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How to Help Clients Regulate Emotions
Here are our tips for helping clients learn how to regulate emotions.
07 February, 2025How to Make the Most of HappyNeuron Cognitive Worksheets
In whatever setting you’re using these worksheets, we want to help you make the most of this resource!
14 October, 2024How to Help Clients Step Out of Their Comfort Zone
A vital aspect of a clinician’s work is encouraging clients to stretch beyond their comfort zones.
16 September, 2024
How to Make the Most of HappyNeuron Cognitive Worksheets
In whatever setting you’re using these worksheets, we want to help you make the most of this resource!
14 October, 2024How to Help Clients Step Out of Their Comfort Zone
A vital aspect of a clinician’s work is encouraging clients to stretch beyond their comfort zones.
16 September, 20245 Fun Group Therapy Activities for the Holidays
Here are some ideas for group therapy activities for the holidays, to get your group talking and learning together about improving cognitive skills!
29 November, 20233 Holiday-Themed Bridging Activities
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 you can do with your clients this holiday season.
14 December, 2020
How to Help Clients Step Out of Their Comfort Zone
A vital aspect of a clinician’s work is encouraging clients to stretch beyond their comfort zones.
16 September, 2024How Does Aphasia Impact Verbal Memory?
Explore how aphasia impacts verbal memory
17 June, 2024Exploring the Social Benefits of Group Cognitive Therapy
This article explores the social benefits of group cognitive therapy, shedding light on how shared experiences, mutual support, and collective growth can contribute to positive outcomes.
26 January, 20245 Fun Group Therapy Activities for the Holidays
Here are some ideas for group therapy activities for the holidays, to get your group talking and learning together about improving cognitive skills!
29 November, 2023Why Clinicians Should Offer Telehealth in Winter
Why offer telehealth services? In this blog post, we'll explore the reasons why telehealth can be so helpful to patients in the winter.
27 October, 2023Tips for Conducting Group Cognitive Therapy
Group cognitive therapy is a great way to help clients with bridging in a supportive environment.
30 June, 2023Tips For Involving Families in Cognitive Rehabilitation
In this article, we'll discuss how and why to involve families in cognitive rehabilitation.
23 June, 20238 tips for better communication with patients
Research shows that a positive relationship between patient and clinician can improve therapy outcomes. How can clinicians improve communication with patients?
27 February, 2023What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?
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.
22 February, 2023How a stroke can affect social cognition
The effects of a stroke can vary widely. For some, a stroke can affect social cognition and social behavior.
06 February, 2023[Video] Group Therapy Sessions with Kyra Minichan
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 explains how she uses group therapy within her practice. We hope you can see how other therapists conduct sess
28 August, 2020What is Group Therapy?
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
24 August, 2020
How to Make the Most of HappyNeuron Cognitive Worksheets
In whatever setting you’re using these worksheets, we want to help you make the most of this resource!
14 October, 2024How to Help Clients Step Out of Their Comfort Zone
A vital aspect of a clinician’s work is encouraging clients to stretch beyond their comfort zones.
16 September, 2024The Top 6 Executive Function Skills to Work On
Let's break down some of the top executive function skills to work on.
26 June, 2024Celebrating Lucky Advances in Cognitive Therapy
We’re reflecting on remarkable advances in cognitive therapy, which offer hope and opportunities for individuals facing cognitive challenges.
15 March, 2024Exploring the Social Benefits of Group Cognitive Therapy
This article explores the social benefits of group cognitive therapy, shedding light on how shared experiences, mutual support, and collective growth can contribute to positive outcomes.
26 January, 2024Why Clinicians Should Offer Telehealth in Winter
Why offer telehealth services? In this blog post, we'll explore the reasons why telehealth can be so helpful to patients in the winter.
27 October, 2023Tips for Conducting Group Cognitive Therapy
Group cognitive therapy is a great way to help clients with bridging in a supportive environment.
30 June, 2023Tips For Involving Families in Cognitive Rehabilitation
In this article, we'll discuss how and why to involve families in cognitive rehabilitation.
23 June, 2023How to Help Patients Improve Sustained Attention
You may have patients who struggle with different types of attention. One that proves difficult for many people is maintaining sustained attention. In this article, we'll discuss how to improve sustained attention skills.
03 March, 20238 tips for better communication with patients
Research shows that a positive relationship between patient and clinician can improve therapy outcomes. How can clinicians improve communication with patients?
