Patchwork-Therapy

11/28/2025

Check Your Heart Before You Click 'Add to Cart'

Black Friday shopping can be an emotional escape.
Before making a purchase, pause and ask yourself: "Am I filling a need or an emotion?"
Shopping won't fix social exhaustion or family stress.
Try journaling or calling a supportive friend instead.

11/28/2025

The Social Hangover is Real

If you're feeling depleted today, you're not alone.
Socializing, even with loved ones, burns energy.
Prioritize a slow morning: hydrate, move your body gently (a light stretch, not a workout), and resist the urge to jump straight into intensity.
Recovery is necessary.

11/27/2025

Your 5-Minute Reset Button

Feeling overwhelmed by the noise or conversations?
Give yourself permission to step out.
A quick walk around the block, a minute standing by an open window, or listening to one song with headphones can completely re-regulate your nervous system.
Come back refreshed.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! Today, our hearts are full of gratitude for the trust you place in us. We are thankful for every story shared and every step taken toward healing.

This Thanksgiving, we want to remind you that it’s okay to hold space for all kinds of feelings. Whether your table is full or quiet, whether you feel overflowing joy or a mix of complex emotions, your experience is valid.

Patchwork Therapy is grateful for the resilience of our clients and the supportive communities of Elmhurst and Downers Grove. We wish you a day of peace, gentle self-care, and connection.

11/27/2025

Beyond the Plate: Mindful Gratitude

Happy Thanksgiving!
True gratitude is a practice, not just a feeling you have to force.
Before your meal, take three deep breaths.
What is one small, tangible thing you are genuinely thankful for today?
Focus on savoring the moment, not the rush.

11/26/2025

The Power of the Gentle Boundary
Family gatherings can bring up complicated or difficult topics.
You are allowed to protect your energy.
Try a gentle boundary phrase: "I'd prefer to focus on the food today," or "Let's agree to pause this conversation."
You can steer the ship.

11/26/2025

Setting Intentions, Not Expectations
The day before Thanksgiving is often defined by frantic travel & cooking.
Instead of aiming for a "perfect" holiday, set one simple intention: to be present, to connect, or to rest.
Perfection is the enemy of peace.

11/25/2025

We are Thankful

Stop in, add a leaf to our tree, and share what you are Thankful for.

Brewpoint Coffee

11/24/2025

We are thankful for everyone of you, and for Brewpoint Coffee

11/18/2025

If you're experiencing computer problems this morning, you're not alone.

⚠️ The Internet is fine, it just decided it needed a nap.

If your morning apps are feeling 70% broken, you're not alone! It's the Cloudflare outage. The best part? Even Downdetector went down. You know it’s serious when the fire alarm is on fire. 🤦‍♂️

Back to reality until the cloud decides to cooperate. ☕️
If you need a break from the digital chaos, maybe check on your house plants?

Stay calm, and keep refreshing (we know you are). 🧘

Alex Gator Media: Reporting on tech drama so you don't have to.

11/16/2025

Please join us in wishing Aimee Duax well as she embarks on her next chapter.

Aimee has been a deeply valued member of our team—bringing mindfulness, compassion, and a holistic approach to every client she served. Her ability to create space for healing, grounding, and growth has made a meaningful impact on so many.

We are grateful for her time with us and the heart she poured into this community. 💙
Please join us in wishing her all the best on her independent journey ahead—we know she will continue to do incredible things.

✨ Thank you, Aimee. You will be missed and always supported.