Psych Central Blog: Is Your Cluttered Office Cluttering Your Mind? 5 Tips for Sanity
Joyce Marter recently wrote a Psych Central blog on 5 tips for sanity if your cluttered office is cluttering your mind. You can read the full blog here
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Joyce Marter Featured In Article By The Daily Herald: Lombard Radio Host Of Aging Info Radio Tackles Family Fallout
Joyce Marter was featured in an article by The Daily Herald on an Aging Info Radio segment about family fallout, in which Joyce was the guest. You can read the full article here
Joyce Marter Quoted In Article By The Columbia Chronicle: Share The Love
Joyce Marter was recently quoted in an article by the Columbia Chronicle on polyamory. You can read the full article here
Joyce Marter Quoted In Psych Central Article: Letting Your Kids Fight Their Own Battles
By Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. June 12, 2012 Say your child was called a nasty name on the playground or didn’t get invited to a classmate’s birthday party. Say they feel jealous because another child is smart and well-liked. Or they desperately desire something another child has. Or their close friend is moving away, and they’re … Read more
Joyce Marter Quoted In Psych Central Article: 5 Ideas For Boosting Your Body Image
By Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. April 18, 2012 It takes continuous practice to maintain a positive body image. Think of it as a skill that needs attention and sharpening. And that’s a great thing. It means that you can lift a low body image at any time. While it’s not easy, there are practical, concrete ways you … Read more
Joyce Marter Featured In Psych Central Article: 3 Relationship Pitfalls When Entering Parenthood & Pointers to Help
By Margarita Tartakovsky, M.S. February 8, 2012Couples are often surprised just how much a baby changes their relationship and their lives. In fact, “A baby will change virtually every component of your life: physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, relational, social, financial, logistical and spiritual,” according to Joyce Marter, LCPC, psychotherapist and owner of Urban Balance, LLC, which offers … Read more
Joyce Marter Featured in Examiner Article: Job Loss: Three Tips For Keeping Yourself “New Job Ready,” Part 2
This article concludes the two-part interview with Joyce Marter, licensed psychotherapist and owner of Chicago-based Urban Balance. So many times when people are looking for a job or starting a new one, they neglect to reach out to others for help. Joyce’s advice is to get support even if it means stepping out of your comfort zone. Lean … Read more
Joyce Marter Quoted in Examiner Article: Job Loss: Three Tips For Keeping Yourself “New Job Ready”, Part 1
December 14, 2011 Working for one or two companies during one’s career is a thing of the past. The new norm is changing jobs every two or three years. Searching for work and starting a new position are stressful, especially if you’ve been on the job market for a long time. Joyce Marter, licensed psychotherapist … Read more
Today’s Chicago Woman Blog: Psychology of Success
by Joyce Marter, LCPC, owner of Urban Balance LLC – from the latest issue of Today’s Chicago Woman Change how you think of success and you soon might find it There’s more to finding success in your career than how you act or what you say. How you mentally approach success can dramatically improve your chances for … Read more
Urban Balance Blog: Perinatal Issues: What You Might Not Expect When You are Expecting
By Joyce Marter, LCPC What is PPD? Postpartum Depression, also known as PPD, is a persistent low mood or anxious state that lasts 2 weeks or more and significantly impairs functioning. Onset can be any time in 1st year postpartum; many women experience onset during pregnancy (antepartum) or within 6-8 weeks after delivery. Because some … Read more
