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Let’s stand together with our Veterans and walk with them on their mental health journeys.

The serves Veterans, service members, National Guard and Reserve members, and those who support them.

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Today we honor all who gave their lives in service of our freedom. Their sacrifice is not forgotten.
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Our monthly staff meeting included a time of prayer for our clinicians who are headed to the Ukraine this Friday for a missions trips. Please pray with us for a fruitful and safe trip. Then we all went outside to enjoy some eclipse viewing. We hope you all enjoyed the day as much as we did!!

If you are concerned that your teen is struggling with disordered eating, give us a call! Michelle Krieger, LPC specializes in working with teens and adults with disordered eating and their support network!

Eating disorders in young boys and men are rising. Why it's happening and what to look for. Here's what you need to know about boys, men and eating disorders and why they're often underdiagnosed.

We are so proud of our team and their commitment to serving those most in need! Check out this article about their upcoming medical mission to Ukraine! And thank you to 1470 WMBD for helping spread the word!

Peoria group preparing for journey to Ukraine to provide aid to refugees PEORIA, Ill. (25 News) - A group of medical professionals from Peoria are joining Omaha Rapid Response to trav...

Take some time to listen to this insightful and informative episode of the 12:31 Podcast, which co-features one of our amazing clinicians, Stephanie Seidl, LPC! Thank you to Great Oaks Community Church for helping raise awareness of mental health issues in the Christian community!

It's that time of the month again! The second episode of a 2 part series is live on loneliness, depression, and anxiety in the next generation. Listen in as Chase continues discussion with Chris Genders of (YFC). Our new guest, Stephanie Seidl of Antioch Group in Peoria, joins the discussion.

Click this link to listen in: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vKtKVDEexfRn59wcDGIpS?si=f3b65e357b1c49cd

Congratulations to one of our Adult Clinic providers, Brandon Hovey, LPC, who will be presenting at this year's IAMFT Annual Conference on Reparenting as an intervention. If you are interested in finding out more about the conference, check out Illinois Affiliation of Marriage and Family Therapists on FB, or if you would like to meet with Brandon to discuss how this method might benefit you or your family, give us a call today!

IAMFT Annual Conference Presenter Spotlight: Discover more about our outstanding presenters this year! Please visit www.iamft.org to register.

Reparenting: An instant intervention

Many clients have been exposed to poor templates from abusive and/or toxic parents. Generational trauma can be healed through the intentional work of reparenting. Join Brandon Hovey to hear about group, couple, and individual interventions. Reparenting is soul work to heal soul wounds, an instant intervention.

Brandon Hovey, MA LPC practices at The Antioch Group Inc in Peoria, IL. Brandon works with elders, adolescents and adults. A particular interest of Brandon’s is the treatment of personality disorders and attachment wounds. For a more comprehensive biography:

https://brandonhoveycounselor.wordpress.com/about/

This marks the sixth year that The Antioch Group has provided low or no-cost counseling services to local schools like Holy Family Parish School-Peoria. We feel blessed to have the opportunity to provide mental health care and support to students and staff in our local schools! ❤️

This week is National Counselor’s Week, and Holy Family would like to thank The Antioch Group for providing our students with excellent counselors. 💚🤍

A beautiful (and timely) reflection on freezing and thawing in the seasons of life from Mark McMinn, PhD. "So here's to 2024, to rising, to thawing, to living each day in the vibrancy of hope. Ours is not to deny the challenges of these most difficult seasons, but to show up with steady expectancy for what lies ahead.."

Thawing In northwest Oregon, as with much of the country, we've been enduring some Very Cold weather in recent days. One of my tasks is to swap out the water in the hen house a couple times per day, pulling the frozen watering can into the shop where it can thaw and replacing it with fresh water for the thi...

As an organization, we are committed to supporting mental health for all those in need. With this, in April 2024, four of our clinicans will be providing trauma-informed mental health support on a medical mission to Ukraine though Omaha Rapid Response. Please follow the link below to learn more and consider donating by January 31 to support them in the missions field!

Ukraine Mission — The Antioch Group Omaha Rapid Response Mental Health Mission to Ukraine 2024 Donate Now In April 2024, sponsored and hosted by Omaha Rapid Response (rapidresponseamerica.org), The Antioch Group clinicians, Steven Hamon, Lindsay Call, Jessie Miller, and Blake Muehlich will be flying to Ukraine as the mental health pro...

