Mountain Vista Psychology Blog
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…
Read MoreSummer 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…
Read MoreSummer 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…
Read MoreAntidepressant Effects of Exercise: Step 3 to Living Depression Free
The powerful antidepressant effects of exercise are well documented in the research. Stephen Ilardi, Ph.D. includes exercise as part of the Therapeutic Lifestyle Change in his book The Depression Cure: The 6-Step Program to Beat Depression Without Drugs. Although we…
Read MoreChild & Teen Counseling: 3 Ways Counseling Can Help
If you are a parent you know how tricky raising kids can be! They definitely do not come with a manual describing the best way to parent them. Inevitably our kids go through difficult times. Sometimes they snap right out…
Read MoreHelp For Depression: The Role of Omega-3
Depression is debilitating for many people. There are times you have to fight to get out of bed in the morning or get through the day. Depression takes the joy out of the activities you used to love. For those of…
Read MoreThe Miracle Question: Get Clarity on Your Goals
Most of us have something we would like to improve in our life. When people come to counseling, creating change is usually their goal. When you want change in your life it is important to get a really clear picture…
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