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Is parent coaching right for me?
Making the decision to seek therapy can be a difficult and important step for parents and children alike. In many cases, it can actually be beneficial for a parent and child to see separate therapists! Family members typically have different treatment needs, and...
Boredom during Holiday Break
The holidays are here, which means a couple of weeks of kids being at home. So, what about activities for the break? Do not feel like you must fill every moment, even if you hear the words, "I'm bored" too many times a day. A little boredom can be a good thing. It...
A note from our therapist…
When my teen gets up for a late breakfast, they glance at me while opening the fridge. “Did you hear about Colorado?” We look at each other for a moment longer. My teen is quite open about the community they are part of. From the Converse pride flag soles of their...
Coping with LGBTQ+ Violence
We are beyond devastated and heartbroken by the shooting that occurred on Saturday night at Club Q, an LGBTQ+ club in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This atrocity occurred just hours before yesterday's Transgender Day of Remembrance, which honors those who have died as a...
Sharing Your Child’s Diagnosis 2.0
Should you share this information with your child? A few years ago, some of IFC’s therapists sat down with our Clinical Director, Ritamaria Laird, and had a conversation about diagnoses and children. They worked through many of the questions caregivers may ask...
Bi-Weekly… But When?
“The infrequency of sessions impacts momentum for change” Natori Walters After attending weekly sessions for some time, families, or even clients, may desire to make a change to bi-weekly. However, how early is too early to switch up the frequency of sessions? And...
10 Common ADHD Symptoms
For several years now, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), has become a very controversial diagnosis. Many parents have different views on how to approach treatment, or they have trouble accepting that their child may be struggling with some of the...
Is Your College-Aged Child Struggling?
Parents far and wide are preparing to launch their recent high-school grads into the next stage of their lives: college! Whether you send your student across the country or town, this milestone can bring various challenges and excitement about setting them off on...
Books to Process Grief & Loss
Books that Help Children Understand & Process Grief & Loss When loss occurs in a child’s life, it is no surprise that their grown-ups will face the following challenge: “How do you talk to a child about loss? Death? Grief?” These are topics that even we as...
Finding Support in the Aftermath
Highland Park July 4th Shooting Trauma-Informed Therapy: IFC Counseling We work with children, teens, young adults, parents, and families navigating an array of life challenges Addresses: 7357 W North Avenue River Forest, IL 60305 2865 N Clybourn Ave...