bit helps.
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Alex de Leon
Jan 32 min read
Tips on how to set a resolution and actually achieve them
Admit it. At some point in your life, you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to either eat healthier, exercise more, or maybe even quit smoking
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Alex de Leon
Dec 12, 20233 min read
Tips for a happy, healthy holiday season
The holiday season is a time to reflect, be with loved ones, and celebrate. However, there can be pitfalls.
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Alex de Leon
Nov 27, 20231 min read
From shifting career paths to how we came up with our name: IMHCA highlights Relevé Counseling
Former Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association President Coresair Mack interviews Relevé Counseling's Joanna de Leon.
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Alex de Leon
Nov 21, 20231 min read
Awkward or uncomfortable Thanksgiving conversations? Set boundaries ahead of time
Nearly 60% of young adults in the U.S. say they’d prefer to skip Thanksgiving due to awkward family conversations.
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Alex de Leon
Nov 21, 20231 min read
Eating disorder? Navigate Thanksgiving meal pitfalls with a strategy
A perfectly seasoned turkey may look amazing. But, those with an eating disorder, anticipation of digging in is replaced with anxiety.
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Alex de Leon
Oct 31, 20232 min read
As the clocks roll back, Seasonal Affective Disorder could spring forward
As the days get colder and nighttime starts earlier, millions of people feel almost as if their energy gets sapped during this time of year.
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Alex de Leon
Sep 6, 20231 min read
Stop Suicide, Save Lives
Winnebago County alone has one of the highest suicide rates in the state of Illinois.
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Alex de Leon
Jul 19, 20231 min read
Beating POST-EVENT SADNESS: A three-pronged strategy
In our latest series, learn about POST-EVENT SADNESS, the personality-type most vulnerable, and three ways to overcome it.
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Alex de Leon
Jul 9, 20231 min read
CELEBRATING PRIDE: Jay’s advice to those questioning their assigned gender
Questioning one’s gender is a hard and emotional process.
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Alex de Leon
Jul 5, 20231 min read
TRANSITIONING IS MORE THAN JUST A SURGERY: Steps can include social, legal transitions
Gender transition is more than just surgery, it can be a lifelong journey.
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Alex de Leon
Jul 3, 20231 min read
JAY ON TRANSGENDER ATHLETES: Competitors are not "switching" genders to gain a competitive advantage
Transgender athletes face a lot of criticism for competing, but Jay Swanson believes there is no credibilty behind those claims.
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