Mary Ann has a voluminous amount of information to share for SLPs who work with TBI patients. In this mini segment, she discusses how and why she uses the home exercise feature of HappyNeuron Pro. ...
Using a digital cognitive therapy tool can be an exciting way to build and practice language skills. In this blog post, we share with you 6 of HappyNeuron Pro’s exercises that you can try with your clients with aphasia. ...
Did you know that you can create highly customized exercise plans for your clients using HappyNeuron Pro? HappyNeuron Pro has a Scheduled Exercise feature, which allows you to order and change the different cognitive exercises that you would like your client to do. In this blog post, we will discuss...
Dustin and Natalie met right before the shutdown. Since then, Natalie started to use HappyNeuron, and her clients are thrilled about it. In this snippet, she explains how they felt and their reactions when they were introduced to HappyNeuron Pro....
Providing telehealth services for elderly people is becoming a growing clinical interest. Older people have growing service needs and may not be able to access in person services due to health, transportation, and support caretaker availability barriers. As the general population grows older, the pr...
HappyNeuron Pro offers many digital cognitive therapy exercises for memory. Here are some of HappyNeuron Pro’s favorites for practicing memory skills. I Remember You! - Prosopagnosia is the inability to recognize faces. While pure prosopagnosia is rare, people living with Alzheimer’s disease...
When people are depressed, many seek psychotherapy to work on the emotional symptoms and ailments from their depression. However, people with depression also experience cognitive problems. Common cognitive problems resulting from depression include difficulty paying attention, poor memory, and becom...
Depression impacts individuals not only emotionally, but cognitively. Research has shown that people living with depression experience cognitive deficits. They may suffer with executive functioning, memory, attention, and processing speed deficits that can negatively impact their ability to function...
Over the last decade, positive psychology has been given more attention for its practices that may be therapeutically beneficial in ameliorating depression. One such practice is mindfulness. Mindfulness practices involve helping the client focus on the present moment in a non-judgmental way. Some wa...
Aging is a natural physiological part of life that starts the moment that we are born! As we age, our cognitive functioning naturally declines. However, cognitive decline can occur due to preventable causes. ...
Gregg works primarily with young males aged 18 -24 in Greenwich, Connecticut. He helped to develop and direct the first non-residential cognitive remediation program in Connecticut. Gregg’s background in counseling and training in the NEAR Model of Cognitive Remediation gives him a unique approach...
The integration of digital tools has helped Kyra's practice reach children outside of her town. Kyra believes in the importance of digital tools as well as remote therapy. We love to see how our therapists use us as a tool to help their clients! Kyra Minichan is not a traditional SLP. With anothe...
Worksheets are useful tools within a practice. They provide instant exercises and materials that can be used directly in the session. The only problem with workbooks is you have to have a lot of them to be successful. In this article, we discuss the positives of switching to a digital tool. ...
While smartphones get a bad reputation from being disruptive in many situations, smartphones can prove to be useful assistive devices for people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Here is a list of the 5 key features of smartphones and how these features can help your client living with TBI....
You’re Not Sure It Works The use of digital tools for cognitive rehabilitation has gained popularity in programs across the country. Dr. Alice Medalia emphasizes the utility and necessity of digital platforms in therapy. Medalia, founder of the NEAR model, incorporates digital tools during th...
Rehabilitation of cognitive function is a topic of interest among many mental-health and neurological medicine practitioners. Intact cognitive abilities are needed to succeed in daily life: housekeeping, meal preparation, driving, work, and socializing all require multiple domains of cognition. Thes...
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 psy...
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 psy...
Adults are able to utter about 120 words per minute and may make a speech error once out of every thousand words. If an adult experiences a stroke, th...
We love the work that BIS Services is doing for people in the United Kingdom. We especially love the advice Natalie has for working with patients who ...
Making better choices and improving decision-making abilities is a common goal of clients who are undergoing cognitive remediation therapy. Working on...
Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the United States and Canada. People who have experienced a stroke often experience cognitive complications...
Natalie is back with some expert advice about how to work with patients who have both ADHD and a TBI. If you love this video you MUST check out her en...
Did you know that you can create highly customized exercise plans for your clients using HappyNeuron Pro? HappyNeuron Pro has a Scheduled Exercise fea...
Every teacher, guidance counselor, school psychologist, speech therapist, occupational therapist, and parent is looking for ways to help children succ...
Natalie Mackenize has been working in Cognitive Rehabilitation since 2004. She holds a master's degree in Cognitive Neuropsychology, is a certified br...
Brain injuries are complex injuries. Heather Condello and her team of occupational therapists at Complex Injury Rehab - The Brain, Spine & Mental Heal...
Dustin and Natalie met right before the shutdown. Since then, Natalie started to use HappyNeuron, and her clients are thrilled about it. In this snipp...
Looking for good cognitive worksheets for children? Look no further! Here are the 5 best HappyNeuron Pro worksheets to use with children....
Brain injuries are complex injuries. Heather Condello and her team of occupational therapists, including Ayushi Dhingra, understand that. Heather and ...
Cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) is a therapeutic intervention technique that combines computerized cognitive training with real-world activities t...