27 February, 2023What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?
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.
22 February, 2023How to measure short-term goals in cognitive therapy
In rehabilitation and therapy settings, clinicians typically track progress on a regular basis by setting goals with patients. This is helpful in order to see how the patient is progressing in a quantifiable way and to analyze whether the best method
06 January, 2023Areas Of Cognition to Work On in the New Year
New Year’s resolutions are a great way to enter into a new mindset and achieve goals that improve your life. Why not help your clients set goals to improve their cognition this year? Setting goals together at the beginning of the year could help clie
30 December, 2022Setting Cognitive Goals for the New Year
Clinicians may want to work with clients on setting cognitive goals - these could be anything from feeling happier, to improving their attention or memory.
28 December, 2022How does mental fatigue affect health?
Have you ever wondered why we can feel exhausted after a day of working our brains, even if we haven’t physically exerted ourselves at all? After a hard day at a desk job or a long studying session, why do we sometimes feel so tired? There may be mor
18 November, 2022Older Individuals May Find Peace Among Greenery
For many people, being around “green space”, such as grass, plants, forests, and more, is just a factor of their everyday life. However, recent studies have shown that greenery exposure may benefit middle-aged individuals.
27 July, 2022How Therapy Can Assist Men
All around America, many individuals work through mental illness everyday. The National Institute of Mental Health stated that in 2019, around 20% of Americans dealt with mental illness. This equates to roughly 1 in 5 Americans, or 69.5 million peopl
15 June, 2022how Children Perform Differently on Computerized Neurocognitive Assessments
With the advancements of technology, neuropsychological assessments have been adapted to be done on a computer. Neuropsychologists and other clinical providers are interested in the effects of using these computerized neuropsychological assessments a
20 April, 20223 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 difficult. In this blog post
24 November, 20215 Simple Ways To Boost Your Brain Power
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 flexi
10 November, 2021Frustrated Clients? take Natalie’s Advice
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 often get frustrated. Take a watch and let us know if you're going to try these techniques in the co
02 August, 2021How to Work on Decision Making Skills Using HappyNeuron Pro
Making better choices and improving decision-making abilities is a common goal of clients who are undergoing cognitive remediation therapy. Working on decision-making skills will help your client adhere to a budget, learn how to effectively prioritiz
28 July, 2021Using HappyNeuron Pro’s Scheduled Exercises Feature
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 you
11 June, 2021How Can I Use HappyNeuron Pro With Kids?
Every teacher, guidance counselor, school psychologist, speech therapist, occupational therapist, and parent is looking for ways to help children succeed. Participating in academics, sports, and social life all involve complex behaviors that utilize
28 May, 2021How does Cognitive Training Impact Mood?
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
19 May, 2021How to Combat Social Isolation with Cognitive Activities
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, h
15 January, 2021What Do I Do About My Client’s Attitude Towards Problem Solving?
Problem-solving is a goal that many clients have, not just patients with brain injury. While learning problem-solving strategies is important, clinicians and clients should not overlook the influence of attitude on problem-solving. Here are 4 attitud
20 July, 2020[Video] How to Encourage Patients to Complete Cognitive Rehabilitation
As the program lead for research in the Department of Psychiatry at UT Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Deb has been studying psychosis for a while. In this video, she explains how she uses HNPro and what she has learned from the experience. She is
16 April, 2020How to Keep Patients Engaged
Therapists all over the world struggle to keep their patient’s engaged. Certain medical conditions such as depression, ADHD, and brain injury can cause attention and learning deficits that can interfere with how the treatment is received. However, th
09 April, 2020The Teenage Brain: How Can Parents, Teachers, and Therapists Help Teens Succeed
Real Advice From a Real Therapist We spoke with Kyra Minichan, head therapist of The Cognitive Emporium on how parents, teachers, and therapists can help teenagers succeed in school and in life. Kyra is a speech-language pathologist with a mast
11 October, 2019Why Do Patients Lie to Their Therapists?
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 their thoughts and feelings, and assist the client in their emotional and cognitive remediation in a
30 August, 2019
Launching Your Own Practice with HappyNeuron Pro: A Comprehensive Guide
How to launch a clinical practice with HappyNeuron Pro and reap the benefits of its features.
08 January, 2024Why Clinicians Should Offer Telehealth in Winter
Why offer telehealth services? In this blog post, we'll explore the reasons why telehealth can be so helpful to patients in the winter.
