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A diagnosis or condition does not dictate your child’s future…unless you let that happen.
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Dopamine, Control, and Satisfaction:  Part 2

Dopamine, Control, and Satisfaction: Part 2

Dopamine is the source of drive, motivation, desire, and wanting. When dopamine is compromised, we lose our drive and motivation. Yes, if hungry, we will still eat. We just won’t put much effort into eating well. Open the bag of chips, order a pizza, and we are still sitting on the sofa.

Neurofeedback and ADD/ADHD

Neurofeedback and ADD/ADHD

As a psychologist now focused primarily on changing brains in measurable ways using Neurofeedback, I get calls weekly from parents or adults asking about the impact of Neurofeedback on distractibility, attentional problems, focusing issues, and over-activity.

Wimpy and Whiney.   It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way.

Wimpy and Whiney. It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way.

Life is often challenging. Few argue with that conclusion. And what is needed in those challenging moments is not a wimpy attitude and more whining. Despite this, many of us are raising our children to be wimps. They tend to lean away from challenges, from struggles, and effort. This rarely works out well.

The Tantrum Fixer Approach to End Tantrums/Meltdowns

The Tantrum Fixer Approach to End Tantrums/Meltdowns

Temper tantrums are a topic of perennial relevance, except more now than ever.  Why?  Because Covid has pushed the limits of many homes, with children and teens learning to ‘rule the roost’ through demand and tantrums.  

What’s Your Excuse?

What’s Your Excuse?

As a psychologist working with individuals and organizations, I am frequently offered numerous...