Being a Brain-Wise Therapist

 

 

                  consulting/supervising/training/doing therapy/parenting/living

                                                   with Interpersonal Neurobiology in mind

                                                                                                                                                               *best viewed in Firefox or Internet Explorer

Being a Brain-Wise Therapist

ph: 360.601.6859

Coots and Kids

 

 

 



 

Neuroscience has taught us that our brains continue to change throughout life, and that a lot of the best changes happen because of the nurturing and compassionate relationships we have.  At the beginning of our lives, we need warm attachments to shape our brains into patterns of security and goodness.  When we have that beginning, we are much more likely to make good relational choices throughout life.  As we age, we need to nurture others and share our accumulating wisdom.  Such continuing connections promote longevity and healthy brains, minds, and bodies. 
  • Through play therapy, we help children develop a solid foundation of warmth and security.  Whatever their struggles, play is their natural language, and when met with compassion and understanding, they find their way to healing.
  • At the other end of the spectrum, since connection and purpose are the keys to health of brain, mind, and body as we grow older, we facilitate groups for seniors to find deep, ongoing connection and explore ways to maintain purpose in the world.  These groups focus on attachment and aim at stimulating action toward a meaningful life, regardless of the challenges that age may present.
  • Sometimes there is a need for individual time to share stories and heal wounds as a prelude to moving forward into meaningful senior life, and a compassionate counselor can provide the safety and understanding to move through emotional pain.

 

 

"I believe that a core component of ongoing health and longevity lies in the power of sustained intimacy, attachment, and learning.  It is the power of being with others that builds, shapes, and sustains our brains.  The best overall environment for a healthy aging brain is one that optimizes challenge and maximizes attachments."

                        Lou Cozolino, PhD

                         The Healthy Aging Brain: Sustaining Attachment/Attaining Wisdom

 

To schedule an appointment for play therapy for your children or for group or individual time for seniors,

call Cindy at

360.391.7549

cindy@brainwisetherapist.com


Being a Brain-Wise Therapist

ph: 360.601.6859