A tale of demons / New Chicago therapist!
There once was a man who lived alone, isolated in his small village. One day, upon returning to his home, he discovered that several demons had moved in. The man tried everything to make them leave: he demanded that they leave; he prayed; he meditated, he scheduled telehealth appointments with his therapist; but nothing worked! The demons grew bigger and they grew stronger. He soon realized that the demons were projections of his own mind, so he decided to try a different approach. This time, he smiled and said to the demons: "Welcome to my home. All that I have is yours." With that, all but one of the demons vanished. But this last one stayed, and it continued to grow bigger, stronger, and more disruptive. The man was at a loss. He didn't know what to do. Finally, he announced: "Demon, you may have not only my home but my life as well." He walked over to the demon and placed his head inside the demon's mouth. In that moment of full surrender, this final demon too disappeared. AcceptanceSteven Hayes, the creator of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), talks about avoidance as being ineffective. He provides the analogy of the Chinese finger trap, explaining that "the harder you pull, the smaller the tube becomes, and the stronger it holds your fingers." "Conversely," he says, "if you push into it, your finger will still be in the tube, but at least you'll have enough room to move around and live your life." Dr. Hayes explains that acceptance does not eliminate the pain; but rather, it makes it manageable. Spotlight on: Ulyana Doko, LPC: There comes a time when we all have to face and accept our "demons" instead of constantly fighting them. This process takes time and can be very challenging, scary and overwhelming. I am here to guide you and help you learn how to manage anxiety, tolerate uncertainty, become more courageous, and overcome your fears in order to establish a strong sense of self and live a more fulfilling life.I strive to create a safe, empathetic and collaborative environment, so that my clients feel heard, valued and understood.
Best wishes, Brandon Gimbel, M.D. |
601 Skokie Blvd, Suite 1-A, Northbrook, IL 60062 |
Brandon Gimbel, M.D.
Owner, North Star Behavioral Health and North Star Kids
We'd like to introduce our two new psychiatrists: Adult psychiatrist Dr. Chadwick Yip Child & Adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Dongho (Damian) Gwak Both Drs. Yip and Gwak have immediate Northbrook, Chicago, and virtual availability to treat new patients - adults for Dr. Yip and children and adolescents for Dr. Gwak. For more information about our new colleagues, please visit our website: https://www.northstarbh.com/team Our team of clinicians can provide comprehensive care from childhood through...
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