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How Can CBT Help College Students?

As with any blog about college students, I'm going to start by saying how college is transformative. It's a time in your life when you experience newfound freedom, make lifelong friends, and discover your passions. However, that's not all that…
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What Are the Most Important Goals of Your College Experience?

  College is often described as a time of self-discovery. But let’s be honest—it can also be full of stress, excitement, and uncertainty. You’re thrown into a new environment, balancing academic pressures, social connections, and…
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Characteristics of an Overthinker

Overthinking—it’s something many of us do without even realizing it. At first, it might seem harmless. You’re replaying a conversation, analyzing a decision, or imagining future scenarios. But over time, these thought patterns can become…
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Going Home for the Holidays and Relationship Issues

Hallmark, Netflix, and any other streaming service may have you believe that going home for the holidays is a magical and joyous occasion. But, then you remember, they're paid actors. However, that's not always the reality. Going back to your…
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Top Fall Activities for College Students in Evanston and Chicago

As a therapy practice offering services for young adults and college students in Chicago and Evanston, IL, we understand the challenges in finding fall activities. We know how difficult it can be to discover all the available options for college…
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Self-Care Tips for College Students Preparing to Go Back

You're preparing to go back to Northwestern University or other colleges and universities. You're prepping for the next part of your academic journey. You may have mixed feelings about it. Excitement, nervousness, and even a bit of sadness at…
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Why is Overthinking so Common? And How to Stop It

It is not uncommon for people to find themselves overthinking. You're trying to study for exams at Northwestern University, but your mind keeps wandering to the future, wondering about the uncertainties and possibilities. Or perhaps you're replaying…
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Am I An Overthinker? Signs of Being an Overthinker

Overthinking is a pattern many of us fall into from time to time. It's that constant replaying of scenarios in your mind. Where you analyze every detail until it feels overwhelming. It's important to understand that overthinking and being an…
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The Pressure of Purple: Treatment for Depression and Therapy Insights for Northwestern Students

Northwestern University fosters academic excellence and intellectual growth. Yet, beneath the shiny surface of vibrant campus life, many Wildcats grapple with a common foe – depression. The pressure to get good grades, the uncertainty of the…
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Life After College: Navigating Life Transitions for Northwestern Graduates & Students

You did it! At Northwestern, you pulled all-nighters, survived crazy roommates and nutty professors, and…you graduated! Way to go, Wildcat! But you might be asking yourself, “Now what?” Post-college life transitions can be puzzling. At…

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