Our art therapist, Suzie Newman, will be running a Nature and Art mindfulness class series through the Hoffman Estates Park District this September and October! If you are interested in art, creativity, learning, mindfulness, nature and/or fun, check it out! All classes will be at…

People spend significant amounts of time avoiding their emotions. Instead of feeling the emotion and exploring it, people try to pretend it is not there. People typically use distraction and escape mechanisms to avoid their emotions. For example, some people indulge in self-pity; other people…

Every day, people face innumerable stressors. Whether it is a speech for work, or a simple family dinner, we feel the pressure to appease and perform under many circumstances. However, these circumstances are too often compared to previous circumstances we have been in; we think…

Who did you want to be as a child? Did you want to be a teacher, maybe a doctor, or perhaps a writer? What were your greatest fears as a child? Did you hate the dark, maybe scary movies, or perhaps getting yelled at? Try…

It is likely that the name Marie Kondo rings a bell. In the last several months, the tidying-up expert, bestselling author, and Netflix TV star, Marie Kondo, has caught the attention of billions across the globe due to her tidying-up method. Her method includes these…

Grounding Objects Sat. June 8th 1:00-3:00 at Grounded Wellness Center, Hoffman Estates, IL Workshop is $40.00 Grounding objects are objects that are typically distinguished by their smell, shape, weight, sound, or texture. They are any object that comforts an individual and helps them to remember…