27 October, 2023Tips for Conducting Group Cognitive Therapy
Group cognitive therapy is a great way to help clients with bridging in a supportive environment.
30 June, 2023What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?
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.
22 February, 2023Activities to help with stroke recovery
In addition to a healthy diet and exercise, there are many activities that can help someone with stroke recovery. Physical therapy may be necessary for physical recovery, and equally important is exercising the brain. Here are some of the best ways t
23 January, 2023Areas Of Cognition to Work On in the New Year
New Year’s resolutions are a great way to enter into a new mindset and achieve goals that improve your life. Why not help your clients set goals to improve their cognition this year? Setting goals together at the beginning of the year could help clie
30 December, 2022Resources for new SLP graduates
Although you already have a wealth of knowledge from your studies, having additional websites, software, and books for further education and support will always be helpful. With this in mind, here are a few of our favorite resources for new SLP gradu
09 December, 2022The 5 Best HappyNeuron Pro Worksheets to Use With Children
Looking for good cognitive worksheets for children? Look no further! Here are the 5 best HappyNeuron Pro worksheets to use with children.
19 April, 2021How to Combat Social Isolation with Cognitive Activities
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, h
15 January, 2021Can I Use Telehealth to Monitor My Elderly Clients’ Chronic Conditions?
Yes, you can! This blog post will tell you why. Telehealth and remote therapy options are becoming increasingly popular as the COVID-19 crisis continues. Seniors are among the most vulnerable people that could face fatal consequences of contracti
30 November, 2020Using Positive Psychology & Telehealth To Improve Mood in Older Adults
Humans need regular social interaction. With older populations, the risk of isolation increases as older adults tend to develop physical disabilities and cognitive impairment. Not being able to have regular social interactions can cause older adults
20 November, 20205 Ways You Can Help Your Client’s Brain Age (Successfully!)
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.
09 October, 20205 Things You Need to Provide Remote Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy
Providing remote cognitive rehabilitation therapy may seem difficult, but can be made easy with the right materials. In this blog post, we share with you 5 things that you need to help you provide cognitive rehabilitation therapy for your clients fro
30 September, 2020How To Prepare for Your First Telehealth Session with HappyNeuron Pro
With a variety of tools, video conferencing has been simplified. However, many organizations require that all telehealth platforms be HIPAA compliant. There are many HIPAA compliant video conferencing tools, such as Zoom, VSee, GoToMeeting, we explai
31 July, 20205 Video Conferencing Softwares that are HIPAA Compliant
New to telehealth? Here are 5 HIPAA compliant video conferencing platforms that you can use to provide telehealth services for your patients. Each platform has its own strengths and weaknesses. It is important that you make sure that you investigate
27 July, 20204 Things to Know to Create a Successful Speech Therapy Telepractice
Building a successful speech therapy telepractice sounds tough. In Grillo’s 2018 guide Building a Successful Voice Telepractice Program, we found 4 key factors to consider that relate to setting up a speech telepractice that we elaborate upon that ca
22 June, 2020Can Telepractice help a Child with a Brain Injury
If you search on the internet, you can find a wealth of information regarding the use and effectiveness of telepractice for a variety of medical conditions. Telepractice is of particular interest for people living with brain injury. A large number o
12 June, 2020What is an eHelper?
An eHelper is a person who serves as a facilitator for telepractice delivered therapy. The eHelper serves to eliminate the barriers that inhibit a student from receiving therapy by facilitating the connection between a student and a therapist. eHelp
07 May, 20205 Benefits of Remote Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy
Many obstacles exist for people who need cognitive rehabilitation services. Mobility issues, the need to travel long distances to see a provider, not having access to transportation and comorbid medical conditions are just a few. To overcome these ba
13 March, 2020
How to Help Clients Step Out of Their Comfort Zone
A vital aspect of a clinician’s work is encouraging clients to stretch beyond their comfort zones.
16 September, 2024Celebrating Lucky Advances in Cognitive Therapy
We’re reflecting on remarkable advances in cognitive therapy, which offer hope and opportunities for individuals facing cognitive challenges.
15 March, 2024Launching Your Own Practice with HappyNeuron Pro: A Comprehensive Guide
How to launch a clinical practice with HappyNeuron Pro and reap the benefits of its features.
