sensory awareness Archives - Dr. Reggie Melrose

There’s Nothing Wrong With You

by Dr. Reggie | Sep 25, 2018 | news and events

BEST title of an article I have seen in ages: “You Don’t have a Disorder…. You have Feelings!” Isn’t it true that we have become a generation that believes we are supposed to feel good (or be happy) all of the time, and if we don’t,...

Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why

by Dr. Reggie | Aug 29, 2016 | news and events, Parents

Drawing from important current educational research, Paul Tough’s new book, Helping Children Succeed: What Works and Why, highlights the essentials for effective teaching today. With a growing number of students coming to school having experienced various levels of...

The Easiest Way I Know How to Get Better Sleep

by Dr. Reggie | Jul 19, 2016 | news and events

I was an insomniac for decades. I’d listen to others getting sleep in nearby rooms as I lay staring at the dark ceiling, talking and singing to myself, tossing and turning. I generally felt discomfort in my skin as I lay there growing more concerned that there...

Bad Moods are Adaptive: Here are 5 Reasons to Embrace Them

by Dr. Reggie | May 24, 2016 | news and events, Parents

According to recent articles published in such reputable journals as Psychology & Health, Trends in Cognitive Sciences, and Emotion: Feeling down makes us more likely to choose the safe bet. Low moods tip us toward thinking more analytically. Negative emotion...

Be Cynical Sometimes! It’s Okay…Here’s Why

by Dr. Reggie | May 9, 2016 | news and events

Scientific research validates yet another of my tendencies: I like to protect myself by preparing for the worst-case scenario. Unlike idealists, I imagine, I tend to expect that what can go wrong, will. I travel frequently, for example, and between the cab rides, the...