Mountain Vista Psychology Blog
Shame & Healing
Shame…such a hard place to be, yet so many of us live in a constant state of feeling shame. I see people who are dealing with this emotion all the time in my office. Shame fosters anxiety, depression, and it keeps…
Read MoreQEEG: 3 Ways a Brain Map Can Help
What is a QEEG (Brain Map) and why get one???? First, I will describe what a QEEG is. Most simply it is a way to measure the electrical activity in your brain. It is a tool used to guide neurofeedback training. …
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Signs of Childhood Depression
Most people associate depression with adulthood. It is generally assumed that children have easy and carefree lives, isolated from the worries that plague adults. As long as a child is growing in a home with supportive parents, you do not…
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Increasing Awareness About Traumatic Brain Injuries
In recent years a wealth of information has come out about the dangers of incurring a traumatic brain injury. As a society, we wear helmets while bike riding, skateboarding, and skiing. We all know about Mohammad Ali and the impact…
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7 Strategies to Improve Homework Time
With school getting underway, I thought it would be a perfect time to write a blog about homework. Each school year we hear about the hardship of homework completion. There are many kids who fight doing homework. For those with…
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The Extroverted Parent with An Introverted Child
Last week I wrote a blog about parenting when you are an introvert and you have a child who is an extrovert. For those of you who missed that post, let’s redefine introversion/extroversion. Introverts recharge and gain energy through spending…
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Extrovert or Introvert: What Is The Impact on Your Family?
Have you ever thought about the impact of either being an introvert or an extrovert on your family relationships? Introverts recharge and gain energy through spending time alone. Extroverts recharge and gain energy when in the company of others. When…
Read MoreThe Magic of “I Statements”
Have you heard of “I Statements”? If not, you need to read this post! I first learned about “I statements” during my formal education. At that time I was being taught the best ways to communicate for parents and children,…
Read MoreHave You Thought About Your Habits Lately?
Have you thought about your habits lately? You know, those things we do without really thinking about it? We can often get into habits that negatively impact our lives without really thinking about it. Maybe we have an unfortunate series…
Read MoreManaging 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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