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Blake Zweig, MA is a school psychologist and self-compassion coach who dedicates his time and effort toward helping children, teens, and young adults develop and maintain the tools they need in order to thrive throughout their adolescent years and beyond. Blake provides both group and individual services for children, adolescents, and young adults, as well as parent training and consultation.

As a school psychologist for 24 years, Blake has developed a wide range of interests and areas of specialty. These include the following: mindfulness, self-compassion, autism spectrum disorders (social skill development), disability awareness including learning, behavioral, and emotional disabilities, coping skills/anxiety, social problem solving, perspective-taking, executive functioning skills, increasing student self-advocacy and independent learning skills, psycho-educational evaluation and interpretation.

Additionally, Blake provides parent training regarding Dr. Ross Greene's Collaborative and Proactive Solutions model as described in Dr. Greene's book, The Explosive Child.

Currently, Blake is in his 22nd year at Maple School, a middle school in Northbrook. Blake's experience within the public school system provides parents with an insider's view and perspective on what the true social, emotional, and academic world is like for children and teens these days.

In addition to his role as a school psychologist and self-compassion coach, Blake is an active singer-songwriter, soccer player, former sailing instructor, and graduate of the Second City Training Center. He has coached middle school wrestling and cross country, and started Maple School's Sci-Fi Club. Blake's laid-back personality and wide range of interests create a relaxed, creative, comfortable, and safe therapeutic environment for parents, children, adolescents, and young adults to explore.

Services
(Individual and Group Therapeutic Services)

Child and Adolescent Therapy

Blake is a team member of the Bedrock Psychology Group in Northbrook. For therapy referrals, please inquire via the following link: Bedrock Psychology Group in Northbrook. Blake does not accept insurance; however, a superbill can be provided for out-of-network reimbursement.

  • Mindful Self-Compassion (e.g. perfectionism, shame, high expectations)
  • Coping skills (e.g. managing feelings associated with anxiety and depression)
  • Self-advocacy and the development of independent learning skills
  • Social problem solving (e.g. responding to teasing, bullying, developing and maintaining friendships)
  • Social skill development (e.g. perspective-taking, verbal and nonverbal communication)
  • Flexibility (emotional and behavioral)

Adult Services

  • Self-Compassion Life Coaching

Parent Education

  • Parent coaching/training using Dr. Ross Greene's Collaborative and Proactive Solutions model, as described in Dr. Greene's book, The Explosive Child
    • Consultation

Teen Mindful Self-Compassion Groups

There are no current groups taking place at this time. However, please stay tuned for future Mindful Self-Compassion Groups for Teens, which may be offered virtually and in-person. Teen Self-Compassion groups are considered classes, not group therapy. If you are interested in learning more about Teen Self-Compassion Groups, please don't hesitate to contact Blake. You may be the one who helps activate a potential group waiting on one more person to call.

Contact

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Credentials / Experience

Blake earned his Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Psychology at the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. He earned his Master of Arts (M.A.) in School Psychology and an Interdisciplinary Graduate Certificate in Disability Studies from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff.

Blake has received advanced training in Mindful Self-Compassion, developed by Dr. Kristin Neff and Dr. Chris Germer. He plans to continue toward certification within the Mindful Self-Compassion Program for Teens. More updates on Teen Self-Compassion Groups coming soon…

In addition, Blake has received advanced training in Dr. Ross Greene's collaborative problem-solving model as described in Dr. Greene's book, The Explosive Child: A New Approach of Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children.

Blake has worked with children and families in several different environments all across the country, from the Native American reservations of Northern Arizona to high schools of over 2700 students in Northern Virginia and upstate New York. Blake has spent his career counseling and evaluating student needs, as well as collaborating and problem-solving with teachers and parents.

Professional Affiliation: National Association of School Psychologists

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