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Debra N Brosius, Psy.D., LLC Blog View all posts

Unique Needs of Gifted and Talented Kids
Gifted children are often confused as children with Autism due to heightened sensitivities. However, careful diagnostic consideration must be given to rule out other co-morbid diagnosis.
Sep 4th, 2024

Preventative Mental Health Care-- A Proactive Approach
Mental health is an essential component of overall well-being. While many individuals seek therapy during or after a crisis, a growing body of research emphasizes the benefits of preventative mental health care. This proactive approach, which includes
Feb 1st, 2025

Autism and Pathological Demand Avoidance
Pathological Demand Avoidance, (PDA) presents unique challenges for both individuals and caregivers. Understanding PDA's relationship with autism is crucial for effective support and intervention.
Sep 21st, 2024

Be Yourself and the Rest of the World Will Adjust
As much as I love this phrase, I am also mindful of how hard it is for children and teens to contemplate the idea of just being who they are. Heck, it is even hard for adults! Being your authentic self can feel risky in our screen-obsessed world.
Sep 18th, 2024
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Girls and ADHD
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often manifests differently in girls, which can make it challenging to identify and address. Early identification is important for preserving self-esteem and helping girls reach their potential.
Sep 14th, 2024

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Aug 16th, 2024

Moms Need Support Too
As we celebrate Mother's Day, lets lend our support to the women that provide love and support to family, friends and co-workers.
May 10th, 2024

May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month provides an opportunity to draw attention to ongoing mental health concerns and allow us better understand and address the mental health needs of people in our community. Here are some tips to prioritize mental health.
May 1st, 2024

Coping with Feelings of Abandonment
Abandonment is the state of being left helpless and without protection. When we feel abandoned, we feel undesired, unimportant, and discarded.
Apr 9th, 2024

Kindness Matters
Resilience research shows that factors such as engaging in acts of kindness, developing trusting relationships, and responding compassionately to others can help promote new neural pathways and improve quality of life.
Jul 28th, 2023

Boosting Self-Efficacy
Self-efficacy is a psychological concept that refers to your thoughts and perceptions about your ability to perform the actions needed to reach a specific goal. In simpler terms, self-efficacy is your belief that you can succeed in a particular situation.
May 13th, 2022

Learning Disabilities
Early assessment and diagnosis of learning disabilities leads to better prognosis and a reduced risk of anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.
Apr 18th, 2022

Self-Soothing Techniques
Self-soothing is defined as an individual's efforts or capacity to calm oneself while in a state of emotional distress.
Apr 1st, 2022

What is a Growth Mindset?
If we have a “growth mindset,” we enjoy challenges, despite the risk, because we value learning. Because we’re always trying new things, we often don’t know what we’re doing. Still, those of us with a growth mindset often build new skills more easily...
Sep 6th, 2021

The Power of Green: Nature and Mental Health
The benefits of nature on well-being have been well-documented in the science based literature, as well as in various cultures. As psychologists, we know that time spend in nature boosts positive emotions, connectivity, gratitude and kindness.
Apr 22nd, 2021

Spring Forward with 6 Ways to Think Positive
When you harness the power of positivity, it's amazing the impact it has on your life. It can reduce stress and make every moment worth experiencing. By thinking positive, you just can't help but be optimistic, even when everyone around you is not.
Apr 11th, 2021