Stuck in Trauma 

Have you or someone you know experienced a trauma and feel emotionally or energetically stuck in life as a result? Survivors of traumatic experiences often have resiliency and coping strategies to manage such adverse events, and the presence of more positive experiences in their lives can counterbalance

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Multitasking, Friend or Foe? 

Multitasking is the process of moving quickly between different tasks without losing focus. In our culture, it is often deemed as a desirable quality because it can lead to productivity and achievement-based goals. Business leaders, restaurant workers, and parents alike pride themselves in being able to multitask,

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Neurodiversity: What Is It?

There are many neurological differences in brain functioning that have traditionally been identified or labeled as disabilities or disorders. For instance, ADHD, anxiety disorders, Autism Spectrum, Bipolar Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, concussions, Depression, Down Syndrome, dyslexia, epilepsy, OCD, PTSD, schizophrenia, stroke, and Tourette’s syndrome all represent differences in

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Evaluating Children in an Academic Setting 

Within the field of psychology, is neuropsychology, which studies the relationship between brain function, and the interplay of behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. Neuropsychological assessment is often useful in evaluating children in academic settings by gathering and analyzing academic and neurocognitive functioning in order to better understand their

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Holiday Rest, Not Stress 

The holiday season is upon us which brings busier schedules, more traffic, holiday preparations, and subsequently, the need for more self-care habits. According to a recent poll by the American Psychiatric Association, almost 1 in 3 Americans expects to be more stressed this holiday season when compared

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Women, Bias, and Double Standards 

Women have endured obstacles that are unique to and inherent with being female. Over decades of social change, women have gained access to many rights, roles, and opportunities that traditionally used to be reserved for their male counterparts. For instance, women have been granted more equal opportunities

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Overstimulation

In our current society, we are exposed to so many forms of external, environmental stimuli in our world. There are constant sources of stimuli from our devices, technology, advertising, modes of transportation, and entertainment, all of which are part of our daily lives that we have likely

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Different Types of Rest

Humans are told to get enough sleep because it is a foundational part of our overall functioning and well-being. Sleep allows us to take a break, reset, rebuild, consolidate memories, and rid the body of toxins. The chronic absence of sleep can result in physical ailments and

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