We are seeing an epidemic of sleep problems in our practice and many people are seeking to improve their sleep quality and duration without having to resort to the use of medications. I have written earlier about sleep hygiene – that is the consistent behaviors you need to engage in in order to get sufficient…
DetailsTossing and turning night after night? Don’t automatically reach for the pill bottle. New guidelines say the first choice to treat chronic insomnia should be cognitive behavioral therapy — a way to condition your body to slumber again. It takes more time and effort than popping a pill, but the American College of Physicians said…
DetailsJoey, age 9, struggled with hyperactivity, restlessness, impulse control problems, inattention, and distractibility. His pediatrician had suggested trying a couple of different medications but Joey’s mother was interested in trying alternative treatments first. She had heard about our work with neurofeedback and wanted an alternative to medication. Joey did neurofeedback twice a week and we…
DetailsPrevention is the Best Option for Brain Health To help keep your brain safe and prevent traumatic brain injuries (TBI): Wear a seat belt every time you drive or ride in a motor vehicle. Always buckle your child into a child safety seat, booster seat, or seat belt (according to the child’s height, weight, and…
DetailsAccess Counseling Group and Brain Wellness is a counseling center that is unique in its approach to serving its clients. Our focus is on preparing ourselves to sit with our clients and to view them in a holistic manner (mind, body, and spirit) instead of just through a psychopathology model (which focuses on the mind). …
DetailsDo you ever struggle with a lack of faith? Faith is not something we just have or do not have. It involves a process of ups and downs, victories and setbacks, triumphs and disappointments with every passing day. That’s because faith is an aspect of our interactive relationship with God—a product of our walk with…
DetailsReported rates of marijuana use have more than doubled in the past decade. Medical marijuana is now legal in nearly half of US states, and is increasing access to the drug for current and potential future users. Although it is often portrayed as harmless, and sometimes even therapeutic, there has not been nearly enough studies…
DetailsIf you have followed my work, then you likely know that I recommend three simple strategies to achieve optimal brain health. Develop brain envy (you have to really care about it) Engage in regular brain-healthy habits Avoid anything that hurts your brain But did you know that one of the fastest ways to hurt your…
DetailsMost of us experience hundreds of emotions throughout our day and we are mostly unaware and unconscious that those emotions are there. Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and understand emotions in yourself and in others, and the ability to use this awareness to manage behavior and relationships. Emotional Intelligence is important for success…
DetailsExperiences of a Marriage Counselor One of the biggest lessons I learned during my engagement was that I do not have to love everything my significant other loves. Although we share a love of soccer, working out, and food trucks, there are plenty of things that baffle us when it comes to how the other…
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