27 Feb 8 tips for better communication with patients

Posted at 00:00h in Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Remediation, Cognitive Stimulation, Group Therapy, Learning Disabilities, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Patient engagement, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Therapy Tips

Research shows that a positive relationship between patient and clinician can improve therapy outcomes. How can clinicians improve communication with patients?...

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24 Feb How do video games affect cognition?

Posted at 00:00h in Children, Misc, Psychology, research

With the ever-growing popularity of video games, there have been concerns about how they affect cognition, particularly for children and teens. Some primary concerns are whether video games may cause behavioral issues such as increased...

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22 Feb What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

Posted at 00:00h in Cognitive Rehabilitation, Cognitive Remediation, Education, Group Therapy, Learning Disabilities, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Patient engagement, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, Telehealth

There are different types of motivation, and understanding them can give us a lot of insight into our own behaviors and emotions, as well as those of patients....

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20 Feb Does social media impact brain development for kids and adolescents?

Posted at 00:00h in Children, Education, friendship, mindfulness, research

Social media has become more popular than ever. Many kids are frequently online, which worries some parents, teachers, and clinicians. You may wonder, can social media impact brain development for kids and adolescents? ...

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17 Feb 8 tips to help clients with Seasonal Affective Disorder

Posted at 00:00h in Cognitive Remediation, Depression, Exercise, friendship, Health, mindfulness, Psychology, Sleep

During the winter months, many people experience Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). This is a mood condition similar to Depression, but it specifically occurs during a certain time of year, typically the winter....

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13 Feb The Relationship Between Sleep and Executive Function

Posted at 00:00h in Adults, Health, Misc, Sleep

New research confirms that those who sleep for a shorter period each night have poorer executive function skills....

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10 Feb Does social connection help us feel happier?

Posted at 00:00h in Adults, Depression, friendship, Health

Many of us look to achieve specific goals with the idea that achievement will make us happy. However, data tells us a different story....

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10 Feb How schizophrenia affects social cognition

Posted at 00:00h in Cognitive Remediation, Psychology, Psychosis, Social Cognition

Impairment in social cognition is one of the main components of schizophrenia, and can deeply affect a patient’s ability to interact with the world. In this article, we’ll explore what social cognition is, how schizophrenia...

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08 Feb How pretend play helps children develop social cognition

Posted at 00:00h in Children, friendship, Misc, Social Cognition

If you work with children or have children of your own, you’re probably very familiar with pretend play. This refers to any play where children adopt an idea that differs from reality....

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06 Feb How a stroke can affect social cognition

Posted at 00:00h in Cognitive Rehabilitation, Group Therapy, Misc, Neuroscience, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Social Cognition, Speech and Language Pathology, Stroke

The effects of a stroke can vary widely. For some, a stroke can affect social cognition and social behavior....

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