26 Nov What Is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?
If you live in a place that has drastic changes in seasonal weather, you may be familiar with emotional changes that can come from getting less sunlight. ...
24 Nov 3 Ways You Can Help Your Client Accept Themselves
Part of the healing process involves learning to accept new circumstances. For people who have had a brain injury, stroke, or are diagnosed with a psychological disorder, lack of acceptance may actually make recovery more...
22 Nov What Are Memories For?
What exactly are memories? We all have them, but do we really know what memories truly are? This question has led to works of art, literature, and research in order to understand these illusive phenomenons....
19 Nov The Importance of Praise in Parenting a Child with ADHD
Many experts including Dr. William Dodson estimate that children with ADHD on average receive 20,000 more negative messages than other children. The importance of giving praise can’t be overestimated. Kids with ADHD need...
13 Nov How Does Fiber Affect The Brain?
Clinical professionals and researchers alike recognize the role of nutrition on the brain and mental health. One nutrient that is still mysterious is fiber, a necessary carbohydrate that helps us feel full and stimulates digestion....
08 Nov A TBI helped him become an Artist
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) may sometimes have an unexpected positive impact on one's life. More often than not, TBIs interrupt or inhibit hobbies or lifestyles people once enjoyed. However, brain injury recovery involves the rewiring...
05 Nov What Is Neurotherapy?
Many people hear the word Neurotherapy but have no idea what exactly it is. In this blog post, we discuss what Neurotherapy is and why it may interest you....
01 Nov Why Cognitive Flexibility Is Crucial & How Can People Improve It?
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The term “cognitive flexibility” is often said to be an important part of understanding our thoughts and emotions, but what does it even mean? Simply put, it is a set of cognitive abilities including creativity,...
27 Oct 4 Cognitive Benefits For Kids on Halloween
Halloween: the best day of play each year for kids all across the country. How could kids not love it with dressing up, running around with friends, and candy all involved? With the excitement and...
24 Oct How to Practice Visual-Spatial Skills on Halloween
It is that time of the year again, leaves start to fall, the air gets crisper, and kids buzz around the excitement of October 31st. There are many fun activities surrounding Halloween that gives families...