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Courage and Resilience while Pursuing Racial Justice
Yesterday, January 20, 2020 marked the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday! Many of you had the day off of school, work, or other responsibilities. Whether you took a few moments or hours, I hope that you reflected, took action, or volunteered during...
Alexandra Hoerr on WGN Radio – Reconnecting in Relationships
Alexandra guests on a segment of the Pete McMurray show at WGN Radio to discuss a quest for peace, connecting and disconnecting (hello there smartphones), as well as ways to re-kindle and focus-in on important relationships including multi-decade love. Click Here for...
Starting Off the New Year Right
The start of the new year is always a good time to reflect on the past year and make goals for the future. The new year can be great, filled with a lot of positives, and on the other side it can also be a difficult season for people. What I mean is the turn of the new...
Fighting Off Seasonal Affective Symptoms
Coming from a much milder climate, the winter months in Chicago (and by winter months in Chicago I mean basically October-April) were an adjustment, to say the least. The sun sets before 5pm, so most of the day is dark. And even during daylight hours, it’s pretty...
Surviving Spring Semester
You might be looking at the title of this post and think it doesn’t apply to you because you’re no longer a student who has to worry about spring semester. However, I think spring “semester” is a phenomenon that affects us all, no matter how long we’ve been out of...
Excerpts to Spark Your Soul
“Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one…HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!” Now what?! Setting resolutions, turning a new leaf, “new year, new me.” These are all some common phrases that are used to motivate us to embark on bettering ourselves for the next 365 days....
Guilt Free New Year’s Resolutions
I was once a person who avoided New Year’s resolutions like the plague! I disliked the feelings of guilt and shame that I inevitably experienced when I failed to meet my goals. I lacked serious motivation because of the dread of failure. As a result, I worked hard at...
What’s On My Bookshelf: The Assertiveness Guide for Women – How to Communicate Your Needs, Set Healthy Boundaries and Transform Your Relationships
I first heard about Dr. Julie De Azevedo Hanks, PhD, LCSW book on assertiveness from a client that I’m working with. Can I say, what a great recommendation! This was a book that was accessible to counselors and clients alike. Her coaching in self-exploration of your...
Brightening the Holidays
The holiday season can be a mixed experience for many. For some, it’s a season of stress, grief, conflict, or an odd mix of joy and sadness wrapped up in an annoying flashy bow. So many things come into play: family dynamics, increased financial obligations, to-do...
Self-Worth: Aligning Life with Your Values
Self-worth is a popular topic right now in the mental health field because of how much one’s view of oneself can impact their overall feeling of worth. A lot of my clients struggle to answer the question, where is your self-worth coming from, or what defines your...