Ray Kadkhodaian,CAC,LCPC,CADC,PsyD & Jean Kadkhodaian,MA,CH,Rev.
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Ray Kadkhodaian,CAC,LCPC,CADC,PsyD & Jean Kadkhodaian,MA,CH,Rev. Quick Facts
- Main Areas
- Marital Coaching, Adult & Family Counseling, Mind-Body-Spirit
- Affiliation
- American Psychological Association, International Coach Federation, National Guild of Hypnotists
Jean and Ray Kadkhodaian were married on Valentine's Day and live in the Chicago area with their two sons, Alec and Dean. They met at Roosevelt University while studying in the Clinical Psychology Masters Program and have over 12 years of experience in mental health. Their passion to help others create extraordinary lives and relationships inspired them to found The Lighthouse, which provides a refreshing new approach to emotional wellness & natural healing.
They studied at the International Coach Academy and The Leidecker Institute for Hypnosis. They are members of the International Coach Federation, The International Association of Coaches, The National Guild of Hypnotists and the International Association of Medical and Therapeutic Specialists.
They coauthored and self-published a book entitled, "Good Boundaries - Great Relationships", and publicly speak to audiences on a wide variety of topics.
Their specific work with married couples is exceptional, in that their approach is like no other, encorporating multiple modalities to form a 90 day program that is saving marriages across the country.
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A Better Relationship with Yourself
After working with people for over 10 years, I have found that what happens to us is not as important as how we process what has happened. As children our parents and other adults tell us white-lies or keep secrets from us in order to protect us. This creates confusion between what we feel inside in response to a given experience and what we are being told on the outside. A struggle between keeping ourselves safe and letting ourselves be vulnerable, so we can love, occurs.
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Attempting a Better Relationship After Divorce
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Better Community Equals a Better Relationship
With divorce being at epidemic proportions, couples today are seeking ways to have a better relationship and prevent becoming part of the statistics. Reports have shown that over a 40 year period, 6-7 out of 10 marriages will end up in divorce. These numbers also do not represent divorce statistics for 2nd marriages which have proven to be much higher. The search for tools to combat this growing trend has spawned a multitude of relationship experts, self help books, workshops and seminars, each claiming to offer tips and strategies in creating a better relationship.
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The Essence of a Better Relationship
If there is anything I have learned in my own life and the lives of those I have helped, it is that we are all here to create a better relationship with all those around us as we individually experience our own joys, sorrows and overall discoveries. It is in our attempt to share these experiences with each other that we learn and grow and hopefully minimize our experience of ultimate solitude.
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Journey to a Better Relationship
The symbol for a journey towards a better relationship is a spiral. Growth itself is also a journey. Look at the center of a spiral, this is where life begins. As we walk on our journey we soon come to a challenge and descend into the shadow side. This is where we face our fears, learn our lessons and begin to seek the light. We often do not notice the sun high in the sky on a bright summer day. But when we walk outside on a dark night we are drawn to the shiny stars, which are like pinholes in the night sky.
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Men and Relationships
The two words, "men" and "relationships", often are not mentioned in the same sentence without a "punch line" following them. In addition, men are often stereotyped as being "insensitive" or "uncaring" when it comes to the needs of their partner. It has been my experience in coaching men that ...
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10 Ways to Create Healthy Boundaries in the Workplace
If you have ever been caught up in office politics, or subject to office gossip, you know the feeling of having your boundaries tested. Especially in the workplace, it is wise to learn ways to maintain your own personal boundaries in order to minimize stress on the job. Here are ...
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The Imminent Evolution of Men
Men today have come to a place where evolution is necessary in order to resurrect the essential role that we play in our species. Men have learned over the years that only two extremes exist: 1) the animalistic, agressive male, or 2) the passive, indecisive, disempowered male The emergence ...
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Favorite Quotes & Thoughts from Ray Kadkhodaian,CAC,LCPC,CADC,PsyD & Jean Kadkhodaian,MA,CH,Rev.
Ray Kadkhodaian:
- "I believe every person can create the life and relationships that they want."
- "I believe that there is a reason for everything, and that we learn best from the mistakes we make."
- "I believe that we are always in control of our life, that there really isn't anything to fear, and that we can create anything we want."
- "I believe that the only real challenge is that which we create for ourselves."
Jean Kadkhodaian:
"Everything happens for a reason. It is not our job to ask, why did this happen to me?, but to ask, what am I supposed to learn from this?...there is a reason that horse manure grows strong healthy plants...the crap in your life will make you strong too...if you let it."
Contacting Ray Kadkhodaian,CAC,LCPC,CADC,PsyD & Jean Kadkhodaian,MA,CH,Rev.
The Lighthouse Emotional Wellness Center
120 West Eastman Street, Suite 305
Arlington Heights, IL. 60004
847-253-9769
How to get started
The best way to get started working with Jean & Ray is to contact them via email (contact@lighthouseofillinois.com) or by phone (847-253-9769). They offer a free consultation so that you can see if their program is a good fit for you.