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Introduction A significant part of emotional intelligence is relationship management. People with high emotional intelligence know how to maintain good relationships by communicating, inspiring, and influencing others. A motivational speaker that I often listen to is Jay Shetty; he used to be a monk and now he is a writer, speaker, and creates short videos […]

Introduction Emotional intelligence (EI) is being able to understand, use, and manage your own emotions; in addition to this, it also means being able to understand the emotions of others and demonstrating empathy to develop positive relationships. In a three part series, I will share strategies to help you further develop your EI. Self-Awareness It […]

Overcoming Challenges During the 2020-2021 Academic School Year All students have experienced many unforeseen challenges in this academic school year.   As a private therapist and school social worker, I have noticed that some students have experienced challenges in being able to focus and stay motivated using the remote learning model. Students reported that they prefer […]

Introduction I began practicing mindfulness approximately in 2014. My school district, Mannheim District 83, was doing research with Rush University. Through this experience, I became acquainted to various types of mindfulness practices (e.g., breathing exercises, walking, tasting, etc.). The purpose of this short blog is to provide background information on what is mindfulness and how […]

Introduction In this short blog, I will share six healthy habits that I do regularly in order to ensure that I stay healthy emotionally, mentally, and physically. My hope is that you find these tips helpful and applicable to your life, so you can be the best version of yourself. Drink Water When I wake […]

Introduction In March Women’s History is celebrated. As a social worker and Latina woman who works with girls and women of all ages, I consider this to be an important topic to further explore and to learn. The social construct of gender roles starts at an early age. When I was 19 years old, I […]

Nurture Positive Characteristic Traits in a Relationship As a private therapist, I provide support to couples of all ages. The relationships that thrive have a strong foundation of respect, trust, and love. Couples who have positive thoughts about their partners express their feelings and behaviors in a positive manner as well. This in return nourishes […]

Defining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Every person experiences negative thoughts. However, not every thought is true or accurate. There are nine different types of negative thoughts. An evidence based intervention that helps to reframe these negative thoughts is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, also known as CBT. CBT teaches you that your thoughts, behaviors, and feelings are all […]

This blog was written by Jacqueline Rhew, LCPC. I met Jacqueline while collaborating for the Illinois Association of School Social Workers Conference in 2020. Jacqueline was the keynote speaker for more than 600 school social workers throughout the state of Illinois. She has extensive experience working with families. She recently wrote in English and Spanish […]

INTRODUCTION As a school social worker at Mannheim Middle School and private therapist at Olimene Counseling Inc., I have seen a rise in children experiencing anxiety. The changes that have occurred this year have disrupted routines. Many children in the United States continue to do remote learning; they have had to re-learn new norms and […]