Neuroscience for Kids (and Adults)! The Stroop Effect
The famous "Stroop Effect" is named after J. Ridley Stroop who discovered this strange phenomenon in the 1930s. Here is your job: name...
The Mind Behind the Bully: The Psychology of Bullying
There’s a lot of information out there dedicated to protecting our kids from bullying and enforcing policies to ensure it doesn’t happen,...
A Special Message for Young Girls
Jennifer Aniston spoke at Variety's Power of Women luncheon on Friday, talking about the true meaning of "Power" and how it's critical...
Play Therapy Makes a Different
This information addresses the most frequently asked questions about play therapy, a mental health modality practiced by thousands of...
The Healing Power of Dogs
One boy confided in the gentle-faced golden retriever about exactly what happened in his classroom at Sandy Hook Elementary School that...
Supporting a Friend or Family Member with a Mental Illness
It can be scary when someone you love is sick. It can be especially scary if they’re diagnosed with a mental illness. It’s hard to see...
Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated
Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated is a full length documentary that gives a personal and intimate look into Demi Lovato's life as not only...
Creativity in Bipolar Disorder: Fabulous or Fatal?
When I’m providing therapy for people with bipolar disorder, one of the greatest concerns they have is losing their creative abilities....
Looking for a Game to Help Improve Real Life Habits?
Habitica is a video game to help you improve real life habits. It “gamifies” your life by turning all your tasks (habits, dailies, and...
The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong
Everyone has the ability to build mental strength, but most people don't know how. We spend a lot of time talking about physical strength...