08 January, 2024Should I Use Digital Or Paper Cognitive Assessments?
Explore the choice between digital vs. paper assessments
27 September, 2023Tips for Conducting Group Cognitive Therapy
Group cognitive therapy is a great way to help clients with bridging in a supportive environment.
30 June, 2023Why you should limit the number of exercises available to your patients
When using HappyNeuron Pro, you have the option of limiting cognitive exercises visible to your patient. In fact, this is recommended!
25 January, 2023How To Use HappyNeuron Pro for Stroke Rehabilitation
You may be wondering what exercises are available for stroke recovery, or how HappyNeuron Pro can be used to work with people who have had a stroke.
18 January, 2023Areas Of Cognition to Work On in the New Year
New Year’s resolutions are a great way to enter into a new mindset and achieve goals that improve your life. Why not help your clients set goals to improve their cognition this year? Setting goals together at the beginning of the year could help clie
30 December, 2022Resources for new SLP graduates
Although you already have a wealth of knowledge from your studies, having additional websites, software, and books for further education and support will always be helpful. With this in mind, here are a few of our favorite resources for new SLP gradu
09 December, 2022How Towers of Hanoi Teaches Critical Thinking Skills
The Towers of Hanoi is a well known executive function task that targets working memory, inhibition, and decision making. Our digital adaptation is a user favorite while working on critical thinking skills. In this blog post, we share with you how th
17 October, 2022The Online Brain: How the Internet Changes Our Cognition
How does the internet change our cognition?
10 October, 2022HappyNeuron Pro’s Top 3 Exercises
HappyNeuron Pro is a digital cognitive therapy tool offering over 45 exercises for clinicians working with individuals with cognitive impairment. Using HappyNeuron Pro, clinicians can create customized exercise plans for their patients to do at home
29 August, 2022Working with Aphasia? How Bird Songs Can Help!
Aphasia is a common disorder resulting from a stroke that impairs a person’s ability to produce and understand language. Speech therapists often work with a person on verbal fluency and verbal memory skills. These elements are critical cognitive func
06 July, 2022Why Mary Ann assigns Home Exercises
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.
05 November, 20216 HappyNeuron Pro Exercises You Should Try For Your Clients With Aphasia
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.
13 August, 2021Using HappyNeuron Pro’s Scheduled Exercises Feature
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 you
11 June, 2021An OT that went Digital
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.
03 May, 2021Here’s Why You Should Provide Telehealth Services for Your Elderly Clients
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 barri
14 April, 20215 HappyNeuron Pro Exercises That Work On Memory
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 i
09 April, 20213 Reasons Why You Should Treat Cognition As Part of Depression Therapy
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 d
08 March, 20213 Cognitive Functions to Focus On With Depression
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 th
05 March, 20213 Digital Activities You Can Use to Practice Memory with Your Elderly Clients
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.
16 October, 2020[Video] Do You like Digital Tools or Workbooks?
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 C
29 June, 2020[Video] Digital Tools with Kyra
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! K
19 June, 2020Why You Should Replace Worksheets with Mice
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
17 June, 2020TBI and Smartphones
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 feat
15 June, 2020Digital Tools in Cognitive Therapy: Why You Aren’t Using Them and Why You Should
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 NE
16 August, 2019What is the Active Ingredient in Computer-Assisted Cognitive Rehabilitation? A Review of a Scientific Article
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 socializi
30 July, 2019
How to Help Clients Regulate Emotions
Here are our tips for helping clients learn how to regulate emotions.
07 February, 2025How to Make the Most of HappyNeuron Cognitive Worksheets
In whatever setting you’re using these worksheets, we want to help you make the most of this resource!
14 October, 2024How to Help Clients Step Out of Their Comfort Zone
A vital aspect of a clinician’s work is encouraging clients to stretch beyond their comfort zones.
16 September, 2024The Top 6 Executive Function Skills to Work On
Let's break down some of the top executive function skills to work on.
26 June, 2024How Does Aphasia Impact Verbal Memory?
Explore how aphasia impacts verbal memory
17 June, 2024Celebrating Lucky Advances in Cognitive Therapy
We’re reflecting on remarkable advances in cognitive therapy, which offer hope and opportunities for individuals facing cognitive challenges.
15 March, 2024Exploring the Social Benefits of Group Cognitive Therapy
This article explores the social benefits of group cognitive therapy, shedding light on how shared experiences, mutual support, and collective growth can contribute to positive outcomes.
