“I Am a Bad Mother…”

08/25/2019 Posted by Neurogenesis Life Wellbeing

Part 1 Last month while in Chicago for what was supposed to be a celebratory 40th Birthday party, I was shocked to hear the star of the evening, a successful real estate attorney and mother of two beautiful, healthy and happy girls confess with tears in her eyes, “I am a bad mother and a bad wife. I am okay at my job but failing in the family department.” Her confession was made to a group of female friends in their 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s who have families and some with full-time careers. Without missing a beat, all the women …

Why Your BRAIN Needs REST

Idle time, sometimes thought to invite the devil’s handiwork, is often seen as wasteful and rarely appreciated in modern society. Most “peak performers” in our society tend to report feeling guilty about “wasting time.” When asked what “wasting time” actually looks like, typical responses include watching Netflix, playing Solitaire, taking a nap, or even spending time to talking to an old friend. Many feel as though they could be doing something productive such as learning, making money, cleaning or organizing. This leads many individuals to believe they need to be “humans doing” instead of humans being; however, the research on …

IQ vs. EQ

06/13/2019 Posted by Neurogenesis Blog Life Wellbeing

Since the late 1800s, Intellectual Capacity or Intelligence Quotient (IQ) was thought to be the most significant measurement of human competence and achievement. However, in recent years, the validity and importance of Emotional Intelligence or Emotional Quotient (EQ) has gained appreciation within the scientific community and in the mainstream. A measurement of IQ is essentially a measurement of the relative intelligence of an individual. In other words, it is a comparison of an individual’s mental and cognitive performance compared to the performance of others at the same age. A standardized IQ test measures two primary components, verbal and performance. Since …

How Do We Make Good Decisions?

05/09/2019 Posted by Neurogenesis avoidance choices Cognition collaboration decision making diet food gains health instinct losses stress Life Stress Wellbeing

Do you ever wonder why you don’t wake up every morning and eat a giant piece of chocolate cake for breakfast and why it’s more difficult to put down the pint of ice cream after the sun goes down? The answer has to do with our ability to make decisions throughout the day. When examining the number of decisions we make each day, research tells us it can be as many as 35,000. In fact, Cornell University completed a study that found we make approximately 225 food-related decisions every day. As we expend so much effort and energy in making …

A Case for Group Therapy?

05/03/2019 Posted by Neurogenesis ADHD adolescents adults Anxiety Depression group group therapy healing parenting PTSD Relationships Therapy ADD Addiction ADHD Anxiety Autism Blog Chronic Pain Couples Creative Depression Kids & Teens Learning Disabilities Life OCD PTSD Resources Stress Wellbeing

Although many clients feel as though their compromised emotional states are completely unique, similarities do exist. Often, clients feel ashamed of their inner turmoil and seek out individual therapy to work on a one-on-one basis and minimize the likelihood other swill know how much they genuinely struggle. Individual therapy has significant benefits and is appropriate for almost all forms of mental health treatment, however, group therapy can offer an unmatched and unique form of healing, as individuals can understand they are truly not alone in their suffering. Group therapy utilizes the power of healing through relationships in the present moment. …

The Key to Happiness in the New Year

12/31/2018 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments family Friends happiness Joy Life Love New Year Relationships Resolutions Satisfaction Therapy Well-Being Blog Life Resources Stress Uncategorized Wellbeing

Although many of you will be making New Year’s resolutions, there really is only one thing that can truly provide happiness and well-being in the coming year. This thing can be allusive, difficult to maintain at times, stress-inducing, and require hard work, however, the more time and effort dedicated towards it, the closer you get to overall happiness and even joy. You guessed it; the key to your consistent well-being begins with relationships. The topic of adult satisfaction and development was first studied at Harvard in 1938. The longitudinal study has continued on the 19 living participants (now well into …

What Does Suffering From Social Anxiety Really Mean?

11/21/2018 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments CBT isolation neurofeedback phobia routine Social Anxiety social anxiety disorder Anxiety Blog Life Resources Stress Uncategorized Wellbeing

Approximately 15 million American adults struggle with a debilitating social anxiety disorder, yet fewer than five percent of these individuals seek treatment. Often thought of as “social phobia,” many chalk the symptoms up to being shy, introverted or socially inept, however, the intense fear and discomfort felt in a group setting goes far beyond any personality trait. The disorder can interfere with work, school, interpersonal relationships and overall well-being. Social anxiety disorder is a clinical diagnosis distinguished by crushing anxiety and extreme self-awareness of one’s own actions, demeanor or behavior in ordinary social situations. The chronic fear of being watched …

Brain Waves and Heart Rates: How Neuro and Biofeedback Can Help Children With Autism

11/13/2018 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments ANS ASD autism behavior Biofeedback brain waves EEG heart rate variability mu rhythms neurofeedback NeuroRegulation research Autism Blog Life Neurofeedback News Neurofeedback Research Uncategorized Wellbeing

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can manifest in a number of behaviors, including social impairments, difficulty regulating emotion, and behavior repetition. While the underlying cause of these behavior patterns is still up for debate, some research has indicated a particular brain wave, known as mu rhythms, may be involved. Mu rhythms get suppressed, or turned off, when we copy someone else’s behaviors. In children with Autism, however, this wave does not turn off, with one exception: watching and copying familiar people. These findings indicate that children with Autism are capable of suppressing the mu rhythm, the brain just doesn’t do it …

Meet Your New Coach and Counselor, Mr. Ed!

11/07/2018 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments Addiction ADHD Anxiety Depression Divorce EAGL EAP Horse PTSD Trauma Truth Well-Being Wellness Addiction ADHD Anxiety Blog Couples Depression Life PTSD Wellbeing

Although it is common knowledge that pets such as cats and dogs can provide support and companionship to humans and even increase physical and emotional wellbeing, a new technique is having a remarkable impact on emotional development and team building. Equine Assisted Learning and Growth (“EALG”) and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (“EAP”) are techniques that utilize horses as an important tool in the coaching and therapeutic processes. When discussing this particular methodology with patients, friends, and family, two questions inevitably arise. First, does the person ride the horse? And second, is the individual conversing with the horse? Surprisingly, there is no …

Sit Up Straight! The Effect of Posture on Math Performance

09/10/2018 Posted by Neurogenesis 0 Comments Anxiety Biofeedback Cognition Math Positive Self-Talk Posture Social Anxiety Test Performance Anxiety Life Neurofeedback Basics Neurofeedback News Neurofeedback Research Stress Wellbeing

A summary of Do Better in Math: How Your Body Posture May Change Stereotype Threat Response Every child has had “Sit up straight! Don’t slouch!” barked at them at least once. While it may come across as an arbitrary demand for attention (and was certainly met with loud sighs and eye-rolls), the request for proper posture may have practical implications, both in and out of the classroom. According to researchers from San Francisco State University and Kaohsiung Medical University, upright and correct spinal alignment can lead to improvements in physical health, positive thinking, and – you guessed it – math …