Epilepsy and Neurofeedback
What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder that affects the central nervous system. Epilepsy is characterized by the occurrence of unpredictable seizures. When the brain encounters abnormal electrical discharge from cortical neurons, a seizure is likely to occur. According to the Center for Disease Control, in 2015, 1.5% of the […]
Navigating Halloween During a Pandemic
COVID-19 has created many challenges for us here in the US and we are dealing with all the ambiguous loss that still feels so heavy. It has put a damper on many plans. Going on month seven, we had no idea that the impact of coronavirus would still be affecting our day-to-day life. Halloween marks […]
Sleep Disorders and Neurofeedback
In order for our bodies to perform at optimal levels, we need to maintain a healthy sleep schedule. Although millions of people suffered from sleep disorders before the pandemic, COVID-19 has introduced new stressors causing negative effects on sleep schedules. Good sleep helps regulate our immune system and rests our bodies from the chaos of […]
7 Activities for Strengthening Brain Health
The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic recession has truly thrown us for a loop and as a result, we have dramatically decreased emotional safety, financial insecurity, and a HUGE loss of a sense of well-being. The stressors that the pandemic created have sparked brain conditions in people across the globe, and have posed extra […]
Grief and Loss
As a Psychologist, the biggest theme in our offices this week is the grief that people are feeling over the loss of a cultural icon, Justice Ruth Bader-Ginsburg. Her unexpected, sudden death is re-triggering the loss of loved ones for many of us. There are a number of changes we are not ready for […]
Suicide Versus Suicidal
When someone commits suicide, the world pauses in its tracks and comes to aid the victim’s family and friends. However, the stigmatization surrounding suicidal thoughts and behaviors is ever-growing and causes psychological and emotional scars for those who experience these suicidal thoughts and feelings. Stereotyping and stigmatization of brain health conditions are rooted in fear […]
Suicide Prevention and Awareness
This pandemic of COVID-19 has brought stress to us in innumerable ways: loss of income, loss of health, loss of physical safety, and immense loss of community and social support. All these factors lead to enhancing already existing risk factors that can tend to be present for a feeling of hopelessness and suicide. The KEY […]
Climate of Care for Our Kids As They Go Back To School
Summer of COVID-19 is coming to a close. All of us have such ambivalent feelings about these last six months. Ranges of feelings have been experienced by all of us collectively around the globe. Hence, now is a great time to convene with the family and talk about some of the following emotionally resonant topics. […]
Sustaining Normalcy in Our New World
Many of us will remember the shock and trauma we felt on March 13 (yes it was a Friday the 13th) when it seemed like we turned off our headlights – the car was purring along, hearing a few little kinks in the road and we had no idea that we were going to get […]
Anxiety Disorders and Neurofeedback
Our bodies have a natural response to stress that alerts us of danger ahead. Stress is a normal thing that we experience, and many may be surprised to find that it can be healthy to feel a small amount of stress. However, if it lasts for a longer period of time or greatly affects your […]