26 January, 2024Launching Your Own Practice with HappyNeuron Pro: A Comprehensive Guide
How to launch a clinical practice with HappyNeuron Pro and reap the benefits of its features.
08 January, 20245 Fun Group Therapy Activities for the Holidays
Here are some ideas for group therapy activities for the holidays, to get your group talking and learning together about improving cognitive skills!
29 November, 2023Why Clinicians Should Offer Telehealth in Winter
Why offer telehealth services? In this blog post, we'll explore the reasons why telehealth can be so helpful to patients in the winter.
27 October, 2023Should I Use Digital Or Paper Cognitive Assessments?
Explore the choice between digital vs. paper assessments
27 September, 2023Tips for Conducting Group Cognitive Therapy
Group cognitive therapy is a great way to help clients with bridging in a supportive environment.
30 June, 2023Tips For Involving Families in Cognitive Rehabilitation
In this article, we'll discuss how and why to involve families in cognitive rehabilitation.
23 June, 2023How to Help Patients Improve Sustained Attention
You may have patients who struggle with different types of attention. One that proves difficult for many people is maintaining sustained attention. In this article, we'll discuss how to improve sustained attention skills.
03 March, 20238 tips for better communication with patients
Research shows that a positive relationship between patient and clinician can improve therapy outcomes. How can clinicians improve communication with patients?
27 February, 2023What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?
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.
22 February, 2023How a stroke can affect social cognition
The effects of a stroke can vary widely. For some, a stroke can affect social cognition and social behavior.
06 February, 2023Why you should limit the number of exercises available to your patients
When using HappyNeuron Pro, you have the option of limiting cognitive exercises visible to your patient. In fact, this is recommended!
25 January, 2023Activities to help with stroke recovery
In addition to a healthy diet and exercise, there are many activities that can help someone with stroke recovery. Physical therapy may be necessary for physical recovery, and equally important is exercising the brain. Here are some of the best ways t
23 January, 2023How To Use HappyNeuron Pro for Stroke Rehabilitation
You may be wondering what exercises are available for stroke recovery, or how HappyNeuron Pro can be used to work with people who have had a stroke.
18 January, 2023How to measure short-term goals in cognitive therapy
In rehabilitation and therapy settings, clinicians typically track progress on a regular basis by setting goals with patients. This is helpful in order to see how the patient is progressing in a quantifiable way and to analyze whether the best method
06 January, 2023Areas Of Cognition to Work On in the New Year
New Year’s resolutions are a great way to enter into a new mindset and achieve goals that improve your life. Why not help your clients set goals to improve their cognition this year? Setting goals together at the beginning of the year could help clie
30 December, 2022Setting Cognitive Goals for the New Year
Clinicians may want to work with clients on setting cognitive goals - these could be anything from feeling happier, to improving their attention or memory.
28 December, 2022Resources for new SLP graduates
Although you already have a wealth of knowledge from your studies, having additional websites, software, and books for further education and support will always be helpful. With this in mind, here are a few of our favorite resources for new SLP gradu
09 December, 20224 Tips for Future Therapists
Students studying to be mental health professionals are in good company. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the field is projected to grow 23% over the course of the next ten years.
07 December, 2022What 3 Cognitive Components Should You Work On For Aphasia?
Aphasia is a condition that reflects the loss of language. Depending on the nature of aphasia, a person may have trouble producing and/or understanding language. Some people with aphasia may not understand spoken language but are able to understand w
30 November, 2022How does mental fatigue affect health?
Have you ever wondered why we can feel exhausted after a day of working our brains, even if we haven’t physically exerted ourselves at all? After a hard day at a desk job or a long studying session, why do we sometimes feel so tired? There may be mor
18 November, 2022How Towers of Hanoi Teaches Critical Thinking Skills
The Towers of Hanoi is a well known executive function task that targets working memory, inhibition, and decision making. Our digital adaptation is a user favorite while working on critical thinking skills. In this blog post, we share with you how th
17 October, 2022The Online Brain: How the Internet Changes Our Cognition
How does the internet change our cognition?
10 October, 2022HappyNeuron Pro’s Top 3 Exercises
HappyNeuron Pro is a digital cognitive therapy tool offering over 45 exercises for clinicians working with individuals with cognitive impairment. Using HappyNeuron Pro, clinicians can create customized exercise plans for their patients to do at home
29 August, 2022Older Individuals May Find Peace Among Greenery
For many people, being around “green space”, such as grass, plants, forests, and more, is just a factor of their everyday life. However, recent studies have shown that greenery exposure may benefit middle-aged individuals.
