Healing Connections Counseling, PC

08/16/2021

08/11/2021

Asking for help can feel so hard! People often feel overwhelmed with where to even start when they are struggling with mental health. But reaching out to a friend or a local therapist can be a good start. Psychologytoday.com has excellent resources to connect you with a therapist, and check out our website about the process of therapy here, http://www.hcctherapy.com/CommonQuestions.en.html

08/09/2021

The only constant in life is change. If you are going thru a hard time, hold on and it will get better. If you are going thru a good time, cherish it.

08/08/2021

Self compassion includes having compassion for your past selves! When you know better you do better, and a growth mindset teaches us we can grow and change.

04/24/2020

Take it day by day....

04/12/2020

Take time this Easter Sunday to pause and remember.....

04/10/2020

It’s okay to feel whatever you are feeling right now. All feelings are valid. Want to learn a new language or make masks? Great! Want to lay on the couch and watch bad television? Great! Give yourself permission to do whatever it is you need to do. But try to do one positive thing every day, focus on what you have control over and start with compassion and kindness.

04/10/2020

Tip of the day for self isolation: Create a coping skills tool box with soothing sensory items ( like your favorite lotion), mindfulness exercises, contact information for supportive friends, and anything else that makes you smile, like a picture of a favorite pet(like my sleeping pet frog)! Comment with your ideas for coping skills below:

04/08/2020

During this time, it is important to remember that human beings are complicated. We are capable of experiencing many emotions at once. It is possible to be grateful for what we have (a safe home, food, our family) while at the same time grieving what we have lost (graduations, celebrations, holidays). Take time today to honor all of your emotions.

04/06/2020

Excellent article about helping kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder manage at this difficult time. It’s also helpful advice for anyone with kids!
A short summary:
-Maintain a routine
-Limit exposure to news
-Maintain social connections
-Adults need to cope with their fears and present information to children in developmental appropriate ways while assuring them adults will keep them safe.
-Play every day
If you or your children are struggling at this time, please feel free to reach out to us, telecounseling appointments are available!

Parents who are working at home during the coronavirus quarantine face many challenges. But the boundaries between work and home life are blurred even more when your child has autism. To commemorate National Autism Awareness Month in April, international autism expert Temple Grandin spoke to Parade....

03/23/2020

We are now offering telehealth appointments. Given the current shelter in place order in Illinois and concern about the rapid spread of Covid-19, HCC is now offering video sessions over a secure, HIPAA compliant platform for both new and established clients. Please visit our website at hcctherapy.com and click “online counseling” for more information. Ready to get started? Email us at info@hcctherapy.com. As always, HCC is here to support our community at this difficult time.

HCC, PC provides counseling services for individuals, couples, children, adolescents and families Plainfield, IL. Insurance accepted and reasonable self pay rates

03/23/2020

We are now offering telehealth appointments. Given the current shelter in place order in Illinois and concern about the rapid spread of Covid-19, HCC is now offering video sessions over a secure, HIPAA compliant platform for both new and established clients. Please visit our website at hcctherapy.com and click “online counseling” for more information. As always, HCC is here to support our community at this difficult time.

HCC, PC provides counseling services for individuals, couples, children, adolescents and families Plainfield, IL. Insurance accepted and reasonable self pay rates