Marla Vender, LCSWOct 24, 20192 min readGet Ahead of Winter Sleep Issues You must have noticed that daylight is disappearing earlier and earlier here in Chicago. By November 1st, you can expect the sun to set...
Marla Vender, LCSWAug 30, 20191 min readEstrangement If you’ve ever considered cutting yourself off from a loved one, please think again. Speaking to people who have done it and have been...
Marla Vender, LCSWJul 7, 20192 min readACT Now to Break the Grip of Anxious and Negative Thinking None of us can control our thoughts, but we don’t have to keep focusing on, listening to, embracing the negative narrator in our heads.
Marla Vender, LCSWMay 18, 20195 min readThe Correct Diagnosis Isn't Made OnlineThe correct diagnosis is the key to getting the correct treatment, and feeling better. Don't do it alone online, see a professional first.
Marla Vender, LCSWFeb 6, 20192 min readDoctor Please, No More of These!In my professional and private life, I know people who take a benzodiazepine every single day. It’s not surprising since, there has been...
Marla Vender, LCSWDec 29, 20181 min readMake Your New Year's Resolution StickNew Year’s resolutions were an ancient Roman tradition, and they’re still popular today. While many people make a New Year’s resolution,...
Marla Vender, LCSWDec 11, 20182 min readHelp for Seasonal Depression or Winter BluesWinter can be especially rough for people in Chicago who suffer from depression. The winter blues are something many of us experience...
Marla Vender, LCSWDec 11, 20181 min readNature As AntidepressantIt’s no secret that getting into nature has multiple health benefits, and is especially good for relieving symptoms of depression and...
Marla Vender, LCSWNov 18, 20182 min readHoliday Pressure Can Be BeatHolidays can bring out the best and worst in us. This time of year can bring up big feelings, especially related to grief and loss. The...
Marla Vender, LCSWOct 29, 20182 min readTake a Breath from Stress, Anxiety, and Panic When we are under stress, or have anxiety and panic, one of the first thing that happens physiologically is a change in our breathing. ...