27 July, 2022Working with Aphasia? How Bird Songs Can Help!
Aphasia is a common disorder resulting from a stroke that impairs a person’s ability to produce and understand language. Speech therapists often work with a person on verbal fluency and verbal memory skills. These elements are critical cognitive func
06 July, 2022How Therapy Can Assist Men
All around America, many individuals work through mental illness everyday. The National Institute of Mental Health stated that in 2019, around 20% of Americans dealt with mental illness. This equates to roughly 1 in 5 Americans, or 69.5 million peopl
15 June, 2022how Children Perform Differently on Computerized Neurocognitive Assessments
With the advancements of technology, neuropsychological assessments have been adapted to be done on a computer. Neuropsychologists and other clinical providers are interested in the effects of using these computerized neuropsychological assessments a
20 April, 2022How HappyNeuron Pro’s Worksheets Can Be Used to Step Up Your Client’s Therapy
While HappyNeuron Pro offers a customizable digital cognitive therapy tool, HappyNeuron Pro also offers creative worksheets that can help you step up your client’s therapy. In this blog post, we discuss how HappyNeuron Pro’s worksheets can be used to
18 April, 2022Best Tips for Using Cognitive Worksheets
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 further! In this blog post, we share our best tips for using HappyNeuron Pro’s cognitive worksheets.
21 March, 2022The Necessity of Cognitive-Vocational Rehabilitation Programs for Mental Health Populations
Adults living with mental illness risk facing unemployment and poverty. Therapists are eager to address the psychological and cognitive needs of clients with severe mental illness in order to help them find employment and live independently. Little r
03 January, 20223 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 difficult. In this blog post
24 November, 2021What 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. In everyday life, memories allow us to reme
22 November, 20215 Simple Ways To Boost Your Brain Power
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 flexi
10 November, 2021Why Mary Ann assigns Home Exercises
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.
05 November, 20214 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 stimulation of the holiday, kids' brains are developi
27 October, 2021How 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 a chance to bond with their children. Traditio
24 October, 2021Expert Interview: TBI and Humor
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 an SLP in the hospital. In today's video, she shares with us how someone's ability to comprehend hum
13 October, 2021Can Learning a Complex Skill Make Simpler Tasks Easier?
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 co
16 August, 20216 HappyNeuron Pro Exercises You Should Try For Your Clients With Aphasia
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.
13 August, 2021The Striking Benefits of Training Speed and Accuracy of Word Retrieval in Post-Stroke Aphasia
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, they may develop a condition known as aphasia, which greatly reduces their ability to produce and unde
11 August, 2021Frustrated Clients? take Natalie’s Advice
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 often get frustrated. Take a watch and let us know if you're going to try these techniques in the co
02 August, 2021How to Work on Decision Making Skills Using HappyNeuron Pro
Making better choices and improving decision-making abilities is a common goal of clients who are undergoing cognitive remediation therapy. Working on decision-making skills will help your client adhere to a budget, learn how to effectively prioritiz
28 July, 20215 HappyNeuron Pro Worksheets to Use for Stroke Patients
Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the United States and Canada. People who have experienced a stroke often experience cognitive complications, such as impaired memory and language abilities. Stroke rehabilitation often involves the remediati
19 July, 2021Expert Advice – ADHD + TBI ?
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 entire interview found in the expert interviews today!
07 July, 2021Using HappyNeuron Pro’s Scheduled Exercises Feature
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 you
11 June, 2021How Can I Use HappyNeuron Pro With Kids?
Every teacher, guidance counselor, school psychologist, speech therapist, occupational therapist, and parent is looking for ways to help children succeed. Participating in academics, sports, and social life all involve complex behaviors that utilize
28 May, 2021[Video] BIS Services – Going Digital During Covid
Natalie Mackenize has been working in Cognitive Rehabilitation since 2004. She holds a master's degree in Cognitive Neuropsychology, is a certified brain injury specialist, accredited Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapist, a Hypnotherapist, and is the o
26 May, 2021Natalie Mackenzie – BIS Services
Brain injuries are complex injuries. Heather Condello and her team of occupational therapists at Complex Injury Rehab - The Brain, Spine & Mental Health Clinic understand that. Heather and Ayushi, one of Heather's skilled OTs, sit down with Dustin an
26 May, 2021How does Cognitive Training Impact Mood?
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
19 May, 2021An OT that went Digital
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.
