Counseling Center of Grayslake

02/27/2024

We are looking for the right therapists to join our team....

09/08/2023

CCG is hosting an in-person workshop series on Ethics, Cultural Competency, and Clinical Practice open to the public! 📣

Each workshop includes 3 CEUs for License Renewal; however, all are welcome to attend! These workshops will include valuable insights that everyone can learn from.

Each workshop is $25. You can save and purchase all three for a discounted price of $59!

Register by scanning the QR code in the photo or by visiting ➡️ https://www.counselingcenterofgrayslake.org/workshops

07/25/2023

Better late than never. Our 2023 3rd quarter newsletter, hot off the press!

04/07/2023

Happy Friday! 💐🌞

Today we have another TedTalk packed with some REBT concepts. This one is all about how our irrational beliefs impact our emotional and behavioral responses to adverse events ➡️ https://youtu.be/29Vj0-TVHiQ

A few REBT concepts included in here are:

1: Taking responsibility for your thought processes. The event did not MAKE you behave or feel a certain way, your beliefs about it did impacted your emotional and behavioral response!
2: DEMANDS about the way the world should be - and when it does not go our way, it is difficult for us to experience healthier emotions and behaviors.

Which REBT concepts did you notice in this video? Comment them below!

Albert Hobohm shares life-altering, personal and professional ideas on how to take charge of your reality. Through alarming statistics and hands-on solutions...

03/30/2023

This is one of Marcus Aurelius' most famous quotes. Have you ever noticed how it shares the message of REBT?

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) states that our emotional and behavioral responses are a result of our beliefs about an adverse event. The adverse event does not MAKE us feel a certain way, rather, we hold the power to change our emotional and behavioral responses based on our beliefs about it.

To get started with an REBT Therapist and find YOUR strength, visit our website:
https://www.counselingcenterofgrayslake.org/

03/30/2023

03/10/2023

Happy Friday!

This is a great video for folks who struggle with wanting validation from others and the strive to be “liked" ➡️ https://youtu.be/LnJwH_PZXnM

A few REBT concepts included in here are:

1: DEMANDS to be liked/understood: “others SHOULD take me into consideration,” “I MUST be right,” “I MUST be acknowledged.”
2: Creating unhelpful demands about the way people should treat us will consequently get in the way of our happiness.
3: Your value does not decrease because of someone’s inability to see your worth (reconstructing negative global evaluations of self).

Which REBT concepts did you notice in this video? Comment them below!

To get started with an REBT Therapist, visit our website: https://www.counselingcenterofgrayslake.org/

For more information about REBT, visit: https://albertellis.org/

Frederik Imbo studied theatre at the Royal Conservatory of Ghent and has acted in lots of television series. He founded Imboorling and now has over 15 years'...

02/22/2023

Let's spend some time getting to know another unhelpful belief!
Catastrophizing, or "awfulizing" is another one of the four irrational beliefs identified in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT).

Other phrases like these may be: "This is horrible, awful, tragic!" or, "It's the end of the world!"

Unhelpful beliefs will likely be accompanied with emotional consequences, like: depression, anxiety, shame, etc.... and behavioral consequences, like: aggression, overeating, substance use, and more.

When we think in a rational way, we still experience negative emotions but with a more functional emotion, like sadness, concern, regret, disappointment. These negative emotions can then come with a more functional behavior, too.

To get started with an REBT Therapist, visit our website: https://www.counselingcenterofgrayslake.org/

For more information about REBT, visit: https://albertellis.org/

Counseling for all - individuals, couples, adolescents, children, and seniors. CCG is your resource for professional counseling. We are here to help.

02/03/2023

Happy Friday!! Ever feel like someone is just simply wrong? Or that they should see the world through the lens you do? Chances are (like this guy) you may be experiencing an irrational belief called a "DEMAND!"

Demands are unrealistic and absolute expectations that the world as we experience it should be a certain way. For example:
"Life should be fair!"
"People should respect me!"
"You must listen to me!"
"I should get the good seat in the restaurant!"

These statements often amplify our experiences of negative emotions. We may experience anger if we feel we "should" get the good seat, but didn't. By challenging the demand, we can change the dysfunctional emotion that came along with it.

We can work to change these demands by challenging them. For example, where is it written that you must get the good seat in the restaurant? Likely, there is no concrete reason for why it "must" be this way. You may really want it, but there is no reason why you should get it.

Try to challenge your demands next time you notice yourself experiencing them! Demands are often found in phrases with the words "should," "must," and "ought to."

To get started with an REBT Therapist, visit our website: https://www.counselingcenterofgrayslake.org/

For more information about this post, visit: https://albertellis.org/

01/20/2023

Happy Friday! The ABC Model is the primary model used in REBT to guide clients through disputing their unhelpful beliefs. Here is a quick guide to how it works!

➡️ Visit our website today to get started with a Therapist:
https://www.counselingcenterofgrayslake.org/

To learn more about this post, visit this link:
https://albertellis.org/rebt-cbt-therapy/

Download a free ABC Model worksheet here:
https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/abc-model-for-rebt

01/13/2023

Here's a quick guide for identifying irrational beliefs and how to work on promoting change!

➡️ Visit our website today to get started with a Therapist: https://www.counselingcenterofgrayslake.org/

To learn more about this post, visit these links:
https://albertellis.org/rebt-cbt-therapy/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-color-wellness/202202/letting-go-expectations-is-good-your-mental-health