This Fall, perhaps even more than last Fall, people are experiencing quite a bit of anxiety. Adults, teens, college students, and young children all seem to be feeling anxious. One of the things I have noticed is that while most people are going outdoors, they are not paying attention to what they are seeing and
If you suffer from stomach issues, particularly Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), a recent study showed that IBS symptoms were more “drastically improved” by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) than conventional medical treatment of medication and dietary changes. The study subjects were long term (10 to 15 year) sufferers of IBS. This is not surprising, when you
Meditation using The Muse has been shown to reduce anxiety. So I have been trying it out myself and have introduced it to patients who have expressed an interest in meditation to try in session. The demo meditation is only three minutes but even in three minutes one can calm the mind. Less time
I have started working with the neurofeedback headband called The Muse. I tried it out on my family over the Thanksgiving holiday and was very happy with its ease of use and the potential benefits from using it. The family liked it a lot. What I like about it, is that it can be used
Should your child or teenager have chores? This topic is often a source of disagreement and conflict between parents. Many parents feel that the child’s job is school. Other parents feel that kids should have chores to help out in the household. I generally recommend that all children and adolescents have some responsibility around the
I am a huge tennis fan and was interested to learn that 2018 French Open Champion Simona Halep talks with a Psychologist (often by phone she has said). You could see her mental toughness when she turned the match around and won the title. Mental toughness or what I call having an “Iron Will” can