Wishing you and yours a beautiful holiday encompassed by the peace and hope of of the Advent season.

Are you working to find healthy life but realizing you didn't receive the healthy templates you needed growing up? Beginning January 18th, The Antioch Group will be offering a new 12-week group to help you do the "soul work to heal soul wounds". Early bird pricing is available, so call us today to find out more!

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Wishing you a blessed and heart-full Thanksgiving from all of us at The Antioch Group ❤️

A Thanksgiving Prayer for Nearly Everyone ‘Now, I know I’m not the most grateful person you know, God, so let me take some time to tell you what I’m thankful for.’

While parenting in the digital age can be overwhelming, it is absolutely possible to encourage healthy digital use in your family. A few ways to accomplish this include:
1. Screens, including phones, tablets, and tvs, should remain outside of bedrooms, and this is true for children and adults. Doing so promotes healthier sleep habits and quality.
2. Establish consistent "screens off" times, such as during family time and meal times. For busy families, instead of using screens in the car, use that time to talk and connect.
3. Parents need to practice what they preach. Model good behavior by putting your phone away and practicing presence with your children and teens.
While these changes may bring resistance at first, you will be surprised what they yield in mood, sleep, behavior, and connection!

Does screen use really impact our thinking skills? Our analysis suggests it could A meta-analysis of 34 studies has explored how disordered screen use may impact the cognitive performance of individuals.

Thank you to Central Illinois for choosing The Antioch Group as Peoria's Best of the Best in Counseling in 2023! We are honored to be your premiere choice for mental health care and to have served the community for over 25 years!

Wondering how to improve your teen's and family's mental health? The answer might be different than you think! Check out this article and if you want to learn more, give us a call! We can help!

The quickest way to improve your family’s mental health Learning how to talk about your mental health with your child is a way to improve your family’s well-being, says a report coauthored by Harvard psychologist Richard Weissbourd.

Did you know that reading fiction can help strengthen your memory? Check out this list for more fun ways to keep your memory and focus strong from Dr. Richard Restak and stop by Peoria Book Rack to pick up a new book and start age-proofing your brain! 🧠📖

An 81-year-old brain doctor's 7 'hard rules' for keeping your memory 'sharp as a whip' Neuroscientist Richard Restak has spent decades studying how to enhance brain health and memory. Here's how he stays mentally sharp at 81 years old.

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Why are People So Mean? Challenge #2: The Other Team Matters Football season is here, and with it comes my annual moral tension. On one hand, I love the game. Some see it as brutal, but to me it is almost symphonic. I wasn't good enough to play college football, but playing in high school taught me valuable lessons about teamwork, discipline, diligence, and (...

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The Antioch Group extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Logan Smith, the WCHS family, and the Washington community. Our prayers and support are with you all as you navigate this devastating loss 🧡🖤

Identifying signs of stress in your children and teens Young people experience stress from a variety of sources. Some stress can be positive, but too much stress is overwhelming. Tuning into emotional or behavioral cues is important in identifying potential problems.

The start date for our new group therapy experience for women is quickly approaching. We still have a few spots open. Please contact us if you’re interested or have any questions.

Mental Health Update: A new medication, Zurzuvae (zuranolone) has been approved for the FDA for the treatment of severe postpartum depression. Here are a few things to know:
1. Unlike traditional SSRIs, this medication functions like a neurosteroid. As a result, positive improvement was seen in less time than more traditional medications (14 days vs. 4-6 weeks).
2. The study group included only women who were not breastfeeding, so it's safety for nursing mothers and their infants has not yet been determined.
3. Research consistently shows that best outcomes are seen with a combination of medication and counseling.
For more information, see the following: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/fda-approved-pill-treat-postpartum-235543054.html.
If you or someone you know are struggling with postpartum depression, or you are pregnant and are concerned you may be at risk, the counselors at The Antioch Group can help! Give us a call today!

The FDA has approved a pill to treat postpartum depression. What you need to know about Zurzuvae. Zurzuvae is the first oral medication for postpartum depression.

Come on out to Oak Ridge Park in Washington for National Night Out sponsored by Washington Police Department! Stop by the table and say hi! We're here until 8:30 PM 😁