Wolf Pack

Starting April 7 and continuing on the first Monday of every month through August 2025, the Schaumburg Library invites new and expectant parents to connect, share experiences, and build community during the early years of parenthood.

Led by Wolf Pack Therapist Tori Shaw Morawski, LSW, IICDP, FNAP, each session will cover essential topics such as self-care, resilience, and local parenting resources. Participants will gain practical tips, discover tools to navigate parenthood, and receive valuable support. Babies and children are welcome!

Sign up now and join us on April 7!

https://www.schaumburglibrary.org/events?id=12926499

ADAA member Bernadine Waller, PhD, LMHC, and colleagues, in their NIH-published paper Should We Trust You?, highlight that “the underrepresentation of BIPOC mental health professionals adversely affects mental health help-seeking” in communities of color. They warn that without providers who share cultural, linguistic, and lived experiences, BIPOC individuals are more likely to remain distrustful of mental health services.

The shortage is even more pronounced when broken down by race:

💔 Hispanic & Latino: 1 therapist per 1,214 people
💔 Asian: 1 therapist per 920 people
💔 Black & African American: 1 therapist per 660 people
💔 Native American: 1 therapist per 125 people

In contrast, White therapists are available at more than three times the rate of BIPOC therapists.

Addressing this disparity is essential for equitable access to mental health care!

Learn more here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37133709/

🌟 Meet Lori Light, LSW – Our Newest Therapist at Wolf Pack Therapy! 🌟

We’re excited to welcome Lori (she/her) to our team! 🎉 Lori specializes in helping individuals navigate life transitions, grief, and loss, with a special focus on LGBTQ+ adolescents, young adults, and adults. She also supports families of those exploring gender and sexual identity transitions.

With training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Lori takes a holistic approach to mental health, helping clients build emotional resilience, strengthen relationships, and break free from patterns of self-harm. 💙

Join us in giving Lori a warm welcome! If you’re looking for support, she’s here to help. 💬✨

🌕 🐺 The Wolves Are Howling—It’s Eclipse Night! 🌕 🐺

A total lunar eclipse is happening TONIGHT, and it’s a must-see event! This celestial shift reminds us that change is natural, darkness is temporary, and transformation is always in motion.

🔭 🌏 Visible in: North & South America, Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia

⏳ Timing: The eclipse begins at 1:26 AM CT (Friday, March 15), peaks around 2:00 AM, and ends at 2:31 AM—just over an hour of cosmic magic!

👀 How to Watch: Step outside and look up—no special equipment needed!

Like the moon, we all go through phases. Tonight, take a moment to embrace the shifts, knowing that light always returns.