Dr. Taher Chugh treats post-concussion care like he would be training an athlete. He approaches them from a holistic approach and has found remarkable...
It may feel bleak to enter 2021 still with social distancing rules and regulations occurring. Many people have been feeling the effects of social isol...
‘Lego Therapy’ uses Legos to provide cognitive and emotional stimulation for people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Using Legos, she carv...
Social media offers an opportunity for people to connect with one another. On Facebook, people can find ‘groups’ devoted to special interests, cau...
There are a ton of sites saying they have free cognitive worksheets. Do they boast how their sheets are superior but are they really? With so many kin...
Setting up a cognitive rehabilitation program offers many benefits. It builds cognitive skills needed to accomplish tasks, has patients engaging in a ...
The Who Who Does Bridging? Many kinds of therapists bridge! Psychologists, SLP’s, OT’s, and social workers are just a few of many therapists wh...
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 psy...
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 psy...
The importance of cognitive flexibility is that it can help adapt our behaviors and thought processes. The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on everyone...
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...
We love the work that BIS Services is doing for people in the United Kingdom. We especially love the advice Natalie has for working with patients who ...
Making better choices and improving decision-making abilities is a common goal of clients who are undergoing cognitive remediation therapy. Working on...
Did you know that you can create highly customized exercise plans for your clients using HappyNeuron Pro? HappyNeuron Pro has a Scheduled Exercise fea...
Every teacher, guidance counselor, school psychologist, speech therapist, occupational therapist, and parent is looking for ways to help children succ...
Natalie MacKenzie, MSc, CPCRT, CBIST, from BIS Services, talked with Dustin about how her patients feel about cognitive training and how it affects th...
It may feel bleak to enter 2021 still with social distancing rules and regulations occurring. Many people have been feeling the effects of social isol...
Problem-solving is a goal that many clients have, not just patients with brain injury. While learning problem-solving strategies is important, clinici...
Therapists all over the world struggle to keep their patient’s engaged. Certain medical conditions such as depression, ADHD, and brain injury can ca...
Real Advice From a Real Therapist We spoke with Kyra Minichan, head therapist of The Cognitive Emporium on how parents, teachers, and therapists ca...
In therapy, it takes two to tango. The therapist must build a trusting relationship with the client, provide a safe space for the client to share t...
Childrens’ friendships impact not only their social development but also their cognitive development. In fact, researchers have found that there are differences between female-female, male-female, and male-male child friendships on cognition. In this blog post, we discuss how childrens’ friendsh...
Often when we think of cognitive dysfunction, we do not imagine our cute pets at home. However, our furry friends may suffer from canine cognitive dysfunction, or CCD, similar to dementia. Similar to dementia, there is no known cure; but there are ways to improve the quality of life for your dog. He...
If you live in the northern hemisphere, you are probably familiar with the drastic change of seasons. With the switch from the summer to the fall comes not only cooler weather, but less daily sunlight. This may cause people to experience seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, which is a type of depres...
Depending where you live, winter months may be filled with snow, ice, and sleet. With low temperatures and less daylight, the winter months can impact how we feel and how we think. What is less understood is how cold weather specifically affects mental and cognitive performance. In this blog post, w...
In everyday life, we experience changes in temperature and altitude. Depending on what jobs or hobbies we have, we may be exposed to extreme environmental conditions, such as high altitude. Depending on what environmental conditions we are exposed to, these conditions may impact our cognitive functi...
Movies are often used as an escape from reality. They let us slip away for an hour or two, forgetting about the rest of the world around us. But what if movies teach us valuable lessons about our brain and the way humans think? This can be true for many movies and shows available today. Lots of them...
What is the difference between a child who reads for pleasure at home and a child who doesn’t? Recent studies have shown that those who read for pleasure have an increased rate of learning. The British Cohort Study, which followed more than 17,000 people born in a single week in the 1970s, found e...
We have all experienced depression at some point in our lives. Depression is the “common cold” of mental illnesses, as many people experience depression for various reasons. Depression can be caused by experiencing challenging situations inherited through genes, or from a brain injury or stroke....
Many people have known someone who has or has personally experienced a concussion. Concussions are prevalent, but people often do not know what exactly they are. In this blog post, we discuss what concussions are and what can be done about them....
We’ve all experienced a headache at some point in our lives. Other than experiencing headaches when we are sick, some people may have a medical condition that causes them to have chronic headaches. Headaches may also result from experiencing a stroke or brain injury as the brain recovers. Headache...
Psychosis is a debilitating psychological condition that causes an individual to experience psychotic thinking patterns, sense things that are not in their present environment, and experience cognitive complications. Many factors are suspected of contributing to someone developing psychosis, but no ...
Youth with psychological disorders may rely on the internet for social interaction. For clinical populations of youth, the internet may provide a safe haven for social interaction as youth with psychological disorders may be subject to scrutiny and poor relations with peers. On the internet, there a...
You have probably heard the phrase “the proof is in the pudding”, but what if the proof literally IS the pudding? What we eat can shape not only our brains, but how we think and feel. Nutritionists have proved that our diet affects brain health and functioning, but in what ways can we use this k...
