Mental Health

Mental health insights, therapy tips, and resources from Thrive Collective in Ottawa, IL — covering anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and emotional wellness for all ages.

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Perfectionism Is Not a Personality Trait. It Is Anxiety With Good PR.
Perfectionism Is Not a Personality Trait. It Is Anxiety With Good PR. 1792 1008 Dr. Terry

“I’m not anxious. I just have high standards.” I hear some version of this regularly in my office. I see smart, capable, highly successful adults who would never describe themselves…

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How to Set Healthy Boundaries for Your Mental Health
How to Set Healthy Boundaries for Your Mental Health 1000 563 Dr. Menon

How to Set Healthy Boundaries for Your Mental Health   In today’s fast-paced world, many professionals and parents feel like they’re being pulled in a hundred different directions. Between work…

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Managing back-to-school anxiety: a quiet moment with a book and a warm drink
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Back-to-School Anxiety: A Psychologist’s Guide for Families
Back-to-School Anxiety: A Psychologist’s Guide for Families 1500 1000 Dr. Menon

Back-to-school anxiety is common and treatable. Dr. Vinita Menon explains why it shows up before school even starts, what the sleep research actually says, and what helps kids, including autistic and ADHD kids, most.

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I feel jealous! Why?
I feel jealous! Why? 540 360 Shruti Kumar

Jealousy and Other Complicated Feelings Growing up in a society where expectations are high can create a quiet but constant sense of competition- not just with classmates and colleagues, but…

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Perspectives on Seasons
Perspectives on Seasons 2560 1707 Dr. Terry

Spring has come, bringing change, fresh opportunities, and more sunshine! Before long, we’ll be jumping into the summer season. I often talk about seasons in my work with parents. Personally…

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A Parent’s Guide to Parental Stress
A Parent’s Guide to Parental Stress 2560 1707 Dr. Terry

The U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, recently issued a warning on parental stress that has resonated deeply with many families. More specifically, it validates what I see in parents…

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Mental Health For Children

Mental Health For Your Child
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Mental Health For Your Child Life is busy. To do lists and obligations only grow. And on top of it all, we know we should tend to our kids’ mental…

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Emotions and Art

Emotions and Art
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Emotions and Art Out of the dozens of emotions we have in our daily lives, we can usually name 3-5 of them. In a world full of change, loss, wins,…

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Transform Chaos Into Purpose
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Transform Chaos Into Purpose
Transform Chaos Into Purpose 1125 750 Dr. Menon

How the Pandemic Inspired Intentional Living – And How It Taught Us to Transform Chaos Into Purpose It’s often said that a crisis can be an opportunity for growth, and…

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Easy Mindful Practices You Can Add to Your Routine
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Easy Mindful Practices You Can Add to Your Routine
Easy Mindful Practices You Can Add to Your Routine 600 400 Dr. Menon

Why do you need easy mindful practices you can add to your routine? In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, it’s easy to get caught up in the rush and whirlwind…

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