For what is Clinical Psychology? It is, ultimately, helping the child/adult understand how his brain works and finding the right environment that will enable him to prosper and bloom.
I attended the 1st VasCog Philippines conference last February 25 at Seda Hotel in Quezon City. VasCog Philippines is part of the International Society of Vascular Behavioral & Cognitive Disorders and one of its aim is to better “understand the non-physical outcomes of cerebral vascular brain injury like cognitive & behavioral impairments”. Specifically, vascular dementia…
Write down your major goals: What do I want my life to be like in 3 years? Write down your subgoals: What do I need to do to get there? Write down obstacles to your goals: What will keep me from attaining my goals? How do I overcome them? Problem Solving can be accomplished through…
I attended the International Neuropsychological Society mid-year meeting in Prague, Czech Republic last July. I not only learned a lot (that will help me improve my skills in assessment), I also met nice and interesting colleagues. Attending the conference gave me a bigger view of the field of neuropsych and neuroscience and how people from…
* Being fully present in the HERE and NOW has great benefits. * Being present means fully experiencing what you are doing, thinking and feeling in the moment and not letting worry, fearful and angry thoughts distract you. * A good technique to stay in the present is to breath slowly and deeply. Inhale for…
When reprimanding, scolding your child (or giving feedback to a colleague or subordinate), it is best to remember the following: • Always focus on the behavior that is being reprimanded (or discussed in the feedback); Not on the child or adult. • Please do not make statements like “bad boy/bad girl!”, “tanga ka!”, “stupido ka!”….