by Ali Rybicki Barnum | Nov 12, 2020 | Anxiety, Coping, Relationships, Support, Tools
Today’s topic addresses relational distress during a global pandemic. I don’t know about you, but this pandemic has taught me a lot about my marriage and myself. Prior to this pandemic, I saw my husband here and there because of our hectic schedules, but luckily...
by Ali Rybicki Barnum | Jan 14, 2020 | Awareness, Mental Health
Are you looking for a movie that does a fantastic job depicting what mental illness is truly like for many individuals? Then Joker is a MUST-SEE FILM! Please don’t read this post yet if you have not seen this movie! If you haven’t seen it, I recommend you go...
by Ali Rybicki Barnum | Jan 7, 2020 | Sleep, Support, Therapy
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday with families and friends! The one thing I noticed with myself the past few weeks is the amount of sleep I am getting! How about you? I’ve always considered myself a good sleeper. I typically go to bed a decent hour and wake up...
by Ali Rybicki Barnum | Nov 27, 2019 | Anxiety, Coping, Depression, Saint Charles IL, Support
Coping With Holiday Stress I cannot believe I am saying this, but the holidays are actually HERE. Maybe it’s just me, but wasn’t it just Spring? I know for some of you, the holiday season is your favorite time of the year… but for others, it brings a great...
by Ali Rybicki Barnum | Nov 21, 2019 | Anxiety, Counseling, Parents, Therapy
Hope everyone is having a great start to the week! I kicked off my week by attending a presentation on school anxiety in children and adolescents at Linden Oaks to gain more insight on manageable ways to handle school anxiety. Self-Reflection I got to the presentation...
