Medical Gaslighting is when a healthcare provider dismisses your complaints or concerns; They don’t seem to take you seriously or they may blame your symptoms on vague causes, such as stress. Though medical gaslighting may not always be intentional, it can cause a misdiagnosis or…

What is mindfulness?  It may seem like you are hearing the word “mindfulness” thrown around in various contexts, but what does it really mean? Mindfulness refers to being aware of the present moment, including noticing thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations when they occur. Mindfulness includes…

Addiction impacts countless individuals nationwide. As of 2020 in the United States, approximately 50% of individuals age 12 and older reported having tried illicit drugs at least once, and roughly 20 million people reported having struggled with addiction. These numbers are alarming and on the…

For folks recovering from disordered eating or an eating disorder, a support system can be extremely impactful to recovery. If your loved one has an eating disorder you may be part of their support system. Treatment is only one part of recovery, but most people…

We’d like to give a warm welcome to our 2022/2023 intern cohort! Learn more about each of their approaches below, and if you’d like to schedule with one of them, reach out to info@mindbodycoopchicago.com. Jyotsna (Joy) Dhar (she/her), CYT-200, Psychotherapy Intern  Can you tell us…

Fall is almost here and with the changing of the leaves and breaking out the flannel jackets comes seasonal flavors. Pumpkin spice lattes aren’t the only way to incorporate autumn into your day. There are plenty of other fall foods to try this season. Eating…