Personal Growth Articles

Self-forgiveness, as easy as it may sound, is one of the most difficult choices to make in life.  We are human and we all make mistakes, but some mistakes are easier to move past than others. Some mistakes feel utterly impossible to move past and extend...

SOURCE: WCIA CHAMPAIGN — Jolie Carsten, Clinical Director with Elliott Counseling Group, explains the benefits of gratitude and expressing it throughout the year.  What is gratitude? * Expressing appreciation * Focusing on what you have rather than what you want What...

A true story from our CEO (Sandra) and how she now gives herself permission, advantage and encouragement to reach beyond what her initial assessment of her limits are.

The term self-care is common in the mental health field. We can go through the motions of caring for ourselves, but if our intention is off base then are we really getting any care at all? By focusing more on our spirit, we can get below the surface of our being.