We look at thousands of faces everyday, either in real life, through the internet, or on apps such as Instagram. Faces are special, in that we process them differently than we do everyday objects. Facial recognition allows us to identify people that we know, those we do not know, and interpret facia...
If you live in the northern hemisphere, you are probably familiar with the drastic change of seasons. With the switch from the summer to the fall comes not only cooler weather, but less daily sunlight. This may cause people to experience seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, which is a type of depres...
Mindfulness has been shown to help improve mood, eating behaviors, and sleep patterns in people. This fascination with mindfulness evolved from the need to help people thrive in everyday life while utilizing human strengths. In this blog post, we discuss five activities you can use to practice mindf...
In October 2010, a new social media app was launched that allowed users to connect by sharing photos. Fast forward to 2021, with roughly one billion users, Instagram has taken over the internet. The influence of social media has become a large part of modern-day society, which in turn has impacted h...
If you live in the northern hemisphere, you are probably familiar with the drastic change of seasons. With the switch from the summer to the fall comes not only cooler weather, but less daily sunlight. This may cause people to experience seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, which is a type of depres...
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. In everyday life, memories allow us to remember how to get from our house to a friend’s, re...
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. Fiber is obtained from eating whole fruits and vegetables, as well a...
The importance of cognitive flexibility is that it can help adapt our behaviors and thought processes. The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on everyone, a time that has come with much uncertainty and change. When people face obstacles, cognitive flexibility can help them adapt to new situations. Thro...
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 a chance to bond with their children. Traditionally pumpkin carving, costume creating and cozyin...
Many factors can affect a good night's sleep. Things like work, medication, or mental health disorders such as depression have been known factors to decline sleep in the human body. But what factors actually improve sleep? One might be surprised to hear that sharing a bed with a loved one or partner...
Matt Walker, sleep scientist, breaks down why the brain needs sleep for both before and after learning. Proven through a scientific research study, Walker explains that during sleep our brain begins to replay, and why sleep is critical for this action. Put into his own words we need to “sleep on a...
Diabetes is a group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood (high blood glucose). Many often think it only affects blood sugar levels, however recent studies are showing that diabetes can also lead to cognitive impairments. Jose A. Luchsinger, MD of Columbia University Irving Medical ...
Poor sleep habits can be linked to diseases such as Alzheimer's and Diabetes, but how does sleep affect our mental state? Dan Gartenberg explains how sleep deprivation impacts our health and well-being. His research focuses on deep sleep and how it is a significant part of our biological youth. In h...
It is no surprise that vision loss is a part of aging. Years of evidence show that with growing age, the brain works harder to see. Recent evidence suggests that along with a decline in vision comes a decline in other cognitive functions such as language, memory, and attention. While the loss of bra...
Have you ever heard the phrase “sleep on it” and wondered to yourself will sleep truly help? In Shai Marcus TedTalk original lesson, he explains the scientific evidence that sleeping on it really works. Through a good night's sleep, memory consolidation can be improved tremendously. Marcu explai...
Therapists must often make important decisions regarding how they spend therapy hours with their clients. This involves choosing the kinds of activities their clients will do and the complexity of the activities. Research has shown that performing complex tasks may lead to improvements in the perfor...
Going barefoot has many benefits for physical and mental health. In particular, barefoot contact with the ground (in a safe and clean environment) may even be beneficial in helping someone combat anxiety. This practice, called grounding, allows a person to think about the textures of the ground they...
Time and time again, we are reminded it is important to take time to get outside. Not only is spending time good for maintaining physical health, but it is highly beneficial for cognitive health. The great news is that these benefits of connecting with nature can be harnessed in many free or low cos...
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about new challenges across all components of the medical field. Clinical providers are learning about how COVID-19 has impacted the brain in survivors. Severe cases of COVID-19 have resulted in neuropsychological impairments. A study by Jawant et. al (2021) studied 57 ...
We know that aerobic exercise provides many physical and psychological health benefits. Some of these benefits are so valuable, that therapists working with patients that have cognitive impairment may want to consider encouraging their clients to exercise. Swimming, a well regarded aerobic exercise ...
Parents are often concerned about their child’s activity level, as many children do not get enough physical activity or playtime. Regular physical activity, particularly aerobic exercise, has been shown to promote neurogenesis in the brain which in turn improves cognitive functioning and psychosoc...
Natalie MacKenzie, MSc, CPCRT, CBIST, from BIS Services, talked with Dustin about how her patients feel about cognitive training and how it affects their moods. She also explains how she uses our digital tool in her practice to better understand what is happening with her patients. This small segmen...
Reading is a complex cognitive process that involves a network of connections throughout the entire brain. Oftentimes, educators overlook the neurobiology of cognitive skills required for activities such as reading. Understanding the neurobiology of reading will allow professionals to better determ...
Our brains are made of billions of cells. During development, stem cells receive signals from the outside environment that determine which kind of cell it will become within our brains. Sometimes, stem cells develop into neurons through a process called neurogenesis. In this blog post, we describe w...
When we think of improving memory, we think of performing memorization exercises, digital cognitive therapy exercises, and working on memory worksheets for adults. However, there is more than practicing memorization strategies for improving memory, and researchers have found a fun way to improve bot...
