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Your Stories – Jesse – HeadsUpGuys
About Jesse: I am a parent of adopted kids, a writer/artist, and a teacher. WHAT WAS THE MAJOR TURNING POINT IN YOUR RECOVERY FROM DEPRESSION? For me it was a combination of therapy, especially addressing my past that I was running from, and joining a 12 step program for codependency (recognizing how I was obsessing […]
Ask Yourself These 3 Questions to Manage the Roller Coaster of Election Anxiety
When my now-teenage children were in elementary school, we would ask them 3 questions at dinner: 1) What was the best part of your day?, 2) What was your biggest challenge?, and 3) What did you contribute? My children sometimes groaned, but the questions provided an entry for them to find language for both […]
Hidden Links: The Common Threads of Mental Health Disorders
In many illnesses, having one symptom makes you much more likely to have others. If you have a cough, you’re a lot more likely to also have a runny nose. Individuals with diabetes are more likely to also have hypertension. The same is also true for mental health disorders. Individuals with depression tend to be […]
Simple gardening projects that count as exercise for kids
Gardening is a fantastic way of merging exercise, fun and education. While you’re at it, you bend, squat, stretch and lift – movements that help build strength, flexibility and endurance. Once the greenhouse is constructed, kids can stay involved by planting seeds, watering plants and monitoring the growth inside their new creation. Introducing children to […]
CNTR has a Sizable Presence at AAST Annual Meeting – Coalition for National Trauma Research
The Coalition for National Trauma Research kept showing up during this past week’s 83rd Annual Meeting of the American College of Surgeons in Las Vegas! Aside from our usual informational booth, where we educated attendees about our study management services and new investigator resources, CNTR featured prominently in several presentations and posters. Ariel Knight, MD, […]
7 Compassionate ABA Therapy Techniques Shaping a Brighter Future for Autistic People
Image credit: Freepik In the world of therapy, there’s a growing wave of compassion and understanding reshaping how we support autistic individuals. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, traditionally focused on behavior modification, is evolving with a heartening shift towards empathy and respect. These compassionate techniques are not just changing lives—they’re transforming futures. Here’s a look […]
Adolescence and cannabis: A brain-blowing combination
It’s a minefield. I can’t even begin to wrap my head around the distractions, temptations, pressures, and dangers our youth face. Curiously, one of them often gets a pass, but maybe that’ll change once the brain-blowing news circulates. Substance use, including cannabis, may lead to loss of gray matter in areas such as the medial […]
Recognizing and Addressing Overlapping Symptoms
Is PTSD common in autism? When you think of autism and PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder), they might seem like two completely different conditions. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by challenges in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. PTSD, on the other hand, is a mental health condition triggered by traumatic experiences. […]
Back-to-School Tips for Children with Autism: Enhancing Classroom Organization with ABA
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the research based and primary treatment to remediate symptoms of autism spectrum disorder. While ABA can be used in a therapy format to teach skills and reduce barriers for those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, its key principles and protocols can be applied to a variety of settings, such as […]
Managing Mental Health and Relationships in an Election Year
As therapists, we often find ourselves guiding our patients through a whirlpool of uncertainty about their fears. We ask them to sit with the possibility that their worst fears could come true. We do this with the hope that by facing their fears, we can help them to become more comfortable with uncertainty, manage their […]