How Mindfulness Helps Relieve Anxiety and Depression
The ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu said: If you are depressed, you are living in the past. If you are anxious, you are living in the future. If you are …
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Fixed Versus Growth Mindsets
The hero stories that inspire us the most are about the people who overcome challenges. The athletes who were told they would never walk, and break speed records for their …
New Year Thoughts and SMART Goals
Some statistics estimate that between 45% – 62% of Americans make New Years Resolution. And just 8% of those resolution makers report success. A new year or new beginning often …
Psychological Disorder’s Impact on Social Skills
Typically it is not a label or diagnosis that brings in an individual for therapy services, but rather it is a family member, friend, or self-identified difficulty with interactions that …
ADHD Warning Signs and Red Flags in Children and Adolescents
The following symptoms and behaviors may indicate the presence of an executive functioning disorder, such as ADHD. An evaluation by a licensed psychologist or other medical provider can help determine …
How Executive Functioning Impacts Behavior
Children with executive functioning differences, like Asperger’s, Autism Spectrum Disorder, often have behaviors that look like defiance, stubbornness, and mischief. Understanding the root of the behavior can help intervene appropriately, …
Executive Functioning in Autism and ADHD
A common diagnosis clarification requested is to determine autism spectrum disorder (ASD) / Asperger’s disorder versus attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Both disorders impact the frontal lobe, responsible for executive functioning. …
The North Texas area is growing rapidly
The North Texas area is growing rapidly, for good reason. The Plano Texas area has received numerous accolades for their family friendly environments, economic growth, and excellent schools. Allen, Mckinney, Frisco, …
What Is The Right Age To Diagnose?
I often get questions from families like “Is my child too young to be tested?” “Why should we test her now? Won’t she grow out of it?” “Is it fair …
Children and Therapy
I recently read the wonderful article on Psych Central about making the most of your child’s therapy how to make the most of therapy for your child and it led …