Over the last decade, positive psychology has been given more attention for its practices that may be therapeutically beneficial in ameliorating depression. One such practice is mindfulness. Mindfulness practices involve helping the client focus on the present moment in a non-judgmental way. Some wa...
Nutrition is one of the most underlooked factors contributing to mental health well-being. Researchers are beginning to understand the role of the mind-gut connection, and how the food we eat affects our behavior. Nutrition interventions offer promise for successful remediation of psychological diso...
Social connection is a human need. Many people struggle with social connection and are at risk of isolation. Social connection can decrease anxiety and depression, as well as foster improved physical and mental health for people. Dr. Ruddock discusses the importance and the impact of healthy social ...
Depression during the cold winter months is common for northern countries, particularly in the northern United States and Canada. Clinically, low vitamin D levels have been linked to depression. Researchers have found that vitamin D supplementation may ameliorate the symptoms of depression, particul...
Daniel Kahneman explains how memories influence our future. He explains how our memory can influence how we perceive what is going on in the world around us over time. His examples from vacations to colonoscopies make this Tedtalk an enjoyable time....
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris is a Canadian-American pediatrician who assumed the position of Surgeon General of California in 2019. Dr. Harris is known for her work linking adverse childhood experiences to health outcomes. Her work currently focuses on addressing and reforming the response to the effects...
The role of nutrition on brain health is a growing area of research. In elderly people, little research has been conducted on dietary patterns. But that doesn’t mean the dietary patterns from younger individuals cannot be implemented into older adults. There are two main types of dietary patterns,...
It may feel bleak to enter 2021 still with social distancing rules and regulations occurring. Many people have been feeling the effects of social isolation as they try and stay safe following local guidelines. To help stimulate your client’s brain, here are some creative ways to help your client n...
In the US, millions of Americans struggle with maintaining a healthy weight. In young adults, impulsivity and inefficient inhibitory control are key risk factors for engaging in unhealthy and uncontrolled eating habits. Impulse and inhibitory control are part of executive functioning which occurs in...
Dr. Angela Duckworth left a management consulting job to become a teacher in the New York City public school system. To answer this question, she became a doctoral student at the University of Pennsylvania where she is now a professor and has built the Character Lab which is devoted to the study of ...
Every year, people make New Year’s resolutions such as: going to the gym, eating better, hanging out with family more, spending more time exploring new ideas, or learning a new skill. While 2021 will be a new year for sure, but it doesn’t mean that people cannot set goals to improve their lives....
While we are entering 2021 in a much different way than we entered 2020, that does not mean that we cannot make goals to improve our daily lives. While your clients may be unsure of what they want to achieve in the new year, you can help them set reasonable and achievable goals. For goal setting, yo...
The holidays mean it's time for some delicious holiday meals. However, many holiday favorites are loaded with extra sugar, fat, and carbohydrates that can leave us feeling sluggish. While food quantity choices rely on satiation, thirst, and hunger levels, there are cognitive skills that you can teac...
The holiday season can be very stressful for people with and without cognitive impairment alike. Luckily, there are some things that you can do to help your client make their holiday season manageable and enjoyable. In this blog post, we share with you three ways that you can help your client have a...
Let’s face it, change can be scary. Children and adults alike have trouble accepting change. However, there are some ways you can make change less scary, and perhaps somewhat more exciting. ...
Therapy never has to stop for your elderly clients. Bridging helps your clients connect their computerized cognitive training with their everyday lives. In this blog post, we share with you 3 bridging activities that you can do with your elderly clients to help them practice cognitive skills remotel...
Lisa Mosconi is a neuroscientist, director of the Weill Cornell Women’s Brain Initiative, a neuro-nutrionist, and author of Brain Food and the XX Brain. Dr. Mosconi conducts extensive research on Alzheimer’s disease and women’s health, brain health and diet, and prevention medicine. She has pu...
One of the greatest challenges in cognitive rehabilitation therapy is helping your client connect their practice of cognitive skills to their daily life. This is where bridging comes in. Bridging is the process by which therapists and clients work together to reflect upon a client’s cognitive proc...
In 1996, Vialet launched Playworks with two schools in Berkeley, California. Currently, the organization brings play and physical activities to children across the country, with offices in 23 cities. With a staff of 700, this year Playworks will reach 900,000 students through on-site coaches, profes...
While exercising regularly promotes physical health, exercising may also provide cognitive benefits. Specifically, attention has been drawn to the potential clinical implications of moderate-intensity exercise for rehabilitation, physical, and mental health. In this blog post, we discuss and elabor...
Many people that experience a stroke, brain injury, or episode of psychosis have resulting cognitive complications. Many clients who have had a neurological accident or a psychotic episode can become unemployed and have trouble re-entering the workforce. Different kinds of clinicians can help their ...
Let’s face it, making friends can be super challenging for children and adults. When a person has cognitive impairment, connecting with others can feel like an almost impossible task. Fear not, it is possible to have friends even with cognitive impairment. Here are some ways therapists can help th...
Gregg's insight into how social goals and cognitive functioning are related is valuable to understanding the importance of social cognition within cognitive rehabilitation goals....
