The Addictive Brain: Unmasking Behavioral Addiction’s Impact
In this enlightening article, we delve into the intricate world of behavioral addictions, exploring their profound effects on the brain’s neural pathways and the release of dopamine. Discover how these compulsive behaviors reshape our brain and the long-term consequences individuals may face.
Therapeutic Word of the Day: Forgiveness
It’s not for them. They don’t know nor care. it is for you to move on. Forgive yourself and others.
Therapeutic Word of the Day: Anxiety
Too little and you’re dead. Too much and you’re burned out. Achieve balance.
Therapeutic Word of the Day: Pain
A Defense Mechanism warning you of threats. Do you really want it removed? Pain has a purpose. Focus on its message.
Therapeutic Word of the Day: Happiness
Happiness is a choice, although difficult at times. What will you choose?
Treating Autism: Part 3 – Joining & Repetitive Actions
The last article in the Series Treating Autism dealt with the importance of a positive attitude, and how motivation is critical in working with your child. This week, we will discuss how to join into your child’s world, and how to manage the repetitive actions most children with autism perform.
Treating Autism: Part 2 – Attitude & Motivation
In my first article in the series Treating Autism, I discussed mindset, and how believing autism can be treated was critical. Understanding and believing autism can be treated is the beginning step. The second part of the series will discuss attitude and motivation, and how both are critical in the treatment process.
Treating Autism: Part 1 – Mindset
Autism treatments have had limited success in the past due to their limited views on autism. Autism is a changing condition brought on by genetics and environment. This article series discusses successful autism treatments parents can use to help their child. There is hope, as many have overcome the limitations of autism and are living productive happy lives.
Why Measles Vaccinations Are Important
Disneyland. It began there. Well, not really, but it is a good place to begin. What was supposed to be the “happiest place on Earth” was the breading ground for a national debate on Vaccines. This has been long coming. Anti-vaccination movements have been around for awhile, but over the past five years have grown rapidly. Social media has given the movement a voice, one they are fully able to shout across the landscape. “Vaccines cause Autism!” is their core belief. There is no debate, there is no compromise. It is truth, and to doubt it makes you a danger.
The Book That Changed How I View Autism: The Autism Revolution
Autism has long been viewed as a static condition, with little change. Scientists have thought the brain for someone with Autism has damage, and will never be able to overcome its limitations. For many years, parents were told there was little hope for a child with Autism, and view treatments existed. However, science has found little difference between an Autistic’s brain and a Neurotypical brain, suggesting physical problems may not be the cause of Autism. Doctors, therapists, and parents are now seeing radical changes in children with autism, providing hope for many. New therapies, new diets, new lifestyle changes are showing promise. Much of this information can be found in The Autism Revolution, by Martha Hurbert; a book that changed how I view autism.
The Connection Between Asperger’s & Internet Addiction
Recently I was asked if Asperger’s and Internet Addiction were correlated, and if so, what the reasons were. For me, the answer is a resounding yes, that at least half of my clients with Asperger’s also have Internet Addiction abuse, or addiction. The main question, is why?
