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Wordless Wednesday

10/31/2012

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Wordless Wednesday Photo by Nikki Schwartz at Spectrum Psychological Services
My favorite art project this year!
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Crafts for Fall

10/31/2012

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If you're at our office in Virginia Beach over the next few weeks, you'll see this fun fall craft project sitting by our front office window.  Crafts for fall are always on my list of things to do this time of year.

I got the idea of covering a white pumpkin in melted crayons from a tutorial at The Swell Life blog.  It's sure to be a hit at our office, one word of warning: it is a bit messy.  So be prepared if you try it out.
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Autism, Virginia Beach: What to do?

10/29/2012

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We just put up a new pinboard on Pinterest for things to do in Virginia Beach with kids on the Spectrum.  We have several locals contributing ideas for activities, resources, and anything else that would be helpful to the autism community. 

There are lots of great things to do in Virginia Beach.  We wanted to have a central location for all these ideas.  If you'd like to pin to this board, let us know in the comments.

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What is Deep State Training (or Alpha Theta Neurofeedback)?

10/22/2012

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What is Deep State Training or Alpha Theta Neurofeedback? by Nikki Schwartz at Spectrum PsychologicalPhoto Credit: Pink Sherbert Photography
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There is a lot of research that indicates meditation can be very helpful for self-regulation, calming the brain and mind, increasing the ability focus, among a myriad of other benefits.  But how many parents out there can imagine teaching a (neurotypical) child to meditate?  How about a child with ADHD, Autism, or Asperger's?
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How Can Neurofeedback Help?

10/14/2012

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How Can Neurofeedback Help? by Nikki Schwartz @ Spectrum Psychological in Virginia BeachCredit: Pink Sherbert Photography via Flickr
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Neurofeedback can be very helpful for a variety of of people.  If you get a chance, check out What is Neurofeedback? Neurofeedback or neurotherapy works by helping the client to self-regulate.  So that they are able to wake-up easier, go to sleep easier, focus better, and manage their emotional state more easily. CONTINUE READING



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    Nikki is a Licensed Professional Counselor and owner of Oaktree.  She focuses on utilizing neurofeedback in the Virginia Beach area, as well as play therapy, and other counseling techniques to help clients and families play, live, and work together.

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