Social cognition is the way that people think about themselves and how they relate to others. The term came about during the “cognitive revolution”. Social psychologists Albert Bandura, Stanley Millgram, and Philip Zimbardo wanted to change the way people thought about how they behave and intera...
For years, the Japanese have practiced forest bathing (“shirinyoku“). Today, Western culture is catching up with Eastern traditions as more people are looking for healthy and cost effective ways to promote relaxation. Here are some of the many benefits that can be gained from practicing “shiri...
Did you know that houseplants not only look pretty, but can remove harmful particles in the air and can make your space feel more calming? Like having a pet, plants are a responsibility. This in turn can provide a feeling of reward - having to care for something and watch it thrive, which in turn ca...
Every year, people make New Year's resolutions: go to the gym, eat better, try calling family members more often. However, few people make resolutions about doing more activities that keep them cognitively sharp. While physical activity and a healthy diet are important, cognitive health plays a larg...
Through television shows, memes, tweets and conversation, people are finding ways to make others laugh. With witty puns and tactful punchlines, people experience "AHA!" moments that then cause them to chuckle. Our brains are able to parse images, text, and auditory information for humorous content. ...
Your brain needs proteins, carbohydrates, fats and minerals in order to function properly. Medical professionals suggest eating fish such as salmon which contains omega-3 fatty acids for brain healthy protein and fat. Loading up on green vegetables such as spinach, kale and various lettuces contain ...
Ghosting has been defined as "the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all communication". Once a rare phenomena, ghosting has permeated the dating and social world. About 50% of men and women report being either the ghost or th...
Group therapy sessions have a positive impact on people’s lives. Kyra takes that theory and brings it into a child’s healing process. Kyra explai...
While exercising regularly promotes physical health, exercising may also provide cognitive benefits. Specifically, attention has been drawn to the pot...
Bridging groups offer an opportunity for therapists and clients to discuss and apply practiced cognitive skills. Bridging groups may focus on metacogn...
One of the greatest challenges in cognitive rehabilitation therapy is helping your client connect their practice of cognitive skills to their daily li...
While exercising regularly promotes physical health, exercising may also provide cognitive benefits. Specifically, attention has been drawn to the pot...
While HappyNeuron Pro offers a customizable digital cognitive therapy tool, HappyNeuron Pro also offers creative worksheets that can help you step up
Dustin LuchmeeChildrens’ friendships impact not only their social development but also their cognitive development. In fact, researchers have found that there are d
Dustin LuchmeeOften when we think of cognitive dysfunction, we do not imagine our cute pets at home. However, our furry friends may suffer from canine cognitive dys
Margaret DavisIf you live in the northern hemisphere, you are probably familiar with the drastic change of seasons. With the switch from the summer to the fall come
Margaret Davis
Have you printed out some of HappyNeuron Pro’s cognitive worksheets to use with your clients? Want to know some tips on how to use them? Look no furth
Christine CampbellDepending where you live, winter months may be filled with snow, ice, and sleet. With low temperatures and less daylight, the winter months can impact
Christine CampbellIn everyday life, we experience changes in temperature and altitude. Depending on what jobs or hobbies we have, we may be exposed to extreme environme
Christine CampbellMovies are often used as an escape from reality. They let us slip away for an hour or two, forgetting about the rest of the world around us. But what
Margaret DavisWhat is the difference between a child who reads for pleasure at home and a child who doesn’t? Recent studies have shown that those who read for pleas
Margaret DavisWe have all experienced depression at some point in our lives. Depression is the “common cold” of mental illnesses, as many people experience depressi
Margaret DavisMany people have known someone who has or has personally experienced a concussion. Concussions are prevalent, but people often do not know what exactl
Margaret DavisPart of the healing process involves learning to accept new circumstances. For people who have had a brain injury, stroke, or are diagnosed with a psy
Margaret DavisWe’ve all experienced a headache at some point in our lives. Other than experiencing headaches when we are sick, some people may have a medical condit
Dustin LuchmeePsychosis is a debilitating psychological condition that causes an individual to experience psychotic thinking patterns, sense things that are not in
Margaret DavisYouth with psychological disorders may rely on the internet for social interaction. For clinical populations of youth, the internet may provide a safe
Margaret DavisYou have probably heard the phrase “the proof is in the pudding”, but what if the proof literally IS the pudding? What we eat can shape not only our b
Margaret Davis
Adults living with mental illness risk facing unemployment and poverty. Therapists are eager to address the psychological and cognitive needs of clien
Dustin LuchmeeWe look at thousands of faces everyday, either in real life, through the internet, or on apps such as Instagram. Faces are special, in that we process
Margaret DavisIf you live in the northern hemisphere, you are probably familiar with the drastic change of seasons. With the switch from the summer to the fall come
Margaret DavisMindfulness has been shown to help improve mood, eating behaviors, and sleep patterns in people. This fascination with mindfulness evolved from the ne
Dustin LuchmeeIn October 2010, a new social media app was launched that allowed users to connect by sharing photos. Fast forward to 2021, with roughly one billion u
