Emotional Responding Posted on Nov 30, 2018 by Most people do not listen with the intent to understand. Most people listen with the intent to reply.” – Stephen R. Covey Do you know how to respond to the emotional needs of others? Consider your relationships for a moment, your friends, family…

Are You Parenting a Child with ADHD or ADHD Tendencies? Posted on Nov 9, 2018 by by Dr. Karen Rosian At first thought, many consider distractibility and hyperactivity as the defining characteristics of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Demonstrating difficulties in sustaining concentration,…

Recognizing Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders Posted on Jun 28, 2018 by Research tells us that about 80% of women will experience normal feelings of sadness and anxiety within the first few weeks of delivery. Some women may experience more clinically significant symptoms of anxiety, depression,…

Kate Spade’s Death Sparks Light on Mental Health Awareness Posted on Jun 8, 2018 by “She leaves a little sparkle wherever she goes”, was Kate Spade’s desire for those who invested in her brand and was the je ne sais quoi she hoped to inspire. Kate herself, exemplified this in her many contributions.…

What is Your Love Language? Posted on Jun 5, 2018 by Are you familiar with Gary Chapman’s couple’s resource, “The Five Love Languages?” This book is a simple, yet powerful tool for learning how to better communicate with your partner through one another’s love languages. You can find more…

An Expert Interview on Discovering Your Vision Posted on Mar 12, 2018 by D r. Laura Bokar, LCPC, LMFT, ACS Fox Valley Institute Dr. Laura Bokar is the CEO and Founder of the Fox Valley Institute. She started FVI with one person (herself), and now has a phenomenal team of experienced therapists with…

Are You Analyzing Me Right Now? Posted on Feb 26, 2018 by Brian Post, PsyD When people ask me what I do for a living and hear that I’m a Clinical Psychologist, I often hear “Are you analyzing me right now?” I often laugh, but secretly wish that I had the kind of mental powers that the X-Men’s…

Open Letter: Fox Valley Institute Stands by Those Affected By Tragedy Posted on Oct 14, 2017 by Joe Dubowski, MS, LMFT Responding to the Shooting in Las Vegas Our country, and the world, has been racked with pain over the last week and a half as we’ve heard about the horrible mass shooting that…

Are your Thoughts and Behaviors Limiting You? Posted on Sep 30, 2017 by When you are literally pulling your hair out, finding yourself constantly and compulsively checking if your front door is locked, or perseverating endlessly on an experience, it may be time to explore if OCD…

What Happens When Pizza and Netflix is Your Way to Survive the School Year? Posted on Sep 15, 2017 by Dear Student, Welcome back to school! Whether you are looking forward to it or anticipating it with trepidation, there is a high level of excitement. A new school year brings opportunities and…

Meet Joe Dubowski, MS, LMFT ! Posted on Jun 30, 2017 by Joe Dubowski, MS, LMFT Joe is dedicated to helping people find relief from the pain and tumult resulting from traumatic losses, and to helping couples develop mature and loving relationships that can withstand the test of time and life’s ups…

Managing the Conflict & Emotions of Divorce Through Therapy Posted on Jan 22, 2017 by HOW A THERAPIST CAN HELP MANAGE CONFLICT AND EMOTIONS DURING A DIVORCE – ESPECIALLY WHEN THERE ARE CHILDREN INVOLVED By: Dr. Laura Bokar, LMFT, LCPC, ACS & Cheryl Frommelt, LCPC, LMFT Sometimes, marriages do not…

Meet Dawn Miskus, MA, LCPC! Posted on Jan 6, 2017 by Meet Dawn Miskus, MA, LCPC! New Therapist to Fox Valley Institute! Dawn provides counseling to adolescents (16 and older), adults and couples. She specializes in working with individuals dealing with life transitions, anxiety, depression, PTSD/…

Divorce Mediation Services Now Available at FVI ! Posted on Nov 16, 2016 by WHAT IS DIVORCE MEDIATION Divorce Mediation provides dispute resolution via a neutral third-party mediator. The mediator will help the divorcing couple reach a fair and equitable settlement. Mediation is… Client-driven, not…

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day 2016 Posted on Oct 23, 2016 by Join us for a day of healing! Join with a community of suicide loss survivors to find comfort and gain understanding as we share stories of healing and hope. International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is the one day a year…

Strengthen the Parent Child Connection with Attachment Based Parenting Tips Posted on Sep 29, 2016 by I tried to teach my child with books. He gave me only puzzled looks. I used clear words to discipline, But I never seemed to win. Despairingly, I turned aside. “How shall I reach this child?” I…

Tips for Teen Anxiety at the Start of the School Year Posted on Aug 31, 2016 by During times of transition and change it is not uncommon to experience anxious feelings. This is especially true for teens returning to school. Anxiety about the start of the school year can begin weeks before school…

FVI Takes Leading Role In Use Of VR In Therapy Posted on Aug 11, 2016 by New technology is finding its way into therapy, and our clinic will be among the first in the area to use virtual reality as an option in treatment. Watch our website in the near future for more information on how you can…

Meet Our Psychiatrists! Posted on Jul 18, 2016 by Dr. Vijay Gorrepati, MD Psychiatrist Dr. Gorrepati completed his undergraduate education at the University of Texas at Austin, and received his medical degree from Texas A&M Health Science Center. He completed his psychiatry training at University of…

Psychiatry Services Now Available at FVI! Posted on Jul 8, 2016 by Telepsychiatry Fox Valley Institute is very excited to offer an innovative new service for all of our psychiatry appointments. Telepsychiatry provides easy access in a timely manner with licensed child and adult psychiatrists. This…

The Art of Mindfulness Posted on Jun 29, 2016 by “Why do you do the dishes?” This question was once proposed at a conference. Common answers included, to get them clean, because I have to, or because they are dirty. Again the question was asked, “Why do you do the dishes?” The same answers were…

May/June Newsletter – Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Posted on Jun 23, 2016 by Most people with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder don’t know they have it. Indeed, the disorder was not recognized until the 1980’s, and it was not until the 1990’s that the recognition of adult ADHD was…

Frontier Kite Festival Tomorrow! Posted on Jun 4, 2016 by Please join FVI as we sponsor The Frontier Kite Festival Presented by Naperville Mom’s Network! Visit HERE for more info!

I Just Need Someone to Listen! The Difference Between Empathy and Sympathy Posted on May 31, 2016 by Do you find yourself feeling with or feeling for others? Simply stated, that is the core difference between empathy and sympathy. Feeling with another person, or empathy, allows one to feel heard,…

Resolve conflicts and improve communication in your family with our family counseling services. http://www.fvinstitute.com/ With family counseling, success is more likely to be achieved when the entire family is involved in the change. Fox Valley Institute, 640 North River Road, Suite 108,…

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