Category Archives: Sleep

Mindfulness meditation consists of skills and methods to unplug from the busy world around you and from the busy ‘monkey brain’ so often experienced in today’s life and particularly in ADHD, anxiety and depression. According to Jon Kabat-Zinn, mindfulness meditation trains and reinforces the ability to pay attention to the present moment, on purpose which helps(read more)

If you are like many people these days you are feeling chronically overwhelmed.  And if you have ADHD you probably struggle more than most.  Feeling overwhelmed occurs when we feel we have too much to do and not enough time to do it.  We fall behind and we are constantly trying to catch up and(read more)

Let’s talk about listening. Truly listening. Not only to those around you but to your inner wisdom, your intuition, your higher power. Are you listening? I learned to listen by experience to go within and to know how to connect with and communicate with my inner being. Some say that prayer is asking for what(read more)

Most of us in New England and certainly here in Connecticut have heard of Lyme Disease.  It got its name from Lyme, CT as it was first officially identified there.  There are certain geographic regions where Lyme Disease is more abundant but according to the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), the disease is(read more)

In our society we often lead very busy and stressful lives. This can lead to a stress response not unlike being chased by a saber toothed tiger.  Our body releases stress hormones that make us fast and strong – in order to survive.  This is called the fight or flight response.  But being in a chronic(read more)

In 1999 I added Neurofeedback Training to my psychotherapy practice and have been using it ever since to help clients improve how their brain regulates itself so they feel better, think better, and perform at their peak.  I have helped my clients improve: depression, anxiety, panic attacks, sleep, ability to concentrate and sit still, grades,(read more)

Getting outside to play provides the double benefits of both exercise and being outdoors. I recently went for a 22 mile ride on a bike path in Rhode Island. There were lots of people out walking, bike riding, flying kites, playing ball, and picnicking. These people were not only having fun and improving muscles strength and(read more)