Welcome to a better way of finding your therapist So you’ve decided to begin therapy, but are overwhelmed by the amount of choices. As the stigma around therapy has faded,…
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What is the Difference Between Empathy and Sympathy?
In a world filled with internet advice and quick solutions, the skills of empathetic listening are often under appreciated. This article explores the profound difference between being empathetic and sympathetic…
Could EMDR Help Me?
What is EMDR? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of therapy meant to access memories where they are stored in the brain and body. In short, it…
Overcoming Revenge Bedtime Procrastination for Better Mental Health
What is Revenge Bedtime Procrastination? After a long day of fulfilling obligations, completing tasks, and taking care of others, that stretch of time before going to bed can feel sacred:…
Great Lakes Psychology Group Opens Newest Office in Aurora, IL
Great Lakes Psychology Group is excited to announce the opening of our latest location in Aurora, Illinois. Great Lakes Psychology Group was founded in Michigan in 2011 by therapists who…
Harnessing Instant and Delayed Gratification
Instant and Delayed Gratification: What are they? Gratification refers to the pleasure or satisfaction derived from the attainment of one's goals or desires. Instant gratification is the desire or immediate…
The Benefits of Keeping a Thought Journal
Everyone has been there—your smartphone had an automatic software update overnight and your typical 6:30 am alarm did not go off. You spring out of bed in a panic after…