A concept of the brain that identifies our thinking center as the upstairs of a house & the feeling center as the downstairs.
Perceptions, Interferences, and The High Cost of Attention
It’s no surprise that our perceptions influence how we view the world. The challenge is that we are limited in what can be perceived because our brains are continually assessing, simplifying, and sorting what is relevant. Imagine trying to notice everything happening around you all at once. You are unlikely … Read More
When Counseling Takes a Village
It sometimes takes a village, even in counseling. A collaboration of professionals may be just what the client needs.
Chronic Pain & Your Brain – Rediscovering hope through writing.
When experiencing chronic pain, the reasoning parts of the brain remain offline while in survival mode and can rob individuals of their perspective.
Does time heal all wounds?
The good thing is that trauma can be healed—the remedy just isn’t time. In order to truly heal, we need to retrain the nervous system so our bodies can begin to release the stored trauma.
Do Something Hard
It turns out, doing something hard might be good for your brain. This is the time of year when people tend to try and make and keep resolutions. Are you still looking for one? Try this one out: Do something hard. A group of researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital recently … Read More
