Blog – Page 2 – Dr. Randy Cale

25 Feb

Weakness Comes From Persistently Seeking Ease

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One of the hallmarks of an anxiety-filled life is that their priority is to relieve their sense of anxiety or avoid future moments with possible anxiety. They create a life where avoiding discomfort is most important, and activities and opportunities

18 Feb

Top-Down Bottom-Up Approach to Trauma: Part 2

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In last week’s article, we discussed how traumatic moments often affect the brain/body in ways that become strongly patterned. Two critical conclusions were noted: First, the immediate response to trauma includes overwhelming fear, and how we respond is not consciously

11 Feb

Unlocking Growth: Understanding and Overcoming Trauma

Regardless of your life experiences, most of us have probably felt stuck in a rut at some point in our lives. It’s a sense of stagnation that seems impossible to break free from, no matter how hard you try. Now,

07 Jan

To Be Happier, We Must Embrace the Unfamiliar

We are creatures of familiarity. We could simply say creatures of habit. Or, more technically, we are creatures with brains that become conditioned to run the same programs repeatedly. How Thoughts Repeat Themselves Research suggests we tend to have many

31 Dec

“Do” Constantly, Then Maybe “Have” & Afterwards I Can “Be” Happy & Fulfilled in 2024?

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In All About Life, All Posts, Anxiety, Anxiety & Fear, Brain Neurofeedback, Depression, Happiness, Parent Coaching
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As the New Year is upon us, many of us reflect upon our lives, our successes, our satisfaction, where we have been and likely where we are going. If life is filled with enormous levels of satisfaction and happiness, then

17 Dec

Santa: It’s Time to Set Expectations!

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In All Posts, Family Rules & Limits Setting, Happiness, Holidays & Vacation, Parent Coaching
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Okay, let’s face it. Most children get too much stuff these days when Santa arrives. Too strong, you think? Perhaps, but we can know one thing for sure: The more stuff they get…, the less they seem to appreciate it.

10 Dec

Thriving & Enjoyment: The Role of Best Effort.

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In All Posts, Anxiety, Anxiety & Fear, Brain Neurofeedback, Confident Child, Happiness, Motivation, Parent Coaching
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We often delight in seeing an A on a test or witnessing our children or team win a game. Expressions of admiration for our children’s looks or talent are common. You have probably heard phrases like, “She’s brilliant,” or “he’s a good-looking young lad,”

03 Dec

Why Consequences Don’t Work: It’s All About Proximity.

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In All Posts, Brain Neurofeedback, Consequences, Parent Coaching
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Some prospective clients seeking Neurofeedback to improve their child’s behavior report problems with their child’s inability to regulate behavior. Parents report, ‘Consequences just don’t work for my son…something is wrong in their brain.’ At times, we find significant dysregulation in

19 Nov

Thanksgiving: The Expression of Gratitude

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Imagine my delight when reminded of the definition of ‘Thanksgiving.’ It’s more than just a holiday; it means the ‘expression of gratitude.’ Such a simple definition may seem unremarkable initially, but I invite you to dig into this with me.

12 Nov

Optimize Life by Utilizing Natural Brain Tendencies

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In recent years, research has revealed an essential tendency in our brains. Utilizing this propensity can give us more control over our lives and bring us more of what we want. The Primacy Effect Whatever captures our attention NOW takes