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Self-compassion: The Core of Healthy Living


09/09/2020

Being kind and compassionate to yourself can have many benefits. It creates a much-needed buffer for stress and the constant wave of news, worries, and unpredictability that can come from the world around us. Here are a few points to think about and see if you can incorporate into your day.
  • Mindfulness
            - Taking time to be aware of our suffering and need for self-compassion
            -  Willingness to face our pain and suffering, and address it with compassion
  •  Self-kindness
             - Supporting ourselves
             -  Being warm and open to ourselves and our experiences
  •  Imperfection
              - Reminding ourselves that brokenness is the human condition
              - Feeling connected, rather than isolated, in our suffering

https://self-compassion.org/  
https://positivepsychology.com/self-compassion-research/

Jason Blake is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). He earned his Master's of Science in Social Work from The University of Wisconsin in 1993. Jason has worked in a variety of settings including residential treatment, inpatient behavioral health, and outpatient counseling. He believes that connection and compassion are the keys to mental health well-being.  




In Step Behavioral Health

Former Location
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Leroy Oakes Business Center
2455 Dean St., Unit 3G
St. Charles IL 60175


​Office Hours​
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M:   8:30 am - 5:00 pm
T:    8:30 am - 5:00 pm
W:   8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Th:  9:00 am - 6:30 pm
F:    9:00 am - 2:00 pm
​Sat: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon


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Contact Numbers
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Phone: (630) 262 - 2640
Fax:     (630) 262 - 2645
   


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Current Location as of March 1st

​1024 W Main St. 
St. Charles IL 60174


​Some therapists offer extended hours, including evenings and weekends beyond those posted.  Please contact the office to inquire.
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NOTE: Patients with urgent or life threatening situations should ​call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
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Prescription refill requests are accepted during office hours only and will  be processed within 3 business days.


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  • Home
  • Services
    • Psychiatry/Psychotherapy
  • FAQ
  • Appointments
  • Meet the Team
  • Contact
  • Info
    • Telemedicine Informed Consent
    • Registration Forms
    • Prescriptions
    • FMLA, Disability and Letters
    • After Hours Charges
    • Methods of Payment
    • Insurance
    • Managing Mental Health
    • Mental Health Resources
  • Blog
    • What’s wrong with marijuana? It’s legal..
    • Grief
    • Why do I feel blah?
    • Self Reflection
    • Wisdom in 2021
    • Proactive Steps to Manage SAD during Covid
    • Use of Technology for Mental Health
    • EMDR An Effective Treatment for Trauma
    • How to be a better “listener”
    • Creativity In Mental Health
    • Co-Dependency: Definition and Characteristics
    • Do I have ADHD?
    • Taking Care of Yourself
    • Summer and Structure?
    • The Transition
    • Self-compassion: The Core of Healthy Living
    • Substances and Mental Health
    • Technology and Stress
    • Agreeing to Disagree in Uncertain Times
    • An App for All Seasons
    • Parent Teachers Conferences
    • Seasonal Affect Disorder
    • Sleep Habits & Tips
  • Jobs
    • Psychiatrists
    • Nurse Practitioner / Phys Asst
    • Psychologist