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    Happier Life & More Fulfilling Relationships
    Are Within Your Reach


    Relationships - Heart of Our Happiness

    Our connections with people who matter to us are central to our happiness.

    Regardless of whether these connections are with our significant others, spouse, children, relatives, friends, colleagues, or people in our communities, the quality of these relationships has a definite impact on our sense of well-being.

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    Relationships are central
    to the sense of who we are
    and our happiness
    At the same time, our problematic interaction with these people could become the ultimate source of our despair.

    Precious relationships could be as tender as a baby's skin, vulnerable to internal and external stress.

    When a relationship under stress is mishandled, it could become the source of our pain.


    Relationships - Sources of Our Pain

    For many people in our society, it hurts so much to long for a relationship yet not knowing how to develop one.

    For others, they  live in a family or a relationship, yet feel extremely lonely and invisible.

    The truth is, it takes a lot of courage to be engaged in a relationship; and great effort to maintain a fulfilling one.

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    Conflicts are an integral part
    of human relationships
    We all bring individual differences into our relationships, therefore disputes or conflicts are an integral part of human relationships. They are not the sources of our pain.

    It is when these conflicts are mishandled, then conflicts can fester into bigger problems, leading to significant psychological distress for all involved.

    Relationships are constantly evolving because all of us are constantly changing.

    As we change, people in our relationships also change following their own developmental stages set off by their biological and psychological blueprints.

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    These precious moments
    will have to stand
    the test of
    developmental changes later
    If we fail to adapt to these changes, relationship may erupt or even break.

    Change requires all involved to see the new needs in the new situations and to learn to adapt and transform.


    Our Frantic Search

    Close, secure and supportive relationships are the most important for our well-being, whether these are with our husband, wife, partner, families, or friends.

    We crave happiness and fulfillment.  There is a sacred empty space designed within us; until that space is filled with our envisioned love and connection, we will continue our search.

    But many of us frantically search in the flashy world or in the digital realm, eventually finding ourselves disillusioned at its empty promises.

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    Frantically our search goes on...to the next something
    If this is how you feel, you are not alone. Many people feel the same sense of deprivation and discouragement nowadays.

    The good news is many have benefited a great deal from counseling and psychotherapy; some have seen transformation even after comparatively few sessions.


    Your Longings are Within Your Reach

    Clinical experience shows that if you are willing and ready to seek counseling and therapy, a transformation is awaiting you and your relationships. 

    You can create a lasting growth and more fulfilling relationships through the collaborative art of counseling and therapy when you are struggling with any of the following:

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    There is an inner voice,
    calling you,
    to come home to your true nature!

    I am Dr. Mei-whei Chen, a licensed clinical psychologist.  I am passionate about providing counseling and therapy, in the great Chicago and North Shore area, to help you, your family, and your loved one, enjoy more fulfilling relationships, and live a happier, more reflective life.

    I strive to establish a safe, nourishing environment in which you can
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    Building relationship skills
    to meet your attachment needs
    • discuss your issues openly;
    • feel relief from your symptoms;
    • heal your hurts, loss, and grief;
    • build new skills to thrive in stronger relationships;
    • and make progress on your priority and life goals .

    This is an incredible journey and the best investment in yourself. Through this journey, you learn to come home to yourself -
    • to live mindfully and intimately with yourself and in your relationships;
    • to open up new dimensions of your well-being and integrity;
    • to renew sense of connectedness with those you care;
    • to reawaken the confidence, courage, wisdom, compassion and kindness that is within you.

    Join me now to take on this path!  Come home to your true self which is love!

    Tell your friends about inner-awakening-counseling.com! They too deserve this life transforming and enriching path.


    Dr. Mei-whei Chen,  Licensed Clinical Psychologist
    737 N Michigan Ave, Ste 2130, Chicago, Illinois 60611
    847-915-0331
    Website:   www.inner-awakening-counseling
    Email:  Mei@inner-awakening-counseling.com

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