Archives for 2012

Neurofeedback is found to dramatically help those with dyslexia.  In this study, researchers found that after 30-35 neurofeedback sessions, all twelve participants improved by at least two grade levels.  Researchers are finding more and more through clinical studies, that neurofeedback is surpassing many of the programs that are out there for children and adults.  This […]

I often work with adults and adolescents around divorce. One of my clients recently found out that his parents decided to get a divorce. When in my office, we talked about what was coming up for him. He then proceeded to tell me that out of all of her close friends, he knew only one […]

Can Using a Computer Before Bed Affect Your Sleep? The answer is yes.  Researches recently found that the exposure of light from electronic devices at night can affect your sleep cycle.  To read the full article, click the link below.  As a psychotherapist, I often ask my clients if they have any issues or concerns around […]

Do pesticides affect your mental health and development? The answer is yes.  Research continues to investigate how pesticides (organophosphates) affect humans.  A recent article in Psychology Today reviews some of the research around physical and mental health, and cognitive concerns that arise from the exposure to pesticides.  Although the FDA continues to say that low […]

Psychology Today just put out a new article where researchers examined the keys to living a satisfying life.  Here is what they found: Lesson #1 The Role of Radical Acceptance: You can’t find the ones you love, so focus on fixing yourself. This is so important in relationships.  If you go into a partnership with […]

Researchers now know that pesticides greatly affect human’s mental and physical heath as well as cognitive development.  To find out more information on how pesticides affect humans, go to the blog post: Do Pesticides Affect Your Mental Health? The Dirty Dozen: Here are a list of fruits and vegetables that carry a high level of […]

I have had the opportunity to work with adolescents in school systems, wilderness therapy and residential programs. Often discipline seemed outdated, out-of-touch or an inappropriate match for the behaviors the kids exhibited. A colleague of mine recently sent me a link to a program instated by Lincoln High School in Walla Walla, Washington that actually […]

New EMDR research examines the effectiveness of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in the treatment of traumatized children and youth. Article Title: The Effectiveness of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing in the Treatment of Traumatized Children and Youth Author: Fleming, Jocelyn Abstract: “This article provides a summary of all the studies that have investigated […]

Obsessive-compulsive disorder can be a debilitating psychological condition that affects many individuals.  It is found that “1 in 60 adults suffers from OCD” (Kessler et al., 2005). Shapiro (2001) has developed specialized applications of EMDR for anxiety disorders and phobias.  Researchers are now working on studies that focus specifically on using EMDR with OCD. Preliminary research […]