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4-Channel Z Score Training with BrainAvatar
Neurofeedback is an interesting field, because it is not just one technique done a standard way across all clinicians and therapists. ...
Feb 20, 20141 min read


Fighting Fair: part 2
by Brianne Lutterman, MA, NCC, LPC-Intern On the last section, I talked about venting your relationship problems with your...
May 10, 20134 min read


Fighting Fair: Venting in Relationhips
By Brianne Lutterman, MA, NCC, LPC-Intern Supervised by Dr. Allen Novian, PhD, LMFT, LPC-S Hello, My name is Brianne Lutterman, and I am...
May 8, 20133 min read


Introducing Brianner Lutterman, MA, NCC, LPC-Intern
By Dr. Allen Novian Update: We are so proud of Brianne for becoming a FULLY LICENSED LPC!!! She has moved on to other career...
May 8, 20132 min read
NIMH director talks about “Brain Disorders” instead of Mental Health Disorders
By Dr. Allen Novian In this TED Talk by Thomas Insel, the director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), he discusses the...
Apr 22, 20132 min read


The “Zone” or "Focus and Flow"
By Dr. Allen Novian Recently, I have had several clients, current and perspective, ask a lot of questions about the state of mind that...
Mar 13, 20132 min read


Families and ADD
By Dr. Allen Novian When parents bring their kids in for ADD testing, they are often surprised to find that many of the problems their...
Mar 5, 20132 min read


Zukor's Grind
By Dr. Allen Novian Zukor's Grind- a new feedback game for clinicians to use with their clients! In addition to running our clinical...
Nov 13, 20122 min read
Introducing our new Bookshelf
By Dr. Allen Novian We often end up lending out our books and resources because we believe in sharing what we know to be helpful. We...
Oct 31, 20121 min read


What's Going on Between Your Ears
By Dr. Allen Novian What if you knew what was going on behind that perfect haircut? Sometimes, it seems as if there is nothing but air,...
Oct 20, 20112 min read


Stages of Forgiveness: Stage 6
By Dr. Allen Novian Stage 6: Develop Genuine Neutrality Hopefully, in the process of forgiveness, you will come to resolve any negative...
Sep 30, 20111 min read


Stages of Forgiveness: Stage 4
By Dr. Allen Novian on September 28, 2011 Stage 4: Stop Punishing one of the common behaviors of people is to try to punish those who...
Sep 28, 20112 min read


Stages of Forgiveness: Stage 3
By Dr. Allen Novian Stage 3: Submit to a feeling of Vulnerability The next stage in forgiveness is to open yourself to change and...
Sep 15, 20112 min read


Stages of Forgiveness: Stage 2
By Dr. Allen Novian Stage 2: Acknowledge the Loss and Consequences In order to fully forgive, you need to look at the consequences of the...
Sep 6, 20111 min read


Stages of Forgiveness: Stage 1
By Dr. Allen Novian on August 23, 2011 There are 7 stages of forgiveness and they are as follows: Stage 1: Admit you are angry! Stage 2:...
Aug 23, 20112 min read
Stages of Forgiveness Part 1
Moving from Anger and Resentment to Compassion and Love Much has been written about forgiveness. Everywhere you turn people are saying...
Apr 8, 20111 min read
Happiness is a Choice
By Dr. Allen Novian Happiness is A Choice: An Inside Out Perspective While I am not a "Christian Counselor" and I work with people of all...
Apr 6, 20115 min read
Holiday Blues
By Dr. Allen Novian During the holidays, there is an expectation of connection and joy. We are supposed to get together with family,...
Dec 1, 20091 min read
Community Health Fair Presentation
Join the Laurels and the Haven for a complimentary health fair on Aging in Place. Learn from our experts on preventative medicine and...
Oct 1, 20091 min read
Symposium at Laural Ridge
By Dr. Allen Novian If you are unable to make it to my talk at Patriot Heights on September 29th, you will have another chance to hear me...
Sep 24, 20091 min read
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