It is generally considered to be true that psychologists are the best-trained, best-qualified professionals to administer, score and interpret psychological tests. At one time, in the early years of the profession, that was mostly what psychologists did, and most of the tests available today were developed by psychologists. The administration, scoring and interpretation of psychological […]
Remember when you bought that shiny new car, or that computer, or that kitchen gadget or power tool you wanted so badly? Remember how, if you had questions about how to use it, you could look in the owner’s manual for instructions, and maybe there was an 800 phone number to call if you really […]
Bedtime Chart For ________________________ Today is: Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Date: ____________ We take 15 minutes off of bedtime, each time the following behaviors occur:1) ______________________________2) ______________________________3) ______________________________ 10:00 9:45 9:30 9:15 9:00 8:45 8:30 8:15 We give 15 minutes of extra bedtime for:1) ______________________________2) ______________________________(Only one 15-minute “add” per behavior) 8:00 […]
Child abuse is most likely to occur when a parent is angry or upset. Although physical and sexual abuse of children receives the most attention, psychological abuse is much more prevalent in this country. Using screaming and yelling as a primary discipline strategy may be looked down on by many people, but few regard it […]
The most common complaints of recovering people concern their close relationships. Those who don’t have one are lonely and wish that they had someone to share their life with. Those who are in a close relationship often feel that there is something lacking in it. Hundreds of recovering people stay sober, become honest with themselves […]
Video Games For Your Brain! Neurofeedback is a technique in which we train the brain to help improve its ability to regulate some bodily functions (such as adrenaline production) and to take care of itself more effectively. When the brain is not functioning well, evidence of this often shows up in the EEG (brain waves, […]
There are several categories of treatment for reducing attention-deficit symptoms and related issues of performance and behavior. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list, but it highlights the most common approaches. Chemical Approaches: Traditionally, the stimulant medications have been used, stemming from the “Dark Ages” (1980’s and before) when ADD was still called […]