Margaret DavisIf you live in the northern hemisphere, you are probably familiar with the drastic change of seasons. With the switch from the summer to the fall come
Dustin LuchmeePart of the healing process involves learning to accept new circumstances. For people who have had a brain injury, stroke, or are diagnosed with a psy
Dustin LuchmeeWhat 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 res
Dustin LuchmeeClinical professionals and researchers alike recognize the role of nutrition on the brain and mental health. One nutrient that is still mysterious is
Margaret DavisThe importance of cognitive flexibility is that it can help adapt our behaviors and thought processes. The COVID-19 pandemic has been hard on everyone
Margaret DavisMary Ann has a voluminous amount of information to share for SLPs who work with TBI patients. In this mini segment, she discusses how and why she uses
Christine Campbell
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, a
Margaret DavisIt 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
Dustin Luchmee
Mary Ann Keatley has been working with TBI patients since the 1980s. She has helped many individuals recover both in her private practice and work as
Christine CampbellMany factors can affect a good night's sleep. Things like work, medication, or mental health disorders such as depression have been known factors to d
Margaret DavisMatt Walker, sleep scientist, breaks down why the brain needs sleep for both before and after learning. Proven through a scientific research study, Wa
Margaret DavisDiabetes is a group of diseases that result in too much sugar in the blood (high blood glucose). Many often think it only affects blood sugar levels,
Margaret DavisPoor sleep habits can be linked to diseases such as Alzheimer's and Diabetes, but how does sleep affect our mental state? Dan Gartenberg explains how
Margaret DavisIt is no surprise that vision loss is a part of aging. Years of evidence show that with growing age, the brain works harder to see. Recent evidence su
Margaret DavisHave you ever heard the phrase “sleep on it” and wondered to yourself will sleep truly help? In Shai Marcus TedTalk original lesson, he explains the s
Margaret Davis
Driving allows us to get to and from many places. As people age, they may experience cognitive decline, which can impact their ability to drive. Drivi
Christine CampbellTherapists must often make important decisions regarding how they spend therapy hours with their clients. This involves choosing the kinds of activiti
Dustin LuchmeeUsing a digital cognitive therapy tool can be an exciting way to build and practice language skills. In this blog post, we share with you 6 of HappyNe
Dustin LuchmeeAdults are able to utter about 120 words per minute and may make a speech error once out of every thousand words. If an adult experiences a stroke, th
Dustin LuchmeeWe love the work that BIS Services is doing for people in the United Kingdom. We especially love the advice Natalie has for working with patients who
Christine CampbellMaking better choices and improving decision-making abilities is a common goal of clients who are undergoing cognitive remediation therapy. Working on
Christine CampbellStroke is a leading cause of disability in the United States and Canada. People who have experienced a stroke often experience cognitive complications
Dustin LuchmeeNatalie is back with some expert advice about how to work with patients who have both ADHD and a TBI. If you love this video you MUST check out her en
Christine CampbellGoing barefoot has many benefits for physical and mental health. In particular, barefoot contact with the ground (in a safe and clean environment) may
Christine CampbellTime and time again, we are reminded it is important to take time to get outside. Not only is spending time good for maintaining physical health, but
Dustin LuchmeeThe COVID-19 pandemic brought about new challenges across all components of the medical field. Clinical providers are learning about how COVID-19 has
Christine CampbellDid you know that you can create highly customized exercise plans for your clients using HappyNeuron Pro? HappyNeuron Pro has a Scheduled Exercise fea
Christine CampbellWe know that aerobic exercise provides many physical and psychological health benefits. Some of these benefits are so valuable, that therapists workin
Dustin LuchmeeParents are often concerned about their child’s activity level, as many children do not get enough physical activity or playtime. Regular physical act
Dustin LuchmeeEvery teacher, guidance counselor, school psychologist, speech therapist, occupational therapist, and parent is looking for ways to help children succ
Dustin LuchmeeNatalie Mackenize has been working in Cognitive Rehabilitation since 2004. She holds a master's degree in Cognitive Neuropsychology, is a certified br
Christine CampbellBrain injuries are complex injuries. Heather Condello and her team of occupational therapists at Complex Injury Rehab - The Brain, Spine & Mental Heal
Christine CampbellNatalie MacKenzie, MSc, CPCRT, CBIST, from BIS Services, talked with Dustin about how her patients feel about cognitive training and how it affects th
Christine CampbellReading is a complex cognitive process that involves a network of connections throughout the entire brain. Oftentimes, educators overlook the neurobio
Dustin LuchmeeOur brains are made of billions of cells. During development, stem cells receive signals from the outside environment that determine which kind of cel
Dustin LuchmeeDustin and Natalie met right before the shutdown. Since then, Natalie started to use HappyNeuron, and her clients are thrilled about it. In this snipp
Christine CampbellLooking for good cognitive worksheets for children? Look no further! Here are the 5 best HappyNeuron Pro worksheets to use with children.
Dustin LuchmeeProviding telehealth services for elderly people is becoming a growing clinical interest. Older people have growing service needs and may not be able
Dustin LuchmeeHappyNeuron Pro offers many digital cognitive therapy exercises for memory. Here are some of HappyNeuron Pro’s favorites for practicing memory skills.
