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Glenbrook
Therapy Center
CALL OR E-MAIL
IF YOU NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE ABOUT:
• Relationship problems
• Sexual difficulties
• Grief and loss
• Life transitions
• Depression
• Post traumatic stress
• Addictions
• EMDR / Eye movement
desensitization and reprocessing
• Personality issues and
self-esteem issues
• Work difficulties and career
difficulties
• Anxiety/Panic
• Fears/Phobias
• Child and family problems
• Divorce and step-parenting
• ACOA / Codependency issues
• Eating disorders
• Gay / Lesbian issues
• Recovery/Inner child work
• Emotional abuse, physical
abuse, or sexual abuse
• Life enrichment
• Personal and spiritual growth
• Marriage counseling
• Pre-marital counseling
• Parent training
• Christian counseling
• Focusing
• Group therapy
• Anger management
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THERAPY OPTIONS |
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INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
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"In the
difficult are the friendly forces,
the hands that work on us."
--Rainer Maria Rilke" |
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Often solutions to problems that seem to
have no solution begin with you.
It may seem that if only other people
would cooperate, your problems would be solved. But you could spend the
rest of your life waiting for that to happen with no change at all.
Frequently the things that are giving
you the most trouble are closely connected to your own unique gifts,
creativity, and personal power. You may even feel a sense of shame about
facing or talking about these troubles, yet ironically they hold the
answers you're seeking.
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"At the
innermost core of all loneliness is a deep and powerful yearning for union with
one's lost self."
--Brendan
Francis" |
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Individual therapy offers a safe and caring
environment in which to explore ways of taking back the power you've given away.
A thorough exploration of your own unique history, needs, beliefs, dreams, and
purpose can open up new possibilities. You may discover strengths you don't know
you have, develop new ones, or discover options you haven't considered.
Individual therapy can help you free yourself to live a better life.
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| "You are largely responsible for
helping me to feel happier, better about myself, and more positive about the
future!
"I feel that I have more courage to
take risks... God bless you..."
-- Gary*, age 32, teacher, husband and father |
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COUPLES THERAPY Did you know that
conflict (or avoidance of
conflict), sexual difficulties, and negative emotions (sadness, anxiety, anger)
are a normal part of every committed relationship?
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"What you
deny to others will be denied to you, for the plain reason that you are always
legislating for yourself, all your words and actions define the world you want
to live in."
--Thaddeus Golas,
The Lazy Man's
Guide to Enlightenment |
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A committed relationship challenges both
people to grow as individuals so that they can meet their own needs and
their partner's needs. This growth can take time, effort, and
courage. Of course, it also takes courage to end a relationship that's
over. But too often couples give up on a relationship because they
don't know how to make it better or because they aren't aware that they
have the potential to be much happier than they are, happier even than
they've ever been.
In couples therapy you can learn to
listen to and understand your partner, while at the same time remaining
true to yourself; to calm yourself and think clearly, even when you're
feeling hurt, anxious, or angry; and to disengage from manipulative
behaviors, both your partner's and your own. Couples therapy can help
you find the courage to make difficult decisions, to step outside your
emotional and sexual comfort zones, and to more fully enjoy your own and
your partner's company.
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you helped us find are put to good use on a daily basis....
"We are forever
grateful for your wisdom and insight as we went through that thorny patch in
our life."
-- C and G*, married 20 years, parents of a five year
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FAMILY THERAPY
Would you like to be able to change
thinking and behavior patterns that dominate your family's interactions
but just aren't working any longer? Change occurs in families when at
least one member assumes a leadership role by trying out and
demonstrating preferred behaviors and offering loved ones opportunities
to relate in new ways.
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"Peace is
such a precious jewel that I would give anything for it but the truth."
--Matthew Henry |
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Through family therapy you can find the
courage to develop and maintain a solid sense of self, even in the midst
of painful losses, seeming impasses, and anxiety producing change, in
order to reap the benefits of a stable and growth-oriented family group.
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| "You have given me so much...
I mean both by being part of this group and what that
meant, and what you have given me of yourselves."
-- Rachael*, age 37, teacher and single parent |
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GROUP THERAPY
A therapy group is a kind of "relationship
lab" that allows you to observe and experiment with your usual ways of
interacting with people. Improvised interactions are usually more satisfying
than scripted ones, but most of us cling to certain habitual and predictable
behaviors while ruling out more risky and creative choices.
We may conceal parts of ourselves we
believe are unacceptable or try to pretend to be someone we're not.
Eventually we may come to present a false self to the world, while the
real self inside suffers from fear, loneliness, and boredom. A therapy
group offers feedback from other members and opportunities for
meaningful interaction, which can open up new possibilities in your
life.
Please click here if you would like to
be notified when the next group is being formed.
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WORKSHOPS The Glenbrook Therapy Center offers group workshops on
particular topics.
Upcoming workshops include:
Click for more information.
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