I love mindfulness because it’s a good brain health practice for everyone, but can be particularly helpful for people dealing with post concussion symptoms. It is one of my very favorite strategies to help clients suffering with emotional dysregulation or nervous system overstimulation or focus/attention… Read More »Mindfulness
Hi Friends! As we’re finishing up our first week of 2024, I just wanted to pop in and remind us all of the power of our thoughts as we face a new year. How are you thinking about this upcoming year? Are you looking forward… Read More »Welcome, 2024!
The holidays are upon us – a time for joy, family, and festivities. But for those recovering from a concussion, it can also be a season of stress and potential setbacks. Navigating social gatherings, travel, and altered routines can be daunting when managing post-concussion symptoms.… Read More »Managing the Holidays with a Concussion
A number of years ago, we were renting a home and the owner sent over someone to fix the blinds for us. This handyman kept sighing really loudly, and my then-4-year-old daughter said to me, “Mom! He’s breathing like Daddy!” This made me laugh quite… Read More »The Physiological Sigh
Noise sensitivity is one of the most common concerns of people suffering from post concussion syndrome. Sounds can feel overwhelming and prevent people from participating in activities they love, such as sporting events, concerts, youth camps, family gatherings, etc. Noise sensitivity can be devastating and… Read More »How to Reduce Noise Sensitivity
I was listening to a podcast yesterday and the guest, Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, told a story about how her daughter was getting ready for a competition in karate and her sensei, rather than telling her to not be afraid, told her to get her… Read More »Get Your Butterflies Flying In Formation
My guest on The Concussion Coach Podcast this week shared this thought, and it’s an idea that I’ve come to believe and appreciate over the past few years. I don’t think that believing this thought in a moment when you don’t feel ok means that… Read More »It’s OK To Not Be OK
Do you ever feel like you’re being pulled in too many directions at once? …Or like you want to do all the things but don’t have time to do any of them? …Or that you have so many balls in the air you’re afraid you… Read More »What Are Your Top 5 Priorities?
The other day my son wanted to do something, and I asked him if he’d gotten his chores and homework done yet. He started complaining that we have the rule in our house that chores and homework have to be done before other things, and… Read More »You Don’t Have To Like It… But It’s A Lot More Fun If You Do…
So many people ask to know what they can do to get better from a concussion. This is a good question, and there are in fact many, many things that can be done to improve symptoms and heal the brain. However, one key element that… Read More »When “Not Doing” Is More Important Than Doing