Mountain Vista Psychology Blog

ADHD, Testing & Assessment

There are many people who wonder about whether they should pursue ADHD testing and ADHD diagnosis. They wonder if there is really any utility in obtaining ADHD testing. What will they really learn from the testing process anyway? They also wonder if an ADHD diagnosis is made, will it be a “crutch”? How the process…

Is Technology Changing The Way We Need To Parent?

October 8, 2018

I’m feeling old….when I first started seeing clients I did not have a cell phone, social media didn’t exist, life was different! Over the last 15 years technology has evolved so rapidly the teens I work with are the only way I keep up. I have seen so many changes in kids, teens, and families…

How to Meditate Without Practicing Meditation

September 9, 2018

Danielle Wahl

ADHD, Adult Counseling, Anxiety

The traditional form of mediation emphasizes breathing and intentionally focusing the mind on a particular object or thought. The goal of meditation is to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. While this sounds nice, the reality of the matter is we live in a face paced world. There is not always time to…

Ands and Buts

September 7, 2018

Let me tell you a little story… Once upon a time there was a girl named Sally. Sally was small and blonde and full of spunk. And Sally loved adventures with her favorite dog Chuck. One day, the dynamic duo found an enchanted forest full of wonder. And in that forest, the trees whispered stories…

Is Exercise Really THAT Important?!?!?!

August 29, 2018

Tanja Gorenc

Depression, Teen Counseling

We’ve all heard the saying “You are only one workout away from a good mood,” so what’s the big deal anyway? Well, new research suggests that exercise can impact the brain in many more ways than just releasing the feel-good endorphins that combat depression, it has been shown to directly affect the brain. New studies…

The Golden Ratio

August 6, 2018

The Golden Ratio. And we’re not talking about peanut butter and jelly. Positive to negative interactions. Every interaction, every statement, every tone makes an enormous impact on your child. 6:1. 6 positive interactions to every 1 negative interaction. It seems like a lot. And after practice and awareness, you will be surprised how easy it…

Can Technology Use Impact Mental Health?

July 23, 2018

Child Counseling, Depression, Teen Counseling

People often ask me my opinion about how much technology children and teens should have access to, so I decided to write a post about it. According to an article I just read (see link below), the risk for an 8th grader to get depression increases by 27% with frequent use of social media. In…

The Catch to Happiness

July 9, 2018

Danielle Wahl

Adult Counseling, Anxiety, Depression

We live in a society where happiness seems to be the goal for everyone. One may occasionally think: How can I be happier? Let us start by considering what happiness means. While the details of the state most likely look different for each person, generally speaking, it entails a positive mood and a state of…

What is Behind Your Child’s Behavior Anyway?!?!

June 21, 2018

All Behavior is Communication Whether you are a parent of a younger child or teen, their behavior is communicating something to you! You see a child across the room, crossing their ankles, wiggling, and you know just by seeing how they’re acting, they have to go to the bathroom. A little one is napping on…

Parenting in RELATION to Your Child

June 11, 2018

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 term “parenting” didn’t actually come into existence until the 70’s, and we need to do…

How is Neurofeedback Different than Other Programs?

May 28, 2018

Neurofeedback

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 blank). So, I thought I would try to tackle this question! Neurofeedback has over 35…

Measuring Behavior: Intensity, Duration, Consistency

May 14, 2018