Op-Ed: The Surprising Benefits of Remote Therapy

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Chicago Health is committed to publishing a diversity of opinions. The opinions expressed in this op-ed article are the author’s own. As a therapist, I’ve learned to read between the lines with my patients, recognizing that sometimes what isn’t said is just as important — if not more so — than what is said. Sometimes […]

Counseling before and after weight-loss surgery can be a big help

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Mayo Clinic Q&A By Karen Grothe, Ph.D. DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I decided to have bariatric surgery, but was told that I first need to go through counseling. What will those sessions involve, and would counseling really improve my chances of the surgery being successful? ANSWER: Before you have weight-loss surgery, it’s important to understand what […]

Deconstructing Grief

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Ways to help yourself and othersBy Katie Morell Grief is a topic difficult to discuss, but it’s universally felt. Intense grief can surface from a variety of circumstances; from the death of a loved one to the feeling of loss over disastrous current events. Symptoms Processing grief can be difficult. Some people prefer not to admit […]