Mountain Vista Psychology Blog
Managing Pain & Difficult Emotions
As humans we experience a range of emotions including happiness, joy, contentment, anger, grief, sadness, and fear. We need all of the emotions we feel and each one serves a purpose in our lives, even the ones that don’t feel good.…
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The Word “Should” Hurts Us
“My kids should just listen when I tell them to do something.” “My friend should have called me back last night.” “I should be able to buy (fill in the blank).” We all do it! We use the word “should”…
Read MoreImprove Relationships by Truly Listening
Listening and truly understanding another person is tricky business. Sometimes it feels as though miscommunication happens more frequently than we would like. Communication breakdowns often begin with poor listening. There are several poor listening habits we all can all struggle…
Read MoreThe Power of Saying “You Can”
I found this video on YouTube (A Ted Talk of course!). I love the theme of believing in the capability of our kids regardless of any diagnosis they have. When we set limits, it is much more difficult to reach…
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Why I Don’t Believe in Laziness
Most people are surprised when I tell them I don’t believe in laziness. Honestly though, I don’t think I have ever met anyone I would describe as lazy. When people say either they or their child is lazy, there is…
Read MoreBrain Health 101
Maybe you have read some of Daniel Amen’s books or seen him on PBS. He is a psychiatrist who took a non-traditional path. Dr. Amen talks about healthy living and brain health. He discusses the impact of diet and exercise…
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Summer Fun
My kids’ last day of school before summer break is May 19th. At the beginning of summer we always create a list of all the “Summer Fun” we want to have. Regardless of whether you have kids or not, I…
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Summer Neurofeedback
If you or your child has difficulty with ADHD, anxiety, emotion regulation, or depression, neurofeedback is an effective and amazing treatment option. It is medication free and long lasting. It is wonderful to be able to live life with…
Read MoreParenting Inspiration: Check This
I found this video on YouTube and thought it was awesome, so of course I had so share it with you all! I often see the parallels between successful leadership and inspirational parenting! When I saw this video so…
Read MoreNeurofeedback Video: What It Is, How It Helps, Who It Helps
This is a video that I have shown to many clients who have come for neurofeedback. It helps clients to understand that they are not alone and their situation isn’t unique, sometimes knowing that you’re not the only person feeling…
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