As the news of the Las Vegas shootings came out, I prepared myself to have conversations with the children, teens and families I work with about how this horrific event impacts them. Unfortunately, stories of shootings in schools, public spaces, or communities are no longer uncommon. As a parent, you may be wondering the best […]
Our very own Ismael Rosa and his gym, Outpost CrossFit, are hosting a fundraiser for sexual abuse/assault awareness. Please consider attending the event or making a direct donation. Any contribution will make a difference. Why participate? If you yourself are not a survivor, it’s highly likely that you know a survivor suffering in silence. Participate […]
The arrival of summer is exciting for kids of all ages. Parents may worry though about how to keep their children occupied, active and out of trouble. You may find yourself scrambling to keep your kids busy through the months of June, July and August. Below are some ideas on keeping your children happy, healthy […]
Children are becoming experts on technology younger than ever before. It’s not uncommon to see toddlers entertained with iPads, elementary school children with cell phones and middle school kids on social media. If you have a teenager, you’re well aware that their entire life seems to revolve around their phone. Social media has replaced in-person […]
Like many others, I often start my day by scrolling through a couple of my favorite social media sites as I enjoy my morning coffee. One recent morning though, I had just had enough. I thought about how many times I spent picking up my phone throughout the day and how those minutes were taking […]
Sure, we’ve all made New Year’s resolutions. I too have promised myself that I would start eating healthier, join a gym, and finally organize that hallway closet on January 1st only to have my goals fall short. Rather than making individual resolutions this year, consider making resolutions as a family. Sit down together to brainstorm […]
Blue Christmas Worship Service – Sunday, December 11, 2016 7:30pm – 9pm Holy Cross Lutheran Church is located at 29700 N St. Mary’s Road in Libertyville, Illinois, between highways 137 to the north and 176 to the south. Please visit their website for more general information – http://www.holycrosschurch.org/ For many, the holidays are an occasion to […]
Dear Friends of GCC, It’s been an extraordinary privilege and responsibility to partner with all of you in helping to serve the individuals and families in our community for over three decades. 2016 is the year we celebrate our 30th year as Gurnee Counseling Center. We’ve seen the tremendous growth of this community – Gurnee […]
It’s no secret that people often struggle with change. Leaving behind what is familiar and venturing into unknown territory can be scary. The stage of change model, developed by James Prochaska and Carlo DiClemente in the 1970s, indicates that there are five stages that one goes through when making a significant change. Precontemplation I see no need to […]
Six years ago our oldest, Gina, went off to college among the Minnesota bluffs of the Mississippi River. When she chose Winona State, I was reminded of the comment someone had made about finding a wedding dress: when it’s the right one, you’ll feel it. After several road trips to try on universities, Gina had that […]