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Addressing cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients is a common concern of activity directors, occupational therapists, psychologists, speech-languag
Dustin LuchmeeBrain injuries are complex injuries. Heather Condello and her team of occupational therapists, including Ayushi Dhingra, understand that. Heather and
Dustin LuchmeeWhen we think of improving memory, we think of performing memorization exercises, digital cognitive therapy exercises, and working on memory worksheet
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Researchers and managed care professionals are very interested in the long-term effects of cognitive training in older adults. Older adults seek out w
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Mindfulness practices are those that help you find yourself within a present moment, experiencing the moment without judgment. Some people describe pr
Dustin LuchmeeWhen people are depressed, many seek psychotherapy to work on the emotional symptoms and ailments from their depression. However, people with depressi
Dustin LuchmeeDepression impacts individuals not only emotionally, but cognitively. Research has shown that people living with depression experience cognitive defic
Christine CampbellOver the last decade, positive psychology has been given more attention for its practices that may be therapeutically beneficial in ameliorating depre
Dustin LuchmeeNutrition is one of the most underlooked factors contributing to mental health well-being. Researchers are beginning to understand the role of the min
Christine CampbellCognitive remediation therapy (CRT) is a therapeutic intervention technique that combines computerized cognitive training with real-world activities t
Dustin LuchmeeSocial connection is a human need. Many people struggle with social connection and are at risk of isolation. Social connection can decrease anxiety an
Christine CampbellDepression during the cold winter months is common for northern countries, particularly in the northern United States and Canada. Clinically, low vita
Dustin LuchmeeDaniel Kahneman explains how memories influence our future. He explains how our memory can influence how we perceive what is going on in the world aro
Christine CampbellDr. Nadine Burke Harris is a Canadian-American pediatrician who assumed the position of Surgeon General of California in 2019. Dr. Harris is known for
Christine CampbellDr. Taher Chugh treats post-concussion care like he would be training an athlete. He approaches them from a holistic approach and has found remarkable
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Many older adults live with chronic health conditions. Cognitive training may help older adults develop cognitive skills that they can use to manage t
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It's a question we all have and Ted Educator Monica Menesini explains it so well. Our average age as humans is set at 90 years old and yet we have som
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Older People Are Less Sensitive to the Effects of Stress on Working Memory Than Younger People. Here’s Why. Much research has been conducted on the e
Dustin LuchmeeThe role of nutrition on brain health is a growing area of research. In elderly people, little research has been conducted on dietary patterns. But th
Dustin LuchmeeIt may feel bleak to enter 2021 still with social distancing rules and regulations occurring. Many people have been feeling the effects of social isol
Dustin LuchmeeIn the US, millions of Americans struggle with maintaining a healthy weight. In young adults, impulsivity and inefficient inhibitory control are key r
Dustin LuchmeeDr. Angela Duckworth left a management consulting job to become a teacher in the New York City public school system. To answer this question, she beca
Christine CampbellEvery year, people make New Year’s resolutions such as: going to the gym, eating better, hanging out with family more, spending more time exploring ne
Dustin LuchmeeWhile we are entering 2021 in a much different way than we entered 2020, that does not mean that we cannot make goals to improve our daily lives. Whil
Christine CampbellThe holidays mean it's time for some delicious holiday meals. However, many holiday favorites are loaded with extra sugar, fat, and carbohydrates that
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Looking for some fun ways to connect your client’s therapy with the real world over the holidays? Here are 3 holiday-themed bridging activities that y
Dustin LuchmeeThe holiday season can be very stressful for people with and without cognitive impairment alike. Luckily, there are some things that you can do to hel
Dustin LuchmeeLet’s face it, change can be scary. Children and adults alike have trouble accepting change. However, there are some ways you can make change less sca
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Depression has many factors, but like other cognitive remediation therapists, Gregg is battling it with simple tools and techniques. Gregg explains ho
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Yes, you can! This blog post will tell you why. Telehealth and remote therapy options are becoming increasingly popular as the COVID-19 crisis con
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Humans need regular social interaction. With older populations, the risk of isolation increases as older adults tend to develop physical disabilities
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Love doesn’t stop with age. While you may not be in your 20’s anymore, dating when you are older can be even more exciting. Here are 5 tips to date su
Dustin LuchmeeTherapy never has to stop for your elderly clients. Bridging helps your clients connect their computerized cognitive training with their everyday live
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Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's unique research and medical background makes her Tedtalk extremely insightful. Before she experienced her stroke she was work
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No one likes to get old. No one likes to feel like they aren't their young 20-something self anymore. Aging is a part of life and instead of ignoring
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Many activity directors and nursing home staff seek ways to provide services for their elderly clients. One important service that needs to be offered
Dustin LuchmeeAging is a natural physiological part of life that starts the moment that we are born! As we age, our cognitive functioning naturally declines. Howeve