03 May, 2021The 5 Best HappyNeuron Pro Worksheets to Use With Children
Looking for good cognitive worksheets for children? Look no further! Here are the 5 best HappyNeuron Pro worksheets to use with children.
19 April, 2021Here’s Why You Should Provide Telehealth Services for Your Elderly Clients
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 barri
14 April, 20215 HappyNeuron Pro Exercises That Work On Memory
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 i
09 April, 2021Which Cognitive Training Method is Best For My Client with Alzheimer’s Disease?
Addressing cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s patients is a common concern of activity directors, occupational therapists, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and other clinical professionals working with this patient demographic. Alzheimer’s
07 April, 2021[Video] Complex Brain Injury Rehab – Remote and In-home Occupational Therapy
Brain injuries are complex injuries. Heather Condello and her team of occupational therapists, including Ayushi Dhingra, understand that. Heather and Ayushi discuss how they approach brain injury and redefine occupational therapy to help their client
04 April, 2021You Can Improve Verbal and Spatial Memory in Older Adults with Fun. Here’s How.
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, a
29 March, 20215 Ways You Can Help Your Client Practice Mindfulness
Mindfulness practices are those that help you find yourself within a present moment, experiencing the moment without judgment. Some people describe practicing mindfulness as a way to observe oneself in the present moment. Because hustle and bustle ar
17 March, 20213 Reasons Why You Should Treat Cognition As Part of Depression Therapy
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 d
08 March, 20213 Cognitive Functions to Focus On With Depression
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 th
05 March, 2021What Are the 3 Pillars of Cognitive Remediation Therapy?
Cognitive remediation therapy (CRT) is a therapeutic intervention technique that combines computerized cognitive training with real-world activities that challenge clients to apply practiced cognitive skills. Commonly used for remediating cognitive i
22 February, 2021[Video] TEDTalk – How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across A Lifetime
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 ad
01 February, 2021How to Combat Social Isolation with Cognitive Activities
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, h
15 January, 2021Cognitive Strategies for Eating Healthy During the Holidays
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 le
18 December, 20203 Holiday-Themed Bridging Activities
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 you can do with your clients this holiday season.
14 December, 20203 Ways to Help Your Client Manage Holiday Stress
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 y
11 December, 2020[Video] Can Cognitive Treatment Help with Depression?
Depression has many factors, but like other cognitive remediation therapists, Gregg is battling it with simple tools and techniques. Gregg explains how cognitive therapy can help and how he uses it to help his patients battle depression.
04 December, 2020Can I Use Telehealth to Monitor My Elderly Clients’ Chronic Conditions?
Yes, you can! This blog post will tell you why. Telehealth and remote therapy options are becoming increasingly popular as the COVID-19 crisis continues. Seniors are among the most vulnerable people that could face fatal consequences of contracti
30 November, 2020Using Positive Psychology & Telehealth To Improve Mood in Older Adults
Humans need regular social interaction. With older populations, the risk of isolation increases as older adults tend to develop physical disabilities and cognitive impairment. Not being able to have regular social interactions can cause older adults
20 November, 2020The Joys of Aging As Told By Gifs
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 it, we've decided to make it a little more fun. Check out this collection of gifs that highlights al
23 October, 20203 Digital Activities You Can Use to Practice Memory with Your Elderly Clients
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.
16 October, 2020What Does Research Say About Computer-Based Cognitive Training for Elderly Clients
With the availability of technology, digital cognitive therapy tools can be accessed by clinicians and clients alike at any time from anywhere. Studies have found that regular cognitive training may help elderly people maintain and improve their cogn
12 October, 20205 Ways You Can Help Your Client’s Brain Age (Successfully!)
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.
