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Summer Workshop: Executive Function – Registration Open
Registration is now open for our Summer Executive Function Workshop Executive Function Workshop5 day WorkshopAges: 6th – 10th GradersDates: June 12 – 16, 2021 Time: 6:00p – 7:30pFormat: In-person/virtualTherapist: Abigail BackerTopics Covered: Organization, time management, study skills and more. Register by calling 630-474-4353 TO REGISTER, CALL MARVELOUS MINDS AT (630) 474-4353
Tell Your Story in a Safe Way With Art
I wasn’t always an art therapist. I enjoyed drawing and painting from a young age, but I didn’t enjoy art because I had talent. It was so much more than that. Art gave me meaning. When I explored art, I found value in myself. When I created art, I gained self-esteem. In my young mind, […]
MEETING (YOUR)SELF-COMPASSION
Self Compassion Last article I introduced the concept of self-compassion and raised awareness toward its many scientific benefits, but the question remains: What exactly is self-compassion and what is it not? The attention surrounding self-compassion has grown rapidly throughout the last decade, yet it is still misunderstood by many. To best help answer those questions […]
Featured Provider: Samantha Walsh
An Interview with Samantha Walsh What made you decide to enter this field? I struggled with learning disabilities as a child – I couldn’t read until I was 12-years-old – and experienced low self-esteem because of it. The only thing that made me feel good about myself was art; I was really good at it, […]
What is Perfectionism?
“Perfectionism is a self-destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect, live perfectly, and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimize the painful feelings of shame, judgment, and blame.” -Brene Brown The first time I heard about the term perfectionism was when I watched a Brene Brown shame […]
Spring Workshop: Executive Function – Registration Open
Registration is now open for our Spring Executive Function Workshop
Meeting (your)Self-Compassion
Meeting (your)Self-Compassion Kumbaya: For a moment mindfully consider the concept of self-compassion. While reflecting, notice what the experience of self-compassion looks and feels like. Allow yourself to be an observer – noting any words, images, memories, judgments, or sensations that arise. Now let’s get a bit meta: Reflect on your reflection of self-compassion. Did the […]
Self-validation vs. Invalidation
Self-Validation vs. InvalidationMany of us are our own worst critics, we hear our brains spit out judgmental and demeaning thoughts regularly throughout the day and think nothing of it. Despite the fact that our brains are hardwired for struggle and negativity as a means of survival, the longer the criticism goes on the more it […]
A Story About Sunflowers
A patient review… “Thank you so very much for the surprise cookie drop off just now! That was so kind of you to think of our family! We hope you and your family are healthy and safe and that you are enjoying the hidden treasure of more family time. We know we are! Especially with […]