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Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC   Last week we discussed Working Memory.  Now let’s talk about Sustained Attention, another Executive Function.   Sustained attention, also known as focused attention, is the ability to concentrate on a task over a prolonged period of...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC Last week we discussed Response Inhibition.  Now let’s talk about Working Memory, another Executive Function. Working memory is the retention of thoughts or information, keeping it in a place that is readily accessible so it’s available when...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC Last week we briefly discussed all the executive functions.  Now let’s break them down a bit, this week we will talk about Response Inhibition, known as Impulse Control. This is the ability to suppress actions that are inappropriate for situations...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC   It is a term that covers a variety of skills and cognitive processes that allow us to function independently.  They involve cognitive and behavioral skills that regulate us and guide us throughout our day. ADHD is a neurodevelopment disorder that...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC A healing journey typically refers to the process of recovery and personal growth that an individual undergoes when overcoming physical, emotional, psychological, or spiritual challenges. It implies a path or course of action taken to address and heal...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC   Coping refers to the thoughts, behaviors, and strategies that individuals utilize to manage and deal with stressful or challenging situations.   When coping with challenging situations, seeking professional help through counseling or therapy can be...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC   Empowerment is the process of helping yourself discover personal strengths and capacities, so that you are able to take control of your life.  In counseling, we offer guidance and support as one is figuring out their journey.   When empowered, one...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC   Some of the biggest challenges of transitioning back to school has a lot to do with executive functioning.  Children are still developing these skills, they aren’t fully developed until we are in our early to mid 20s. Stopping and considering some...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC Getting your Daily D.O.S.E (Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins) consistently and as much as possible can help keep these 4 chemicals at a stable level – Leaving you feeling motivated, good, and confident.  Since these 4 chemicals are so...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC Getting your Daily D.O.S.E (Dopamine, Oxytocin, Serotonin, and Endorphins) consistently and as much as possible can help keep these 4 chemicals at a stable level – Leaving you feeling motivated, good, and confident.  Since these 4 chemicals are so...