My guest today is Laura Mahony, a specialist in Neurofeedback. Laura's educational background includes a Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling and is Board Certification in Neurofeedback. She has undergone extensive mentorship under esteemed figures such as Jay Gunkelman and John Demos, further enhancing her expertise. Notably, Laura's commitment extends beyond professional milestones; she has supported first responders as an intern at South Metro Fire and Rescue, showcasing her compassion and dedication to healing. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Colorado and achievement in board certification in neurofeedback (BCN), Laura continues to showcase her hunger for continued education to ensure gold standard care. Currently, Laura is pursuing her qEEG-D designation.

Neurofeedback is a modality where you can change the well worn neuropathways that holds you back, to new neuropathways that allow a mentally flexible and self-aware state. Anxiety, depression, fogginess, poor sleep, symptoms associated with PTSD, ADD and more can all block you from feeling your best and is frustrating and can feel hopeless at times.

Our brains communicate through brainwaves, which affect our perception, mood, sleep, and state of being. Brainwaves are patterns of neural activity that create thoughts, behaviors, actions, and emotions. By measuring the electrical activity in the brain, we can identify when brainwaves are too strong or weak, impacting symptoms. Neurofeedback helps the brain adjust its activity, improving brainwave power and returning to an adaptive state. This process is like updating software on a computer to ensure proper functioning. Consistent updates help the brain learn and regulate physiology, promoting overall well-being.

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My guest today is Michelle Maikoetter, Director of Special Projects at Neurosequential and Chief Program Officer at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch. For over 30 years, she has worked with youth and families in various settings including domestic violence/sexual assault, juvenile justice, after school programming, and wilderness programming.

Since 2007, Michelle has been a leader at Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch in Texas, one of the largest nonprofit residential childcare facilities in the United States. Housed in the middle of the campus is a “special purpose” school - Boys Ranch Independent School District, educating K-12 students. Currently serving as their Chief Program Officer she has led the organization’s transformation from a behavioral modification program into a healing, trauma-informed community. Working collaboratively with Boys Ranch ISD has galvanized these efforts

The Neurosequential Network develops and disseminates innovative programs and practice to improve life for children, families and communities. The Neurosequential Model is a developmentally sensitive, neurobiology-informed approach to clinical problem solving. The model, developed by Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD, is not a specific therapeutic technique or intervention. It is an approach that integrates core principles of neurodevelopment and traumatology to inform work with children, families and the communities in which they live.

Website: https://www.neurosequential.com/ourteam

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My guest today is Emily Cherkin, a former middle school English teacher and parent of two, Emily Cherkin, MEd., The Screentime Consultant, witnessed the simultaneous rise of technology use for school, and smartphone and social media use for kids. Today, Emily consults with parents, offers school presentations and professional development training, and writes about parenting and screentime to bring her tech-intentional approach to as many people as possible.

Emily’s work has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, The Today Show (twice), the BBC, Good Morning, America, and more. Chuck Norris has quoted her. Emily is also a co-founder of The Student Data Privacy Project, a group dedicated to protecting children’s data and privacy in schools. Emily's book "The Screentime Solution: A Judgment-Free Guide to Becoming a Tech-Intentional Family" is an Amazon bestseller and available everywhere books are sold.

Website: Http://www.thescreentimeconsultant.com

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