by Beth Plachetka | Dec 29, 2023 | Depression
Depression is difficult to live with at any time of year. During the holiday season, it becomes even more challenging. We are bombarded with messages about the joys of the holiday season. The season of light can seem like a season of darkness to someone with...
by Beth Plachetka | Sep 1, 2023 | Articles, Ethics
Calling all professionals! Safe Harbor Counseling, a trusted provider of Continuing Education Units (CEUs), is thrilled to host an enlightening event on ETHICS. When? Friday, 9/15/23 Where? Fire Side Grill, 49 Sugar Ln, Sugar Grove, IL 60554 Time? Doors open at 11:30...
by Beth Plachetka | Jul 31, 2023 | Articles, Counseling/Therapy, Imposter Syndrome, Mental Health
Imposter Syndrome is a common phenomenon that many individuals experience, characterized by feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, and a fear of being exposed as a fraud. At Safe Harbor Counseling, we understand the impact these thoughts can have on your well-being and...
by Beth Plachetka | Apr 18, 2023 | Articles, Fears
What are you most afraid of? The answer to this thought-provoking question could be job loss, abandonment, humiliation, financial destruction, illness, or death, among others. According to Dr. Beth Plachetka, LCSW, EdD and owner of Safe Harbor Counseling, what we fear...
by Beth Plachetka | Oct 26, 2022 | Articles, Bullying
October is Bullying Awareness Month, a perfect time to address the horrors of bullying. Bullying isn’t found only in schools; it also occurs regularly in companies, where financial losses and decreased morale can be commonplace. Observers tend to merely move...
by Beth Plachetka | Aug 26, 2022 | Articles, Back to School
For most of us, our interactions with the school are with specific teachers, the building, and the district. There’s a much bigger system that supports and defines what happens in education. It is important to have a bullseye view of your school system and know how...
by Beth Plachetka | Aug 18, 2022 | Articles, Back to School, News
A new school year is a new beginning! How do we make this year a success for the children, the parents, and the teachers? Social Worker, Dr. Beth Plachetka from Safe Harbor Counseling and Dr. Beth Speaks is helping us get ready for a great school year with her...
by Beth Plachetka | Jul 4, 2022 | 4th of July, Articles
Life is Messy but Don’t Despair! The 4th of July is a celebration of HOPE for the future, but sometime life can be overwhelming, and it feels like HOPE is out of our reach. Life can be messy. Sometimes it’s a small mess, other times the messiness permeates every...
by Beth Plachetka | Jun 3, 2022 | Articles, Mental Health, News, Remembering
Your memories can improve and support your mental health. In this week’s podcast, Dr. Beth Plachetka from Dr. Beth Speaks and Safe Harbor Counseling is looking to the past to help with our mental health. Reflection on the past can help us to accept ourselves in the...
by Beth Plachetka | May 20, 2022 | Articles, Mental Health Check, News
May is Mental Health Month. We are reminded that our mental health is just as important as our physical health. You are going to the doctor for a yearly checkup. Why aren’t you checking your mental health on a regular basis? Dr. Beth Plachetka from Dr. Beth Speaks and...
