Mountain Vista Psychology Blog
Parenting in RELATION to Your Child
Being a parent goes beyond all preconceived expectations. And it is far more than just “parenting”. It is a relationship. When we are able to look at this as a two sided relationship, it takes off a little pressure. The…
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How is Neurofeedback Different than Other Programs?
I haven’t written a blog post about neurofeedback in a long time, so I feel I am overdue! I have been getting a lot of questions lately from people who are wondering how neurofeedback is different than (fill in the…
Read MoreMeasuring Behavior: Intensity, Duration, Consistency
When life is hard, we want change now. However, change does not happen overnight. When moving through change, one of the most difficult aspects is how to measure progress. It is important to measure progress to help us stay motivated,…
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Understanding Your Child’s Brain
As parents, you have natural instincts. Instincts about what your child’s brain needs without even realizing it. 90% of the brain develops by the age of 4. Significant events that happen during that time can really have an impact…
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The Gift of Being Imperfect
Marilyn Monroe was once quoted saying, “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” Throughout my career, I have worked with many individuals who embrace perfectionism. In fact, they hold on to…
Read MoreThe Difference Between a 504 and IEP
When you have a child who needs extra support in school, it can feel extremely overwhelming! You need to understand your child’s needs and you also have to understand how to get them the support they require. When your child…
Read MoreLearning Together: Appropriate Responses to BIG Emotions
Understanding and identifying emotions is difficult for adults, let alone for children. Children often learn from their environments how to identify, deal with, and handle emotions. Often if children don’t know how to handle an emotion, they will react to…
Read MoreEMDR Therapy: Stages of the Process
EMDR is an amazing therapy that helps people resolve anxiety and trauma by getting at the root of the issue. Generally speaking, it works quickly and those who complete EMDR therapy reach therapeutic goals quicker than when engaged in talk therapy…
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Learn to Fight Healthily with “I Statements”
Through my formal education I was taught best ways to communicate. The most effective ways to communicate are actually pretty much the same for parents and children, married couples, and children with other children. It is kind of funny, because…
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Play Therapy: What it is and Who it helps
We often associate difficult emotions with adulthood and talk therapy. Like adults, children also struggle with difficult emotions; however, they don’t have the language we have as adults. But what happens when you don’t have the words or experiences to understand…
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