Are You Anxious? Just Breathe!

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I love how deep breathing helps anxiety!  When I feel stressed or nervous I automatically utilize my breath to calm and ground me.  I use it when I get shots (which I HATE), I use it when I am feeling frustrate with my kids, I use it before bed to get me relaxed.  It doesn’t…

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Date Days Foster Connection with Kids and Teens

Do you want to have GREAT relationships?  I think we all do, it is a basic human need to feel connected to others.  There are many ways in which we strengthen our connections.  Communication, understanding each other’s love language, and spending quality time together all strengthen relationships. Date days (or nights) are also great way…

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3 Strategies To Help Tame Your Anger

Learning how to manage anger is often a part of therapy, even if it is not the primary reason someone comes to see a therapist at Mountain Vista Psychology.  Do you struggle with getting angrier than you would like to?  Do you say things you wish you could take back?  Does conflict spiral out of…

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Create A Good Morning

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Would you like to know how to create a good morning every day? Today I want to share with you some tips to alleviate the stress from your morning. One helpful strategy is to get everything ready the night before.  Think about what you need the next day and if you have children, think about…

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1 Easy Strategy To Creating A Great Relationship

Everyone wants to create great relationships, right? Regardless of the reason people come to MVP, relationships with people in their lives comes up.  When it comes to relationships there is one simple researched principal that is worth knowing about.  Simply put, for relationships to feel good to us, we need to have 6 positive interactions…

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Two Tips To Get A Good Night’s Sleep

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Did you get a good sleep last night? Although I usually sleep great, I didn’t sleep well at all. Of course when I woke up this morning I was grouchy and I had a difficult time focusing all day. It was a great reminder to me of the importance of a good night’s sleep. When I was…

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10 Tips for Helping Your Child Succeed in School

We all want to help our children be successful in school and there are some simple things that you can do to get things off to a good start. 1. No matter how old your child is, make the first interaction of the day a positive point of connection. This can set the tone for your interactions…

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The Truth About ADHD Diagnosis And Treatment

Denver ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment:  The Truth About ADHD If you live in the South Denver area and think you or your child may struggle with ADHD, this blog post will help you understand that you don’t have to be hyperactive to have ADHD. So, what is ADHD anyway? Through the years that I have…

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Need Help Coping With Anxiety?

At MVP we work with a lot of people who struggle with anxiety and need help coping.  People feel overwhelmed with how hard things are when it doesn’t seem like it should be that difficult.  Logically they know that what makes them anxious won’t hurt them, but can’t stop feeling anxious anyway.  It is very…

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Neurofeedback and Autism – What is Neurofeedback?

Dr. Steffanie SteckerDr. Steffanie Stecker a licensed psychologist and the owner and clinical director of Mountain Vista Psychology, PLLC. In addition, she is a board certified neurotherapist (BCN E5669) and board certified in QEEG (QEEG-D). Less than 100 people world wide are board certified in QEEG, which indicates competency in reading QEEGs and choosing neurofeedback…

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Neurofeedback for Peak Performance

Dr. Steffanie SteckerDr. Steffanie Stecker a licensed psychologist and the owner and clinical director of Mountain Vista Psychology, PLLC. In addition, she is a board certified neurotherapist (BCN E5669) and board certified in QEEG (QEEG-D). Less than 100 people world wide are board certified in QEEG, which indicates competency in reading QEEGs and choosing neurofeedback…

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Neurofeedback for ADHD

Check out this video to learn more about neurofeedback.  Call 720-583-9332 to schedule a free 30 minute phone or in person consultation to see if neurofeedback would be a good fit for you or your child.  This is a great way to learn more about neurofeedback with no obligation! This is a great video showcasing…

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