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Chicago Healing Connection, PLLC

Chicago-based relationship and faith-based therapy for individual, couples and families. We are only offering virtual sessions at this time due to COVID.

04/20/2026

Sometimes the mind moves faster than we can keep up.

When that happens, grounding can help you gently return to the present moment — without pressure, without needing to “fix” anything right away.

These small practices are here for you when things feel overwhelming or when your thoughts feel too loud.

Take what feels supportive. Leave what doesn’t.

You can always come back to yourself, one breath at a time.

04/13/2026

Stress doesn’t always show up in obvious ways. Sometimes it’s quiet, like low energy, disconnection, or moving through the day on autopilot.

This , take a moment to check in with yourself

✨ What has been sitting in the background lately?
✨ What might you need a little more of right now?

Awareness isn’t about judgment. It’s about creating space to understand what you’re carrying and offering yourself care in small, meaningful ways.

04/10/2026

Black Maternal Health Week is a time to slow down and truly listen.

Behind every statistic is a mother, a family, a story that deserves care, respect, and safety.

Black mothers continue to face disparities in care that are not about individual choices, but about systems that have not always protected or supported them fully.

This week invites all of us to be part of something better.

to listen more closely
to believe more deeply
to advocate more intentionally

because feeling safe, heard, and respected in care should never be the exception

it should be the standard

04/07/2026

Black Women’s History Month is a time to honor the stories, strength, and contributions of Black women across generations.

From those who came before, to those shaping the present, to those still rising — every story carries resilience, wisdom, and impact.

This month, we pause to recognize, to listen, and to celebrate.

Not just in history, but in everyday life.

03/27/2026

Life doesn’t always feel clear or resolved.

Sometimes, we find ourselves in the in-between
— between the past we’re trying to move on from
and the future we’re still learning how to step into.

Elaine Russo understands that space deeply.

Her approach to therapy is grounded in compassion, personalization, and the belief that healing is not one-size-fits-all. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, or deeper emotional wounds, she meets you where you are — without pressure, without judgment.

Elaine creates a space where you can begin to untangle what feels overwhelming, reconnect with your identity, and move toward meaningful change at your own pace.

Support is here, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

If you’re ready, we’re here to walk with you.

03/20/2026

Some people talk about healing like it’s something you stumble into—like luck, timing, or chance.

But healing isn’t luck.

It’s the quiet decision to keep showing up for yourself, even when it’s hard.
It’s choosing rest when you’re used to pushing through.
It’s learning to listen to your needs, instead of ignoring them.

And most of all, it’s allowing yourself to grow at your own pace.

If this season feels heavy, you’re not behind.
You’re in process.

And that process deserves care, not pressure.

03/09/2026

If you are struggling with thoughts of harming yourself, please know that you are not alone.

For many people, self-harm becomes a way to cope with overwhelming emotions, trauma, or deep distress. It is not a sign of weakness. Often, it is a sign that someone is carrying more pain than they were meant to carry alone.

Support can make a difference.

Speaking with a trusted friend, therapist, counselor, or support line may help you feel less alone and begin exploring safer ways to cope.

If you or someone you know may be in immediate danger, please seek emergency support right away.

Support resources

United States
988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988

International support
https://findahelpline.com

You deserve care.
You deserve safety.
You deserve support.

03/06/2026

Art can hold what feels too heavy for words.

In our Winter 2026 issue of Creating Refuge, the featured artwork series Finding Your Way explores healing through creative expression. Through color, texture, and movement, the artist reflects on safety, growth, and becoming.

Healing is not linear. It unfolds gently — sometimes in silence, sometimes in bold strokes.

The magazine launched February 20 and is now available.

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03/04/2026

March invites us to pause and reflect on the women who shaped our stories.

The mothers.
The mentors.
The therapists.
The friends.

The ones who modeled strength, protection, and presence — even while healing themselves.

This Women’s History Month, we honor the women who held space for us.
And the women we are still becoming.

02/19/2026

There are seasons when we need more than knowledge and awareness.
We need refuge.

We’re honored to share a first look at our inaugural issue, Creating Refuge by CHC Publishing.

This Winter 2026 edition explores healing across language and culture, reflection in the ordinary, and the ways care can meet us in complex seasons of life.

Created with intention.
Designed with space to breathe.
Shaped by thoughtful voices.

Launching tomorrow.

More to come next week. Stay close.

02/11/2026

✨ Introducing: The Trauma Recovery Toolkit ✨

Healing doesn’t need to be rushed.
And it doesn’t need to happen alone.

The Trauma Recovery Toolkit is a gentle, self-paced digital workbook designed to support you as you move through healing in a way that feels safe and grounded.

Inside, you’ll find tools to help you:

• Reflect through trauma-informed journaling
• Recognize patterns and triggers with curiosity, not judgment
• Track your healing progress week by week
• Practice grounding and self-compassion
• Build a realistic personal safety plan
• Create a self-care routine that fits your real life

This toolkit isn’t a replacement for therapy.
It’s a supportive companion—between sessions or as a gentle place to begin.

You deserve support that honors your pace, boundaries, and resilience.

✨ Available now in our store
🔗 https://chicagohealingconnection.com/store/p/trauma-recovery-toolkit

01/28/2026

📰 How Emotional Intelligence Helps You Cope With Political Issues
Women & Politics | Jan 9 | Written by Seun Shokunbi

Featuring our very own Robin Shannon, LCPC, this piece explores how emotional intelligence after 25 isn’t about changing who you are—it’s about practicing awareness, choice, and repair.

At Chicago Healing Connection, we see how these skills support resilience, grounding, and trauma-informed coping, especially as women navigate the social and political pressures of today’s world.

🔗 Read the full article: https://leadinglikealady.blog/leadinglikealady/improve-emotional-intelligence-resilience-politicalnews

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