Category Archives: Chicago

Treating Trauma: Endings and Beginnings

As of July 2011, Treating Trauma will be relocating to Tucson, Arizona. Continue reading

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National Eating Disorder Awareness Week

Ideas for participating in Eating Disorder Awareness Week. I will be hosting an information booth and free screening at the Sulzer Library on Wednesday February 23, 9 am- 4 pm. Continue reading

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Return of the Light

Every year on the first day of winter I stop and remember that each day following gets progressively longer and brighter. Instead of focusing on how dark it is today, I can celebrate the returning of the light come tomorrow. Continue reading

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Putting the Garden to Bed: When Self-Care Isn’t Fun

The fall garden reminds me that sometimes self-care isn’t fun, but has long-term benefits. Continue reading

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Chicago Remembers: Transgender Day of Remembrance

Chicago is holding a Transgender Day of Remembrance event today, November 18, 2010 Continue reading

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