Adolescent Therapist, Emily Hasselquist, LCSW

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry with Dr. Lin Lu, MD, PhD

For more information, call Whitney - 336-5621, ext. 150.

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PROGRAMS AT GURNEE COUNSELING CENTER.

Beginning Anew : Breathing New Life into Your Relationships.
Beginning Anew is a process for resolving conflicts and improving communication in relationships. Our approach combines elements of ancient Buddhist wisdom with cutting edge behavioral research on successful relationships. We have used this model successfully with couples, families, small businesses and other organizations. This format is simple and it really works.

If you would like to find out more about how this model could benefit you or the people you work with, call Whitney- 336.5621, ext. 150.

Discovery:  An 8-week group for Middle School boys.
Group members will participate in fun therapeutic activities and discussions that promote self-confidence, assertiveness, teamwork, problem solving, decision-making, self discovery, anger management and peer relationships. 
Call Debbie Ellis at ext. 148 for more information.

Girls Group
This group is designed for girls looking to improve their coping skills and build confidence. Topics addressed will include self-esteem building, assertiveness training, healthy relationships, and
learning positive coping skills to deal with life's stressors.

Activities and discussion will help girls recognize their own strengths,build confidence, and experience the support and friendship of fellow girls. Group curriculum will a combination of strengths based, cognitive behavioral, and art therapy techniques to teach skills group members will be able to use throughout young adulthood.

Ideal candidates include girls 15-18 who may be experiencing feelings of anxiety or depression, poor self-esteem, or girls having trouble maintaining positive friendships.
Call Emily Hasselquist at ext. 126 for more information.


Girl Power: A group for girls ages 11-14 as well as a group for High School girls
Spend some time meeting new friends and learn how to increase your self-esteem, social skills and conflict resolution skills while enjoying arts and crafts, fun games, and other activities.
Call Debbie Ellis at ext. 148 for more information.

Transition to High School Group
This group is designed for 8th graders who will be starting high school in the fall. Starting high school can be a stressful transition for many students. This group will help them develop skills that will prepare them
for the high school experience. Topics will include self-advocacy, study skills and organization, assertiveness, social skills, problem solving techniques, and learning healthy coping skills to deal with stressors.

Participants will be able to share their concerns and questions about high school with other group members while building new friendships along the way.
Call Emily Hasselquist at ext. 126 for more information.


"Change Your Mind"
Gurnee Counseling Center’s Stress Reduction Program

The Art & Science of Mediation
In this class you will learn mediation technniques to hlep you find peace and tranquilty in your life. People have used meditation fof thousands of years to increase focus and concentration, develop intuition, alleviate streess, overcome depression, find your life's prupose, eliminate anger and frsutration, stabilize emotionality and even to obtain enlightenment. WARNING: The techniques learned in this class will transform your Life! The great key is to practice ...

Meditation Instructor : Adam Braun
Instructor Adam Braun: owns and operates Total Body Yoga in Mundelein Illinois. He has been practicing and teaching the art and science of yoga and meditation for the past 10 years. He has successfully helped 100's of practitioners find a greater sense of contentment in their lives; physically, mentally and spiritually. With a deep understanding of natural law coupled with a unique ability to express ancient truths Adam's classes are rich and diverse. His playful and simple nature makes learning these deep secrets easy and enjoyable.

Dates and times are to be announced.

Hatha Yoga
Come join us in a journey of the body and mind. Yoga can give you boundless energy, increase your vitality and relax your restless mind. Classes are held Thursdays from noon to 1:00 p.m.

Beth Rieke has extensive training in mind-body healing systems, including Reiki, Zen Shiatsu, Holistic Healing and Yoga.

"Yoga is about releasing anything that prevents us from living happy, healthy lives. It helps us become aware of where we are blocked in body, mind and spirit and can begin to clear those stuck places. As the blockages are cleared, our energy is freed and our connection to our true nature is revealed.

Through yoga, which means union, we can live more harmoniously with ourselves and those around us. Try taking some deep breaths now and see how you feel." – Beth Rieke

“Tai Chi”
Tai Chi is an ancient system of movement and meditation, which aims to enhance our health, develop clarity of thinking and create inner calm. At Gurnee Counseling Center, our classes are fun and from the first class, give students practices they can use in their daily life. Although we teach form, our emphasis is on learning about Chi (“vital energy”) and enjoying the slow, graceful, flowing Tai Chi movements.

Our Tai Chi instructor is Phil Kirschbaum who was first introduced to Tai Chi in 1994 at the Harvard Medical School’s Mind-Body Institute. His classes are tailored to be an ideal complement to the therapeutic work being done at Gurnee Counseling Center to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. Classes take pace on Tuesday evenings at 8:15.

Call Whitney at ext. 150 for more information on our "Change Your Mind" programs.