What is a Neuropsychological Evaluation?A neuropsychological evaluation is a very thorough assessment of a brain’s strengths and weaknesses. The goal is to capture what the brain can and cannot do, in order to best treat and provide recommendations for the patient and their family. The recommendations are used to maintain strengths and improve weaknesses.It is […]
In the book, “How To Do The Work,” Dr. Nicole LePera defines trauma bonding as, “Describes the relationship between two people with insecure attachments (not healthy secure attachments.) This is a problematic bond that is reinforced by neurochemical expressions of reward (love) and punishment (removal of love.)” This is an interesting way to define relationships. […]
Kym Larson was a college student with a passionate interest in learning what makes people tick, when she earned extra money as an ABA therapist for autistic children. She noticed the incredible amount of time the children’s parents spent taking the child from one appointment to another. These children needed help with speech pathology, counseling, […]
Reframing Attention Seeking Behavior:Understanding and Responding with a Connection LensWe all seek belonging and worth from those around us. We desire and need to feel connected to others – this is a fundamental element of the human condition. For younger children especially, developing a healthy attachment to those in their world, seeking responsiveness from caregivers, […]
The interchange of emotional expression – at all stages and ages – has the power to help create connection and belonging, and this, in turn, cultivates self-esteem and determination. When we help children identify and express feelings, it leads to better school outcomes, healthier relationships, and a positive sense of self. By navigating with empathy to […]
“At its root, perfectionism isn’t really about a deep love of being meticulous. It’s about fear. Fear of making a mistake. Fear of disappointing others. Fear of failure. Fear of success.” -Michael LawI’ve noticed a trend in our culture—the trend to do everything without effort, the trend to judge yourself based on the amount that […]
Societal pressure and messages can be really difficult and demanding on our bodies and minds. There are days when we have negative body-image thoughts, even when we are really trying to practice body positivity and self-acceptance. Below are a few suggestions on ways to cope and take care of yourself when experiencing a bad body-image […]
by Allyson Stephens, MSWNovember, 2021 “All emotional experiences begin a physiological process in your body. For every act, emotion, and expression of love, self-love, self-forgiveness, and forgiveness towards another, your body reengages towards another physiological process, closer to its original process, its healthiest process.” –Dr. Ameet Aggarwal ND Trauma Symptoms and How to Cope With […]
by Dr. Jenalyn VanSumerenNovember, 2021 Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present or “grounded” in the moment. It helps you be aware of your surroundings and what you are doing, but not be overly reactive or overwhelmed about what is happening around you. Being mindful slows down your mind and allows your body to […]
I know- Mindfulness is such a buzzword and can often be confused as a throw away term, similar to “just breathe”. But really, mindfulness helps exponentially with self-compassion. Hear me out!