Rosecrans & Associates INC

10/27/2025

👻 Halloween can be fun, festive… and sometimes a little frightening for your mental health. 🎃

Between spooky decorations, sugar overload, and social pressure, this season can bring real stress, anxiety, and sensory overwhelm — especially for children, teens, and those managing trauma, autism, or body image challenges.

💙 The good news? With the right coping strategies (and maybe a little professional support), you can enjoy the fun without the fright.

Read our latest blog:
👉 “Mental Health and Halloween: Balancing Fun, Fear, and Emotional Well-Being”

Learn how to:
🎭 Manage Halloween anxiety and overstimulation
🍬 Navigate candy and body image stress
🌙 Keep kids emotionally grounded
🧡 Know when to seek extra support

At Rosecrans & Associates, we’re here to help you and your family find calm, confidence, and balance — no tricks, just trusted care.

Halloween can be fun and festive, but it also brings unique stressors for kids, teens, and adults. Learn how this spooky season can affect mental health — and how therapy can help you find balance and enjoyment.

10/24/2025

Our adult Autism support group starts this Saturday with Dr. Maggie Slavich PsyD. LCP!

It’s virtual and meets every other week. We will have another Autodm support group on Wednesdays at 10-11:30 AM in the future!

10/24/2025

💔 Wondering why people cheat?

It’s rarely just about one thing. Emotional needs, communication breakdowns, and unresolved issues can all play a role.

Understanding the “why” is the first step toward healing and rebuilding trust. 🛤️
Read our latest blog to explore the reasons behind infidelity and how therapy can help.

Infidelity can devastate a relationship—but understanding why cheating happens is a powerful first step toward healing, accountability, and repair. While betrayal hurts deeply, it’s rarely as simple as “someone just wanted something new.” The truth is: people cheat for many complex reasons, ...

10/23/2025

🌤️ Feeling the Fall Blues? You’re Not Alone! 🍂

As the days get shorter, many people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that comes and goes with the seasons. But there are ways to lift your mood and boost your energy this fall!

Here are 8 tips to help with SAD:

1️⃣ Get outside daily – even 20 minutes of natural light can help.
2️⃣ Try light therapy – a 10,000 lux light box can make a difference.
3️⃣ Keep a consistent sleep and meal routine.
4️⃣ Exercise regularly – walks, yoga, or cardio boost serotonin.
5️⃣ Eat balanced meals – protein, healthy fats, and complex carbs.
6️⃣ Practice mindfulness or journaling to manage stress.
7️⃣ Stay connected with friends and family.
8️⃣ Seek professional support if symptoms persist.

🍁 Your mental health matters this fall. Don’t wait—small steps can make a big difference!

📞 Need extra support? Contact us at (847) 461-8414 or visit www.rosecransassoc.com to learn how therapy can help you thrive this season.

10/22/2025

🍭 Does sugar really cause ADHD or worsen autism symptoms?

It’s one of the most common myths in mental health — and one that research keeps debunking.

Studies show sugar does not cause hyperactivity or behavioral changes in children with ADHD or autism. The real key to improvement?

✅ Evidence-based therapy
✅ Supportive structure
✅ Proven treatment strategies

At Rosecrans & Associates, we focus on what truly helps families — grounded in science, not sugar myths.

👉 Read our latest blog:
“Sugar and Behavior: Why Research Says Sugar Does Not Cause ADHD or Autism Symptoms”

Learn what the research actually says, what helps, and how therapy can make a lasting difference.

Research shows sugar alone does not cause or reliably worsen ADHD or autism symptoms. Learn what the evidence actually says, common myths about “sugar and hyperactivity,” and empirically supported treatments for ADHD and autism. Practical tips and citations included.

10/21/2025

See you on Thursday for a trunk or treat in Hoffman Estates!

10/21/2025

Each clinician at our practice specializes in many different difficulties. Our clinicians can treat a wide range of disorders using empirically supported treatments.

10/20/2025

Here are 10 tips for healing after cheating. To learn more about why a partner cheats, read our blog at https://rosecransassoc.com/why-people-cheat-in-relationships-and-how-therapy-can-help-heal-and-rebuild/

10/18/2025

The aftermath of a su***de attempt can be filled with raw and complicated emotions. Finding hope after surviving a su***de attempt is possible. Whether you have had a recent history with an attempt or…

10/18/2025

Whatever style of music you like, as long as it makes you feel good, relaxes you, or feels connected, it’s the perfect music to listen to