Want to improve your brain? Exercise.
Numerous studies indicate that the brain regions responsible for thinking and memory tend to be larger in individuals who engage in regular exercise compared to those who are sedentary. Exercise is also 1.5 times more effective in managing depression and anxiety than medication.
QEEG and the diagnosis of anxiety
Anxiety is the worry, irritation, restlessness and feelings of dread that put us in high alert for danger, which persists in the absence of a tangible threat. This can be accompanied by difficulties concentrating, increased fatigue, and sleep difficulties. Bur before treatment comes diagnosis.
Early Childhood Intervention: What is involved?
The goal of Early Childhood Intervention is to equip parents and key caregivers with the tools and resources needed to support young children with disabilities or developmental delays.
Where are my keys and other memory problems
If memory problems worsen over time or significantly disrupt normal functioning, it might indicate something more serious. Poor habits and genetics may play a role. Is there anything that can be done at home? Even so, when should you see a specialist?
The power of the breath
Although known for millennia, science has now begun to recognise and endorse the profound effectiveness that breathing techniques can have on altering one's physiological, and in turn psychological, state.
What is Infra-Low Frequency Neurofeedback?
Research has revealed that distinct brainwave patterns are linked to a wide range of emotional and neurological conditions. These brainwaves, however, can change. This is where understanding Neurofeedback is relevant. What is Infra Low Frequency Neurofeedback and why does it matter?
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is centred on the present moment. It is a short-term, goal-oriented modality that focuses on helping individuals recognise how their thoughts influence their emotions and behaviors, and it offers practical strategies to address and change unhelpful patterns.
Traumatic invalidation and self-esteem
When the experiences of pain and abuse are invalidated, individuals might feel discouraged from speaking out against harm from others. But, how to rebuild a sense of self-worth after traumatic invalidation?
Wellbeing: The Brain-Heart Connection
Signals from the heart significantly impact brain function, influencing emotional processing and higher cognitive abilities like attention, perception, memory, and problem-solving. In other words, the heart doesn’t just send signals to the brain; the brain is also continually responding to the heart.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) works by shifting the individual’s relationship with their thoughts and feelings, so instead of fighting against distressing emotions or trying to control them, ACT empowers individuals to act in accordance with their values, even in the face of difficulties.