The Value of Neurofeedback

The medical community finally recognizes the value of Neurofeedback.  The American Academy of Pediatrics announced that biofeedback is the best support for intervention for Attention & Hyperactivity Behaviors.  This is great news if you are determining if Neurofeedback might be an option for your treatment plan.  Researchers have known for years that Neurofeedback helps thousands […]

Addiction Resources

Here is a great resource that I wanted to share with you.  Even if you are specifically not looking for a treatment center, this website provides information, research and statistics on addiction.  Here is a link below that might be of interest to you for more information on different types of substance addiction. Please go to […]

Forgiveness and Sexual Abuse

I wanted to share with you a blog post written by Amy Marschak, a guest blogger for The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA) titled, “Do I Need to Forgive to Heal From Sexual Abuse.” I enjoyed reading this blog post as it addresses forgiveness. As the author describes in her blog and I witness […]

How Does Marijuana Affect the Brain?

In light of the changing laws in Colorado, I thought it was appropriate to write a blog about marijuana.  So how does marijuana affect the brain? I found this article in the New York Times and thought it might be helpful to those looking for more information and research on specifically, the use of marijuana. […]

Helping Children After a Major Event

After today’s events, I wanted to share this article with you on how to help your children through terrible events. Helping Children Exposed to Shocking Events By Patty Wipfler Here is an overview of some of her main points in her article on what parents should do: “1. Shield them from the media. 2. Offer […]

How to Survive The Holidays

I wanted to share with you two blog posts that were done through staff at The Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA).  If you have been a victim of sexual assault or abuse, the holidays can be especially difficult when you end up being in the same event as the person who sexually assaulted or […]

What We Know About the Impact of Bullying

Bullying is linked to long-term problems for children including poor school performance, illness, anxiety, depression, diminished self-confidence, and feelings of isolation.  Charisse Nixon of Penn State University, Erie and Stan Davis, co-leader of the Youth Voice Research Project decided to conduct a survey of more than 13,000 youth in grades 5 through 12.  All of […]

The Verbally Abusive Relationship – Patricia Evens

I recently decided to create a book review section on my website in order to share with you books that I have read.  Included in my review, I will include certain concepts that I find to be helpful and possibly beneficial if you are searching for particular information or answers to your questions.  My first […]

What is Neurofeedback?

What is Neurofeedback? Many people call me or come into my office for a consultation want to know more about Neurofeedback.  Neurofeedback has really evolved over the last ten years.  It is very exciting because with its evolution, more studies are taking place that statistically prove the results researchers are finding when using Neurofeedback with clients […]

“Embracing Children For Who They Are” – Jane Brody

Yesterday I came across a great article in the New York Times written by Jane Brody entitled, Embracing Children For Who They Are.”  In the article she wrote: “The goal of parenting should be to raise children with a healthy self-image and self-esteem, ingredients vital to success in school and life. That means accepting children […]