Vanessa E. Ford LCSW, CADC

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Good Sleeping Habits are Important for Mental Health

Good Sleeping Habits are Important for Mental Health

by Vanessa Ford | May 20, 2013 | News, Sleep and AD/HD, Sleep and Anxiety, Sleep and Medication, Sleep and Mental Health, Sleep and Mood, Sleep Habits, Sleep Hygiene

For most people, getting a good night’s rest is essential for mental health and wellness. When we talk about good “self-care,” taking care of our bodies is important, and sleep is a big part of that. Feeling rested and energized puts us at our best and can help us...

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Do your moods worsen in the Fall, when the days get shorter and it gets cold and dark out? Read on for strategies to tackle the winter blues! news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/how-to-beat-the-winter-blues/ ... See MoreSee Less

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By Lauren Robinson Medill Reports Vanessa Ford is a psychotherapist based in the Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago. She treats clients with anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and other mental h…
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The Contextual Behavior Therapy Fellowship Program aims to provide mental health professionals who have begun to work with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy with a forum for ongoing consultation.  The program provides participants with opportunities in which they can...
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It's very likely to be offered next year. It's really great so far!

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DO YOU SUFFER FROM SEASONAL DEPRESSION?
DOES YOUR MOOD ALWAYS WORSEN IN THE LATE FALL OR WINTER?
If so, now is the right time to talk about strategies to implement to minimize symptoms.
It’s so beautiful out, it seems like summer will never end!
Don’t wait until the Fall is well underway, and your depression gets worse.
Depression symptoms (low self-esteem, low energy, difficulty concentrating, poor quality of sleep, difficulty getting motivated) can make it very difficult to motivate to get started on good habits for mental health!
Let’s talk about a strategy- today- to help you with your mood, as you transition into Fall.
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Vanessa Ford is a Chicago-based therapist who is specialized in communication issues, conflict resolution, recovery support, Moderation Management, EMDR, coping with a traumatic or abusive past, grieving past losses, LGBT, and addictions.

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