Abusers Seek Allies, Survivors Seek Help Making Simple the Complexities of Sexual Abuse
By Paul Schellenberg, LLC, MA, LCPC, Member of the Illinois SOMB list The traumatic events of abuse are horrific to the victim when abuse occurs. Unfortunately, the effects of abuse do not stop when the abuse ends. In most cases, a new form of abuse comes into play. This the abuse of shaming. For discussion […]
Psychological Development Across the Life Span Part Two: Adulthood
By Jennifer Morrison, PsyD. Throughout the course of our lifetime, there are number of psychological hurdles that we have to overcome in order to continue to grow along the path of psychological development. There are several different age groups, and with each group comes a unique developmental task the person must grapple with in order […]
Your Eyes, More Than the Windows to Your Soul Part 1
By James Wilson, OD, Bond Eye Associates How much do you know about your eyes? I mean, really know about them? I will try to give you a broad overview without boring you to death. It may save you or a family member from going blind, literally! Your eyes are more than just the windows […]
Vulnerability The Key to Emotional Intimacy
By Gregory J. Skibinski, Executive Director, Agape Counseling Ltd. When I meet with a couple for the first time, they often inform me that the reason they are in my office is for communication issues in their relationship. When I ask them to tell me more about their relationship, the common response is that they […]
Little Ears Hear Big Mouths
By Paul Schellenberg, MA, LCPC I remember as a child a song that I sang in Sunday school at my local church which had the chorus, “Be careful little ears what you hear.” The song also included a couple of the other senses like vision and feeling. It was a cute song warning youngsters about […]
Health Awareness What Is New in Colon Cancer Screening
Any time is a good time to discuss new developments in colon cancer screening and there is good news to talk about. Thanks to several important preventive health guidelines updated last year, there is now more access to, and insurance coverage for, a variety of screening options beyond a colonoscopy. The problem According to the […]
Cross Healthy Vegetables off Your List
Submitted by Koelsch Senior Communities St. Patrick’s day has passed, and your kitchen still smells like slow-cooked cabbage. You know the aroma. The faintly detectable smell that has no discernable source, yet it haunts you occasionally like an annoying, flatulent ghost. It’s the same smell that causes shrugs and accusing glances in the break room […]
Considering the Best Option
By Lauren Malmberg, Peoria County Animal Protection Services So, you’ve decided it’s time to get a new animal friend. Where do you go? Consider visiting the local animal shelter. Millions of dogs and cats enter animal shelters each year in the U.S. It seems that this should be a perfect match; family looking for a […]
The Health Benefits of a Body Detoxification
By Bill Kalman, Pharmacist-in-Charge, Essential Wellness Pharmacy Many people have heard about liver and body detoxification. You may have done one yourself or have heard of someone who has. If you are one of those who hasn’t done one or have never heard of them, the following information may enlighten you. Every day people are […]
A Rich Resource
By Karen Collins, MS, CNM, WNHP, FNP & Samantha Martin, BSN-CNM student Peoria, like a growing number of US cities, has a resource that is just beginning to be recognized. This resource is a specially trained subset of health care providers called Certified Nurse Midwives (CNM). CNMs are bachelors-prepared nurses who have experience in an […]