Counseling for individuals, couples, adults and teens in Crystal Lake, Algonquin and McHenry County,
Emotional bingeing is a type of mood swing when a person allows a continual, unfiltered expression of feelings. It goes beyond just the expression of feelings and can be intense and overwhelming. However, this can turn to an emotional addiction to the physiological highs and lows of emotions. The emotional addiction takes root when a […]
This dutch door reminds me of having good boundaries. You are able to monitor who you let in. You can see if it is someone who will treat you well and you want in your “house”. You can close it all the way if you don’t, open it up if you do, and if you […]
When a death or loss takes place, you may experience a wide range of emotions, even when the death is expected. Many people report feeling an initial stage of numbness after first learning of a death, but there is no real order to the grieving process. Whether a sudden loss, or a prolonged and anticipated […]
Employee Development Coaching The focus of employee development coaching is the development and implementation of strategies to reach both the company and client-identified goals of enhanced workplace performance. Coaching may address specific personal projects, life balance, job performance and satisfaction, communication or general conditions in the client’s life, business, or profession that impact the workplace […]
I am now taking Medicare and am certified Medicare provider (by the US Federal government, SSA). Medicare does cover mental health counseling sessions, and generally you will be responsible for a 20% co-insurance per session (usually not more than $20). If you are considering counseling and aren’t sure which Medicare you have, look at your […]
When is it time to consider a medication? While my preference is to try counseling and practical tools first, then natural/dietary and supplemental approaches second, there are times when a prescribed medication is needed. Professional help can take two forms. One is in therapy, either individual, couples or family therapy, to sort through […]
This is for the women who don’t feel understood their husbands/partners and for their men who think they are too emotional! Cognitive vs. affective empathy is inborn. Below is a link to an interesting blog on difference between affective empathy ( I feel your pain and want to help you) and cognitive empathy ( I can […]
I will be moving to my new location on September 25, 2017 to: Sheri Bland Solutions, Ltd. 2200 Huntington Dr. N. Algonquin, IL 60102 815-355-1116 Sheribland.sbs@gmail.com Please view my counseling profile at PsychologyToday.com/SheriBland If you don’t have insurance that covers mental health services, or is out of network, let’s talk about an affordable fee […]
Do you know a COMMUNICATION TERRORIST? (or are YOU one?) Someone recently labeled himself as a COMMUNICATION TERRORIST. I had never heard that one before. Drop the bomb, attack, pull away, leave devastation behind. Like a sniper looking for the next place to attack, always on the alert for the next altercation or perception of […]
Today we celebrate the Fourth of July. I am thankful to live in this country, and I honor those who have fought for our freedoms. I remember those who have suffered or died for our country, and for their loved ones who also paid the price of sacrificing their loved ones and time with them […]
