Grand Oaks Behavioral Health

10/18/2024

Check out Sheridan Road’s Power Woman 2024 issue where our Practice Owner and Director of Clinical Services discusses how she balances being a business owner and mom of four. Feature on page 153.

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06/14/2024

Embrace change, even if it is difficult! Grand Oaks Behavioral Health supports you!✨☀️

06/14/2024

“The only constant is change” is a statement that portrays how life and everything in it is subject to transformation. Learning how to adapt to change is key to your overall well-being, especially your mental health. Change is all around us and it’s natural to dislike it because you are often required to come out of your comfort zone. But adaptability, the process of reinventing your behaviors, thoughts, and emotions, can be a key protective feature in mental health. You don’t have to love change to be able to embrace it, and small adjustments can make change less painful in the long term. It may be beneficial to identify supportive people in your life, become self-aware, acknowledge stressors, and identify positive things in your life to help make adapting to change easier.

If you experience difficulty adapting to change, remember that you’re not alone. If you find change overwhelming, you may want to talk with a mental health professional. Visit our website at www.grandoaksbh.com to review our list of mental health professionals who can help you find ways to adapt to change. You can call our office at 847-549-1189 for more information or to schedule a therapy appointment.

Visit https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-only-constant-is-change to read more about how to embrace inevitable change.

06/07/2024

If you’re thinking about pursuing therapy, now might be a great time to do so!✨⭐️

06/07/2024

People go to therapy for various reasons, such as major life transitions or unhelpful thoughts. But it varies from person to person. Through therapy, a mental health professional can help you work through difficult feelings or stressors that may affect your day-to-day life. The approach is very collaborative and depends on your relationship with your therapist. When choosing a therapist who is right for you, consider thinking about what your deal breakers are, qualities that are important, and any other characteristics you value. Remember that you can look for alternative providers if you feel that your therapist is not a good fit for you.

As mentioned above, people seek therapy for multiple reasons including but not limited to being diagnosed with a mental health condition, experiencing a significant life event, or simply feeling like you need some help. Any and all reasons are acceptable and appropriate to seek therapy. Beginning therapy may help you cope with life’s challenges in healthier and more productive ways. A therapist can help you in times of crisis while offering other services related to your issues.

Visit our website https://grandoaksbh.com to learn more about what Grand Oaks Behavioral Health has to offer. If you are looking for a therapist, review our Professional Profiles to see if one of our providers may be a good fit for you. Call our office today at 847-549-1189 to learn more about Grand Oaks Behavioral Health or to schedule an appointment today.

Visit https://psychcentral.com/health/reasons-to-see-a-therapist to learn more about if therapy would be a good choice for you!

05/31/2024

Each brain hemisphere has four sections that are called Lobes. The Lobes are identified as the Frontal Lobe, Parietal Lobe, Temporal Lobe, and Occipital Lobe. The picture above reflects what functions are controlled by each lobe!

05/31/2024

The brain is one of the most complex and mysterious organs known, giving life to art, sport, personality, and morals. It has over 86 billion neurons, 2.5 million gigabytes of storage, and over 50,000 thoughts per day. The human brain is truly fascinating and https://legacybox.com/blogs/analog/25-brain-facts-blow-mind shares some human brain facts that will make you think twice!

Bonus fact: Our brain is hypothesized to be constantly developing from 2 weeks after conception until about age 25. We also have the ability to reconstruct our brain’s development with psychotherapy. For example, research suggests that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) cannot only change our thought patterns, it can literally rewire our brains!

05/23/2024

You’ve got this!!✨✨

05/23/2024

Stressful life events are inevitable and everyone responds to stressors differently. Most of the time, people can learn how to cope with these types of changes, but if you have an adjustment disorder, your reactions or responses might be stronger than others and last longer than a few months. These disorders are commonly treated with therapy, medication, or a combo of both.

An adjustment disorder could affect anyone of any age and involves an emotional response to significant, yet often stressful, life events or changes. Some examples of a stressful life event could be identified as struggling with school, job concerns, the death of a loved one, relationship conflicts, etc. The inability to cope with these changes may lead to physical and mental health symptoms that could affect your daily life functioning. There are several different types of adjustment disorders and each of them may affect an individual differently.

If you or someone you know is having trouble coping with a significant life stressors, help is available. You can begin by talking with someone you trust and finding emotional support through friends, family, or mental health professionals. There’s no way to prevent an adjustment disorder. However, learning how to process and cope during times of stress can help you learn helpful stress management techniques and become more resilient. If you would like more information on our trustworthy mental health professionals at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health, visit our website at www.grandoaksbh.com to read their biographies. If you would like to schedule an appointment with one of them, please call the office at 847-549-1189.

To read more about the types of adjustment disorders, potential symptoms, and helpful treatments, visit https://psychcentral.com/disorders/adjustment-disorder-symptoms.

05/17/2024

Life can be so hard. Be proud of yourself today for all you’ve powered through. You’ve got this✨✨

05/17/2024

Positive affirmations are statements you can find or create to use to decrease distress and focus on positive thinking. Evidence-based research says they can help you feel more at ease, especially when managing anxiety. When working with affirmations, you can write them down, repeat them aloud, or record them and listen to them throughout the day.

Using positive affirmations is like practicing positive self-talk. It can help you reframe your negative thoughts while focusing on ideas and behaviors that lead to positive change. Positive affirmations are found to be associated with increased happiness, hopefulness, and overall well-being by decreasing stress, improving confidence, boosting overall mood, focusing on solutions, encouraging optimism, boosting motivation, helping you manage physical pain, and reducing fear.

Here are some examples of positive affirmations for when you experience anxiety:

Positive affirmations to calm down quickly
“I am safe and in control.”
“I have done this before, and I can do it again.”
“This too shall pass.”

Positive affirmations for long-term anxiety relief
“I am enough.”
“Look at me go! I can do it all.”
“I love myself.”

Positive affirmations to cope with intense fear or panic attacks
“I am safe.”
“I am brave.”
“I can move past this moment.”

Positive affirmations for social anxiety
“I act with confidence because I know what I am doing.”
“I am different and unique, and that is OK.”
“I am safe in the company of others.”

Positive affirmations for performance anxiety
“I enjoy doing this.”
“I am good at everything I do.”
“Day by day, minute to minute.”

For more information and examples of positive affirmations, visit https://psychcentral.com/anxiety/affirmations-for-anxiety.

If you or someone you know is struggling with feelings of stress or anxiety, it may be helpful to see a therapist to learn about how to implement self-love, self-care, and self-talk into your daily routine. Visit www.grandoaksbh.com to view our list of providers at Grand Oaks Behavioral Health and call 847-549-1189 to make an appointment with one of them today.

05/10/2024

Being kind to your mind and considering your mental health is extremely important. It could help improve your relationship with yourself and others, increase the “feel good” hormones in your brain known as oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine, and can reduce stress. Your mind is a valuable asset that deserves kindness and love. Try to work on developing a compassionate relationship with your mind and take time to prioritize your mental health.