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Predictors of Drinking Problems in High School Students

Biological, personality, and behavioral factors predict high school drinking. Follow the link above for the full article. (5 minute read.)

Feeling Depressed? Read and apply …

Depression is an unforgiving, uncaring, formidable beast. But it is not unconquerable. Three short bouts of aerobic exercise per week may relieve clinical depression. Follow the link above and share with someone you know who would benefit from reading this short research article.

Why Going to Couples Therapy by Yourself Can Still Help

Individual work is sometimes recommended before couples counseling begins, so that each person begins to understand their own subjective emotional feelings and reactions. Click the link above for the full article…

Mental Health & Exercise

Three or more sessions per week of aerobic exercise or resistance training, for 45 to 60 minutes per session, can help treat even chronic depression.

Accidents, injuries, losses and trauma impact your memory and performance. Here’s how …

Trauma can change patterns of procedural memory. For example, a person might tense up and unconsciously alter their posture, which can cause pain or even numbness.

Ten Reasons Middle Schoolers Don’t Need Social Media

"The use of social media greatly lessens opportunities requiring children to practice dealing face-to-face with their peers, a skill they need to master to be successful in real life."

What to Do When a Loved One Is Severely Depressed

What do you do when a friend is depressed for such a long time that you’ve started to feel that that nothing you can do will make a difference, and your empathy reserves are tapped out?

Talk Therapy, EMDR, and Brainspotting

I'm often asked what the difference is between talk therapy, EMDR, and Brainspotting Therapy. Here's an excellent answer ...

Brainspotting featured in NHTSA PSA

NHTSA PSA featuring Brainspotting for Bicycle Safety Awareness Month

Andy Lecturing at Vanderbilt April 13, 2018

Andy brings his passion for competitors into his own private practice, primarily using BSP to enhance peak performance in his clients, and help heal the impact of repetitive sports injuries.