Personal Growth Associates

01/29/2026

Your January Mindfulness Minute with Colleen Blake, LCPC!

01/28/2026

Caregivers check on everyone else, but often forget themselves. If you’re holding space, showing up, or staying strong for others—your mental health matters too. Rest is not weakness. Asking for help is not failure. You deserve the same care you give so freely.

01/27/2026

01/22/2026

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) supports individuals in developing the ability to stay present, open, and committed to actions aligned with personal values, even in the presence of difficult thoughts or emotions.

ACT is evidence-based and effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. At Personal Growth Associates, we have therapists who use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients overcome challenges.

01/15/2026

Mindfulness can be a powerful tool in addiction recovery—but it's crucial to understand the role of trauma and how to use mindfulness safely for those who are facing the very things that underlie the addiction in the first place.

01/14/2026

Save the date and bring a friend!
The McHenry County People in Need Forum (PIN) is happening Saturday, January 31, 2026, 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m., at McHenry County College.

REGISTER: https://www.mchenry.edu/pin/

✔ Over 100 community exhibitors
✔ Live speakers
✔ Helpful workshops
✔ Spanish sessions available

If you live, work, or care about McHenry County, this event is for you. Stop by, learn something new, and connect with your community.

01/09/2026

Uncertainty can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Psychological science offers practical ways to stay grounded and support your well-being when things feel unstable.

Learn more: https://at.apa.org/968d91

12/29/2025

A December Mindfulness minute from Colleen, Blake, LCPC!

12/10/2025

Mothers' Mental Health Matters. Dr. Hailey Wygonski, PsyD, a postdoctoral clinician at Personal Growth Associates is passionate about supporting women and couples through their pregnancy and postpartum journey. If you or someone you know is struggling, please give us a call! 847-413-9700