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Agency Adoption vs Independent Adoption

As birth mothers and adoptive families may research their options regarding adoption, they will find there are many different types of professionals involved in the adoption process. Adoption agencies could be viewed as more of an encompassing multi-disciplinary team approach while independent adoptions facilitated solely by adoption attorneys could be viewed as…

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Counseling, General

There is no denying that wintertime in Chicago can be a very long and gloomy few months. Once the cold fall weather sets in and the clouds have blanketed the sky, it can feel as if the sun goes into hibernation until March. Mentally, emotionally, and physically, this time of year can be…

PostPartum Depression

Children, Counseling, General, Pregnancy

Women hope and pray for a safe pregnancy. Discovering their pregnancy is affected by postpartum depression is devastating. However, postpartum depression can be treated through counseling. We at Hopeful Beginnings provide free counseling from qualified counselors for women experiencing postpartum depression. With time and treatment, recovery is possible Have you been feeling empty,…

Anxiety during and after pregnancy

Counseling, General, Pregnancy

Is it normal to have anxiety? We all experience some type of anxiety in our everyday life. We can feel anxious about making difficult decisions, doing a presentation, or dealing with financial issues. Anxiety is a feeling of worry or uneasiness due to stressful situations. Many women can experience anxiety during and…

Why you shouldn’t spank your child

Children, Counseling

As a parent, the first response to a child acting up is discipline. Due to generational patterns and behaviors, many of us learned that spanking was the first and foremost form of discipline. According to Robert Sege and Benjamin Siegel (2018), there is a strong correlation between corporal punishment being linked to and…

Guiding a Mother Through Grief and Loss Around the Holidays

Children, Counseling, Pregnancy

Guiding a Mother Through Grief and Loss Around the Holidays Comforting anyone who has experienced a loss of any kind is an incredibly difficult, and emotional task, harder even when it is a perinatal birth or miscarriage. As a hospital social worker, you are no stranger to grief and loss, and neither…

Telehealth Counseling

Counseling

Telehealth What is all this hype about Telehealth? Well, Telehealth is a way to communicate effectively with both the sender and receiver being able to hear a voice, see a facial expression, and note a person’s body language. It is the next best thing to having an appointment in person. The only thing…

Birth Parent Support

Adoption, Counseling

You are not alone… The emotions that birth parents feel are ones that others may not understand. Having intense feelings of grief and loss are not uncommon. Finding a safe place to express yourself and finding support can help you begin the healing process. It is crucial to know that…

Free Postpartum Depression Counseling Now Available

Counseling

Hopeful Beginnings is now offering free counseling services to women, including postpartum depression/anxiety counseling, perinatal depression/anxiety counseling, grief & loss counseling, and adjustment to motherhood counseling. If you or someone you know is suffering, call us today to set up a free appointment. No insurance or referrals needed! Call us to set up…

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