Forest Therapy Focuses the Senses and Increases Well-being

Man walking on nature trail in beautiful peaceful forest

Nature used to be an integral part of the lives of human beings. But today, our connection to Mother Nature is minimal. “Most people in our society spend most of their time indoors, so we’re disconnected from our senses,” says Jodi Trendler, a certified forest therapist. “We don’t listen to what our bodies are telling […]

Check In Instead of Stressing Out

stress ball

The other day I was speaking with a friend, the father of a sophomore at one of our prestigious Chicago Public Schools (CPS) high schools. His son is achieving a 96 percent to 98 percent in most of his academic subjects. In one class, he has only a 90 percent. The student is also involved […]