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.
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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
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,”
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
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
In today’s digital era, teenagers are practically married to their phones. As parents look on, perhaps with a sigh of relief that their teenager is quiet and preoccupied, there is an underlying problem. Some of us have acknowledged this problem,
Most of us go through our daily lives not recognizing the power of focus. If we’re listening to the news, and something catches us, we focus on it. If we’re standing in line and there’s a grumpy patron in front
I think it’s fair to say that many of us have had experiences working with others where leadership skills were lacking. Perhaps you’ve had a manager, coach, or friend handle you like you were a ‘subject’ to be told what
If you have been reading this column for a while, you will recognize this ‘Cale Truism’ that I have addressed from many angles:
Your superpower as a parent resides in your mastery of how you use your attention. What
Common Strategies That Fail Your Family
Earlier in the week, our practice worked with a family where we conducted a brain map (QEEG) for their daughter, who is on the spectrum. During the session, Dad repeatedly offered help and guidance