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CORE - Center of Relational Empowerment, PC

Individual, couples, family, group psychotherapy and testing services using a family systems approach and emphasizing multiculturalism in Chicago and Evanston.

12/19/2025

Seasonal Affective Disorder is a a form of depression that occurs on a seasonal pattern, most often causing symptoms of depression during the winter months. CORE therapists know how difficult it can be to manage mood and take part in normal daily activities during Chicago winters. If you are struggling with seasonal depression symptoms, refer to the tips in this post to keep a regular and balanced routine. For more support, reach out today to start care with a CORE therapist!

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12/16/2025

Check out this video to learn more about CORE’s training program, and to hear from students and staff about what it’s like to work at CORE! This video contains great insight for anyone who is curious about training and/or practicing at CORE. To view the full-length video, visit our website or follow the YouTube link below!

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12/12/2025

CORE had so much fun for our annual holiday party last night! We shared a delicious meal, laughs, and great conversation with staff, students, friends and family 🎊🎄🕎❄️ Happy Holidays from CORE!

11/21/2025

Dr. Oscar Anderson & Dr. BJ Rudd presented this morning at on “Implicit Bias” and the effects of bias on psychiatric and community care. This topic is deeply important to our clinicians at CORE who regularly work within systems that demonstrate bias to our clients and to ourselves. Thank you for having us, !

11/19/2025

This week is Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week! Chicago has many community-led resources for those experiencing homelessness and food scarcity in the city. In these slides we highlight just a handful of these organizations in hopes of providing those in need with a place to turn to for a hot meal or fresh groceries.

These are also amazing organizations to get involved with through volunteering or donations if you are looking to get involved in community efforts to combat hunger and homelessness! 🌽🫑🌶️🥬🥕

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10/29/2025

Our team had a really fun time at Therapy on Tap, a networking event for therapists, in Evanston! Thank you to David Klow & for hosting!

10/24/2025

Our staff and students got to enjoy a delicious meal and lovely time in community this morning for our annual fall brunch! What a great way to end the week 🥞☕️🍁🤎

10/22/2025

This year’s focus for Domestic Violence Awareness Month is safety, support, and solidarity for survivors. The month of October is dedicated to hearing the experiences of DV survivors and finding ways that you can help support their needs. This might look like donating to shelters that house survivors, providing a friend or family with a place to stay or home-cooked meals, offering to babysit children, or sharing mental health resources for long-term support. The effects of domestic violence do not end when a person leaves an abusive relationship or environment. It is important to listen to survivors’ experiences and needs to help them through the healing process.

If you are experiencing any form of domestic violence, help is available. Call, text, or live chat any of the hotlines above for 24/7 support. You are not alone. There is hope.

Sources:
📘 National Domestic Violence Hotline: Domestice Violence Awareness Month (www.thehotline.org)
📘 Domestic Violence Awareness Project: DVAM 2025: With Survivors, Always (dvawareness.org)
📘 Domestic Violence Awareness Project: Survivor Help & Resources (www.dvawareness.org/seeking-help)

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10/14/2025

This week is OCD Awareness week and we want to highlight the various forms of OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) that people may experience.

Like all mental health disorders, OCD can look different for each individual diagnosed - the key aspects to note are that obsessions are unwanted and unpleasant, and compulsions are performed as a means to neutralize these thoughts, fears, or worries. OCD is more than just being particular and cleaning a lot, though it may include rituals related to cleaning and organization for some people. OCD is a distressing and time-consuming disorder that significantly impacts daily life.

If you suspect you may have OCD, it is important to be evaluated for formal diagnosis in order to find support in managing it. CORE offers comprehensive psychological testing at both of our locations. Reach out today to get started!

Sources:
📘 American Psychiatric Association: What Is are Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders?

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10/10/2025

Today marks World Mental Health Day! This is observed annually to remind us how important it is to take care of your mental health. It can take hard work and time to grow and improve your mental health, but the first step is recognizing when you are struggling and finding support. Mental health is not a shameful topic and there are a wide range of things in our daily lives that can impact it negatively, so it is important to practice self-care.

This year, the Mental Health Foundation is focusing on the impact of exposure to conflict and crises through the news and media on mental health. Whether you are directly or indirectly affected by events seen online, it can be difficult to cope, causing feelings of overwhelm or hopelessness. See Slide 2 for some tips on how to manage overwhelm and reach out to a mental health professional for guidance in processing these emotions.

Sources:
📘 Mental Health Foundation: World Mental Health Day 2025
📘 Mental Health Foundation: Overwhelm: when global events and relentless bad news become too much

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10/03/2025

Happy ADHD Awareness Month! Swipe to learn about ADHD and some of its different presentations from CORE’s own Dr. Oscar Anderson, Psy.D.

If you are interested in being evaluated for ADHD, CORE offers psychological testing services at both our Downtown Chicago and Evanston locations. Reach out today to schedule an intake!

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09/10/2025

We love our partnership with the University of Chicago Student Wellness Center! Some of our team had a blast networking with the staff at U of C today and discussing ways to best support the students.

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30 N Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
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Monday	10am - 7pm
Tuesday	10am - 7pm
Wednesday	10am - 7pm
Thursday	10am - 7pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

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http://www.core-chicago.com/

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