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Written by Amanda Martinez MSW, CRMT Reiki was something I was instantly drawn towards. I didn’t really understand what it was even after watching videos, I just knew it was for me.  A friend of mine told me about a practitioner in my town and I made an appointment. I did not...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC For most parents, discipline comes naturally, so you might spend a lot of time focusing on areas of weakness.  At times, it is easier to focus on the bad behavior than the good.  In fact, it’s important to do so, since it is one way we learn.  But,...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC   So what is Body Doubling? Last week’s blog was about fidgets – This week I want to share another tool that works for many with ADHD. Have you ever noticed while others are around you – You are more focused, more motivated, and...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC   Fidgeting is a sign that a person with ADHD doesn’t have enough stimulation and they are trying to stay focused.  Multiple studies have found that people with ADHD are more likely to fidget or seek out other forms of stimulation in environments...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC   The 3 Rs that could help one manage their anxiety are actionable skills and strategies:   -Recognize: Identify when feeling anxious and observe any physical signs or behaviors that may be present.  Recognize it is a chemical reaction. -Relax:...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC   Sustained Attention – That’s the period of time for which someone can maintain focus on a given task.  It is a relevant aspect of cognitive and behavioral self-regulation.  It stems from the executive function processes of attentional...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC   The last couple blogs have discussed concepts and benefits of mindfulness, but how to practice daily?  Here are 4 groups of mindful practice with examples of each: Attention to the present moment somatic and sensory experience Non-reactive and a...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC   Mindfulness allows one to focus on the moment which in the end has the following benefits (along with many others):    *Reduces stress – Research has shown that mindfulness reduces activity in the amygdala, the brain’s region that...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC How to be more mindful … Start by approaching your mind and body with curiosity rather than with fear, start working on shifting the thought process by:   *Mindful breathing – Focusing your thoughts on the breath coming in and leaving...

Written by Jennifer Cox LCPC First of all – You are not lazy! Laziness implies that you don’t want to do something because you don’t care, which is different from caring about something, but being unable to do it. Avoidance Procrastination is a vicious cycle where you convince...