09 October, 2020What is NEAR?
NEAR is a model of therapy that combines the practice of cognitive skills with real-world implementation and discussion. NEAR can be provided by licensed clinicians who work with different clinical populations. While typically conducted in group ther
05 October, 20205 Things You Need to Provide Remote Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy
Providing remote cognitive rehabilitation therapy may seem difficult, but can be made easy with the right materials. In this blog post, we share with you 5 things that you need to help you provide cognitive rehabilitation therapy for your clients fro
30 September, 20205 Tips to Structure and Organize Your Bridging Group
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 kinds of activities out there, it is difficult to find the best ones to use with your clients. We want
28 September, 20203 Activities for Bridging
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 to
25 September, 20202 Kinds of Bridging Groups and Why You Should Provide Them
Bridging groups offer an opportunity for therapists and clients to discuss and apply practiced cognitive skills. Bridging groups may focus on metacognition or on skill-building. In this blog post, we discuss the two different types of bridging groups
21 September, 2020Bridging Groups – What Are They?
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 to
18 September, 2020What is, Why and How To Provide Bridging Group Therapy
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
31 August, 2020[Video] Group Therapy Sessions with Kyra Minichan
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 explains how she uses group therapy within her practice. We hope you can see how other therapists conduct sess
28 August, 2020What is Group Therapy?
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
24 August, 2020How To Prepare for Your First Telehealth Session with HappyNeuron Pro
With a variety of tools, video conferencing has been simplified. However, many organizations require that all telehealth platforms be HIPAA compliant. There are many HIPAA compliant video conferencing tools, such as Zoom, VSee, GoToMeeting, we explai
31 July, 20205 Video Conferencing Softwares that are HIPAA Compliant
New to telehealth? Here are 5 HIPAA compliant video conferencing platforms that you can use to provide telehealth services for your patients. Each platform has its own strengths and weaknesses. It is important that you make sure that you investigate
27 July, 2020What Do I Do About My Client’s Attitude Towards Problem Solving?
Problem-solving is a goal that many clients have, not just patients with brain injury. While learning problem-solving strategies is important, clinicians and clients should not overlook the influence of attitude on problem-solving. Here are 4 attitud
20 July, 2020[Video] Do You like Digital Tools or Workbooks?
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 C
29 June, 20204 Things to Know to Create a Successful Speech Therapy Telepractice
Building a successful speech therapy telepractice sounds tough. In Grillo’s 2018 guide Building a Successful Voice Telepractice Program, we found 4 key factors to consider that relate to setting up a speech telepractice that we elaborate upon that ca
22 June, 2020[Video] Digital Tools with Kyra
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! K
19 June, 2020Why You Should Replace Worksheets with Mice
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
17 June, 2020TBI and Smartphones
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 feat
15 June, 2020Can Telepractice help a Child with a Brain Injury
If you search on the internet, you can find a wealth of information regarding the use and effectiveness of telepractice for a variety of medical conditions. Telepractice is of particular interest for people living with brain injury. A large number o
12 June, 2020What is an eHelper?
An eHelper is a person who serves as a facilitator for telepractice delivered therapy. The eHelper serves to eliminate the barriers that inhibit a student from receiving therapy by facilitating the connection between a student and a therapist. eHelp
07 May, 20205 Characteristics of Good Cognitive Worksheets
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 kinds of activities out there, it is difficult to find the best ones to use with your clients. We want
16 April, 2020[Video] How to Encourage Patients to Complete Cognitive Rehabilitation
As the program lead for research in the Department of Psychiatry at UT Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Deb has been studying psychosis for a while. In this video, she explains how she uses HNPro and what she has learned from the experience. She is
16 April, 2020How to Keep Patients Engaged
Therapists all over the world struggle to keep their patient’s engaged. Certain medical conditions such as depression, ADHD, and brain injury can cause attention and learning deficits that can interfere with how the treatment is received. However, th
09 April, 20205 Benefits of Remote Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy
Many obstacles exist for people who need cognitive rehabilitation services. Mobility issues, the need to travel long distances to see a provider, not having access to transportation and comorbid medical conditions are just a few. To overcome these ba
13 March, 2020The Teenage Brain: How Can Parents, Teachers, and Therapists Help Teens Succeed
Real Advice From a Real Therapist We spoke with Kyra Minichan, head therapist of The Cognitive Emporium on how parents, teachers, and therapists can help teenagers succeed in school and in life. Kyra is a speech-language pathologist with a mast
11 October, 2019Why Do Patients Lie to Their Therapists?
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 their thoughts and feelings, and assist the client in their emotional and cognitive remediation in a
30 August, 2019Digital Tools in Cognitive Therapy: Why You Aren’t Using Them and Why You Should
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 NE
16 August, 2019What is the Active Ingredient in Computer-Assisted Cognitive Rehabilitation? A Review of a Scientific Article
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 socializi
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