Goodman Psychologist Associates

09/21/2025

“The struggle ends when gratitude begins.” - Neale Donald Walsch

Today, September 14th, is World Gratitude Day! Gratitude helps reduce stress and fosters a positive mindset. Today, try to find the silver lining in your troubles and the lesson at the heart of strife. Start by writing down five things you are grateful for today. And don’t forget to say thank you!

09/14/2025

Addiction is a chronic disease, not a character flaw. On September 14th, join us in celebrating National Sober Day. Sobriety means abstinence from
• Compulsive alcohol use
• Compulsive eating, calorie restriction, and exercising
• Compulsive sexual acts
• Compulsive drug use
• Compulsive gambling

You can experience sobriety and experience a hope only abstinence may bring.

Think your child might be abusing drugs or alcohol? Learn the signs at https://bit.ly/GDTeenDrugUse.

09/10/2025

September 10th Is World Su***de Prevention Day. Every year, the world loses about 800,000 people to su***de. Education, awareness, and mental health interventions can help prevent many of these tragedies. There is no shame in seeking help, and . Take some time today to check in with yourself and your loved ones.

If you need help, call Goodman at 630-377-3535 or call the National Su***de Prevention Hotline at 988.

To learn more, check out https://bit.ly/SadnessDepressionGrief

Explore your resilience at: https://bit.ly/Goodman_Resilience

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09/09/2025

“When I got [my] library card, that was when my life began.” - Rita Mae Brown

Books are the keepers of our past and future. Inside a library, you can use these vast oceans of wisdom for free!

National Library Card Month is a reminder to get library cards for yourself and your family, donate to local libraries, rent media, participate in library events, and open the door to a new world full of wonders.

Psst – Books on Psychology begin with ‘150’ in the Dewey Decimal System!

09/02/2025

Self-care is more than just a day at the spa; it’s about making a conscious effort to improve your mental, physical, and emotional well-being. September is National Self-Care Awareness Month, so take a moment to reflect on how you are treating yourself. How are your relationships? Do you need more exercise? Are your emotions regulated?

We can help you expand your self-care game. Visit us at goodmanpsych.com to learn more.

08/30/2025

“There is no grief like the grief that does not speak.” - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

We all experience grief, and we can find comfort in that knowledge on August 30th, National Grief Awareness Day. Whether we have lost a loved one, a job, or are mourning the death of who we thought we would be, grief gets easier when we talk about it.

Visit us at https://bit.ly/Goodman_Grief to learn how our experts in grief counseling are ready to help you cope with grief, sadness, and depression, or reach out by calling 630-377-3535.

08/17/2025

“Getting old is like climbing a mountain; you get a little out of breath, but the view is much better!” ~Ingrid Bergman

If you are an older American, you may be constantly reminded of the physical changes that come with age, but you may not realize that your mental health may be changing too. National Senior Citizens Day, August 17th, is the perfect time to assess your emotional well-being. Aging is a natural process, but it can be a challenging adjustment. Take a moment to celebrate the contributions and wisdom senior citizens provide, and learn how you can love your age. For more information, visit us at https://bit.ly/Goodman_Seniors.

08/08/2025

Sometimes these children perform well in certain school subjects, but do poorly in others, which may result in attention or learning challenges remaining undiagnosed. In other instances, educators may be reaching out to parents to suggest that psychological testing may be a valuable tool in identifying and addressing academic and/or behavior issues observed at school.

Upon completion of diagnostic testing, Dr. Anderson offers tangible suggestions for helping children develop coping strategies and potential school accommodations.

Testing also is available for adults who believe they are struggling with attention deficit issues.

Testing is covered by most major insurance plans. Call today to schedule an appointment, 630-377-3535.

08/07/2025

August is Support Young Minds Month. Also known as Back-to-School Month, this observance serves as a reminder that our children may need help adjusting to the new school year. Parenting therapy helps parents and caregivers understand the differences between regular childhood bumps in the road and more serious concerns. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/GoodmanParenting.

08/06/2025

August is National Wellness Month, providing us with 31 opportunities to prioritize our physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

You are important, so take time for self-care, make those doctor appointments you may have been putting off, improve your diet, and check in on your mental health. Call us at 630-377-3535 to schedule today.

08/06/2025

Hi Friend!
National Friendship Day! Great ways to celebrate those ride-or-die people in your life include:
• Have a gratitude attitude
• Create new traditions for next year’s Friendship Day
• Check in on those you haven’t spoken to in a while

How will you show appreciation for your friends? Let us know in the comments below!

07/31/2025