Dustin LuchmeeLisa Mosconi is a neuroscientist, director of the Weill Cornell Women’s Brain Initiative, a neuro-nutrionist, and author of Brain Food and the XX Brai
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With the availability of technology, digital cognitive therapy tools can be accessed by clinicians and clients alike at any time from anywhere. Studie
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Aging is a natural physiological part of life that starts the moment that we are born! As we age, our cognitive functioning naturally declines. Howeve
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NEAR is a model of therapy that combines the practice of cognitive skills with real-world implementation and discussion. NEAR can be provided by licen
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Providing remote cognitive rehabilitation therapy may seem difficult, but can be made easy with the right materials. In this blog post, we share with
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There are a ton of sites saying they have free cognitive worksheets. Do they boast how their sheets are superior but are they really? With so many kin
Dustin LuchmeeOne of the greatest challenges in cognitive rehabilitation therapy is helping your client connect their practice of cognitive skills to their daily li
Dustin LuchmeeBridging groups offer an opportunity for therapists and clients to discuss and apply practiced cognitive skills. Bridging groups may focus on metacogn
Dustin LuchmeeOne of the greatest challenges in cognitive rehabilitation therapy is helping your client connect their practice of cognitive skills to their daily li
Dustin LuchmeeIn 1996, Vialet launched Playworks with two schools in Berkeley, California. Currently, the organization brings play and physical activities to childr
Christine Campbell‘Lego Therapy’ uses Legos to provide cognitive and emotional stimulation for people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Using Legos, she carves out
Dustin LuchmeeWhile exercising regularly promotes physical health, exercising may also provide cognitive benefits. Specifically, attention has been drawn to the pot
Dustin LuchmeeGroup therapy sessions have a positive impact on people’s lives. Kyra takes that theory and brings it into a child’s healing process. Kyra explains h
Christine CampbellWhile exercising regularly promotes physical health, exercising may also provide cognitive benefits. Specifically, attention has been drawn to the pot
Dustin LuchmeeWhile exercising regularly promotes physical health, exercising may also provide cognitive benefits. Specifically, attention has been drawn to the pot
Dustin LuchmeeMany people that experience a stroke, brain injury, or episode of psychosis have resulting cognitive complications. Many clients who have had a neurol
Dustin LuchmeeSocial media offers an opportunity for people to connect with one another. On Facebook, people can find ‘groups’ devoted to special interests, causes,
Dustin LuchmeeProblem-solving is a goal that many clients have, not just patients with brain injury. While learning problem-solving strategies is important, clinici
Dustin LuchmeeLet’s face it, making friends can be super challenging for children and adults. When a person has cognitive impairment, connecting with others can fee
Dustin LuchmeeGregg's insight into how social goals and cognitive functioning are related is valuable to understanding the importance of social cognition within cog
Christine CampbellGregg works primarily with young males aged 18 -24 in Greenwich, Connecticut. He helped to develop and direct the first non-residential cognitive reme
Christine CampbellThe integration of digital tools has helped Kyra's practice reach children outside of her town. Kyra believes in the importance of digital tools as we
Christine CampbellWorksheets are useful tools within a practice. They provide instant exercises and materials that can be used directly in the session. The only problem
Dustin LuchmeeWhile smartphones get a bad reputation from being disruptive in many situations, smartphones can prove to be useful assistive devices for people with
Dustin LuchmeeThere are a ton of sites saying they have free cognitive worksheets. Do they boast how their sheets are superior but are they really? With so many kin
Dustin LuchmeeSocial cognition is the way that people think about themselves and how they relate to others. The term came about during the “cognitive revolution”. S
Dustin LuchmeeTherapists all over the world struggle to keep their patient’s engaged. Certain medical conditions such as depression, ADHD, and brain injury can caus
Dustin LuchmeeFor years, the Japanese have practiced forest bathing (“shirinyoku“). Today, Western culture is catching up with Eastern traditions as more people are
Dustin LuchmeeDid you know that houseplants not only look pretty, but can remove harmful particles in the air and can make your space feel more calming? Like having
Dustin LuchmeeEvery year, people make New Year's resolutions: go to the gym, eat better, try calling family members more often. However, few people make resolutions
Dustin LuchmeeThrough television shows, memes, tweets and conversation, people are finding ways to make others laugh. With witty puns and tactful punchlines, people
Dustin LuchmeeReal Advice From a Real Therapist We spoke with Kyra Minichan, head therapist of The Cognitive Emporium on how parents, teachers, and therapists ca
Dustin LuchmeeYour brain needs proteins, carbohydrates, fats and minerals in order to function properly. Medical professionals suggest eating fish such as salmon wh
Dustin LuchmeeIn therapy, it takes two to tango. The therapist must build a trusting relationship with the client, provide a safe space for the client to share t
Dustin LuchmeeGhosting has been defined as "the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing from all com
Dustin LuchmeeYou’re Not Sure It Works The use of digital tools for cognitive rehabilitation has gained popularity in programs across the country. Dr. Alice Meda
Dustin LuchmeeSetting up a cognitive rehabilitation program offers many benefits. It builds cognitive skills needed to accomplish tasks, has patients engaging in a
Dustin LuchmeeRehabilitation of cognitive function is a topic of interest among many mental-health and neurological medicine practitioners. Intact cognitive abiliti
Dustin LuchmeeThe Who Who Does Bridging? Many kinds of therapists bridge! Psychologists, SLP’s, OT’s, and social workers are just a few of many therapists who pe
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