By: Dr. B. November 12, 2018coremethods Individuals experiencing intellectual or developmental disabilities often behave in ways which differ from their peers. This often manifests in the areas of communication, socialization, and behavior. This may show up as anger, anxiety, or disruptive behaviors. During puberty these adolescents may display sexual behaviors. It’s important for parents and… Continue reading Appropriate Actions to End Inappropriate Touching
By: Dr. B. March 31, 2019coremethods You’ve heard the saying “You are what you eat”, right? And you probably “get it” that diet affects your physical health. But what if I told you that diet affects your mental health too? It’s true! You are always balancing your health in multiple ways, and they are all related. Foods we eat… Continue reading How Nutrition can Affect Behavior: How to Use Food to Manage Your Mood
Written by: Chelsea Cheverie In our daily life, how many of us often use the word stress to describe negative situations? How many of us also hold the belief that stress is bad for us? What would you say if I told you that this is not always true? Would you believe me if I… Continue reading What do you know about stress?
EXERCISE AND BEHAVIOR (MOVEMENT) It is well known that exercise has great benefits for our bodies, but lesser known are exercises’ mental health and behavioral benefits. Regular exercise can have a positive impact on depression, anxiety, ADHD and troublesome behaviors (Robinson, Segal & Smith, 2018). It can also help to relieve stress, improve memory, improve… Continue reading Exercise and Behavior (Movement)
