Dr. Davis is a psychotherapist and an intuitive dedicated to working with individuals to support them in the process of growing and learning about themselves. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Colorado and has a private practice in Boulder & Denver working with adolescents, adults and families. She is a Certified Gestalt Psychotherapist and […]
How to Manage Discipline at School?
July 13, 2012 By
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 Often discipline seemed outdated, out-of-touch or an inappropriate match for the behaviors the kids exhibited.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 […]
EMDR And The Treatment Of Traumatized Children and Youth
July 6, 2012 By
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 and EMDR Treatment
July 6, 2012 By
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 […]
Bringing Passion Into Intimate Relationships
July 6, 2012 By
In the June issue of Psychology Today, there was an article about relationships based on the psychotherapy work that Schnarch conducted with couples. In the article, he talks about what is keeping couples from experiencing passion in their relationships. Schnarch states that: “We’ve eliminated from marriage those things that fuel our essential drives for autonomy […]
Healthy Sleep
June 11, 2012 By
How is your sleep health? Researchers are finding that your sleep affects your mood and overall sense of well-being. And if you sleep with someone next to you, your sleep can potentially be greatly impacted. In an article this month in Psychology Today, researchers found that: “Partners of troubled sleepers have higher rates of depressed […]
Protecting Children
May 22, 2012 By
How to Protect Children in Boulder County? The following information is from Blue Sky Bridge: Child and Family Advocacy Center. The link below provides information on: 1. How to report child abuse 2. How to handle suspected child abuse 3. What you can do to prevent abuse For more information, please click the link below. […]
Neurofeedback Helps Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
May 22, 2012 By
In the article, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – The Neurofeedback Remedy by Siegfried Othmer, Ph.D. and Susan F. Othmer, MA, the authors found with the use of neurofeedback and post traumatic stress disorder that: “Collectively, this approach has been found to be much better tolerated than traditional exposure therapies. In addition, it is helpful in […]
Dr. Shapiro Answers More Questions About EMDR in the New York Times
May 22, 2012 By
Dr. Shapiro answers more questions about EMDR in the New York Times. These questions are in response to the earlier article, “The Evidence on EMDR” that was published in the New York Times on March 2, 2012. To see the follow up questions and answers, please click the link below. Source
Video Gaming and Your Child’s Brain?
May 22, 2012 By
Dr. Swatzyna recently wrote an article about how video gaming can affect a child’s developing brain titled, Is Excessive Video Gaming Harmful to Your Child’s Brain? She writes: “Studies suggest that excessive video gaming can have lasting and serious effects, especially in young maturing brains.” This is more specifically true for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity […]
