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What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation?

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What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation? Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), is a non-invasive method for studying and treating brain conditions using electromagnetic pulses through the head. Originally invented in 1985 as a way to assess the effect of electric stimulation on cortex functioning, TMS has evolved through massive innovation to become an effective therapy for a variety of conditions. Neuropsychologists, like ours at Absolute Bliss , provide a service called Repetitive TMS (rTMS for short). Through rTMS, a patient will receive multiple sessions of electromagnetic stimulation, focused on different parts of the brain cortex. By altering some different parameters—like stimulation placement and intensity—the patient can received localized treatment in the cortex where needed. The entire process is completely painless and safe , and has been praised by the medical community for it’s effectiveness. HOW DOES TMS WORK, EXACTLY? In ‘science talk’ TM...

How to Manage Burnout and Stress

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How to Manage Burnout and Stress In today’s always-on society, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. The fast-paced business world demands we work harder and longer than ever before. With smartphones, we’re always connected to our jobs and life, which makes it nearly impossible to escape the chaos of the everyday (unless you book a one way ticket to Bali, but that might seem a bit radical). This constant pressure to perform can create a great deal of stress in our lives. Unfortunately, when that stress builds for too long, it can cause a symptom called burnout.   WHAT IS BURNOUT? If you’ve had burnout before, you know what it feels like: total exhaustion across the board, including your mental, physical or emotional state. Your energy feels depleted, and there doesn’t seem to be a way to overcome all the mounting stress. You lose motivation. You lose ambition. You become a shell of yourself, and that directly impacts other aspects of your life, like your jo...

10 Best Foods for your Brain

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10Best Foods for your Brain FATTY FISH Fatty fishes—like salmon, trout or sardines—are rich with omega-3 fatty acids. Two of these acids, EPA and DHA, are extremely beneficial for different brain processes. They can improve cerebral blood flow, balance neurotransmitters, and even help produce new neurons. According to some studies , higher levels of Omega-3 in the blood can be directly linked to improved brain functioning. Also, increased consumption of omega-3 has been shown to increase gray matter in the brain , which contains all those nerve cells that control decision making, memory and emotion. So if you’re hunting a healthier brain, maybe it’s time you start “fishing” for it as well. BROCCOLI Trees are fundamental for human survival, so it makes sense that these tree-shaped vegetables are conducive to better brain health. Kidding aside, broccoli is jam-packed with vitamin k , which helps regulate calcium in the brain and promotes production of brain sulfati...

Dia Mundial da Consciencialização do Autismo

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O passado dia 2 de abril assinalou o Dia Mundial da Consciencialização do Autismo, com o objetivo de consciencializar e informar a sociedade, ajudando a derrubar preconceitos.  O Autismo é uma perturbação do neurodesenvolvimento que se deve a uma combinação de fatores genéticos e ambientais, caraterizada por dificuldades ao nível da comunicação e interação social, assim como comportamental, interesses ou atividades fora do comum.   Estes indivíduos veem, ouvem e sentem o mundo de uma forma diferente, o que leva a que sejam incompreendidos - por medo ou por desconhecimento da realidade que eles estão a viver - o que muitas vezes lhes pode causar ansiedade. O diagnóstico é geralmente feito por uma equipa multidisciplinar, incluindo um Psicólogo e/ou Psiquiatra, Pediatra e Terapeuta da Fala, sendo que quanto mais precocemente uma criança for diagnosticada mais rapidamente se poderão iniciar as terapias.  ________________________________ ...

Terapia de Casal

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A atração e o sentimento de paixão ocorrem com maior ou menor frequência no decorrer das nossas vidas, porém, para amarmos verdadeiramente o outro, sermos amados e permanecermos nessa afetividade que pressupõe uma continuidade, muitas vezes desafiante, precisamos de conseguir comunicar emocionalmente e de modo eficaz com o nosso parceiro. Quando o desentendimento e o conflito se instalam sem uma resolução, arrastando os restantes membros da família, a terapia conjuga l revela-se um instrumento essencial.   Vai permitir perceber de forma consciente os sentimentos envolvidos, as interpretações que fazemos daquilo que sentimos e também o  que poderemos fazer para melhorar, conseguindo assim  alterar a dinâmica disfuncional da relação.   Todos nós apresentamos um grande número de padrões de comportamentos, alguns deles disfuncionais, assim como dificuldades de empatia que não nos permitem, sozinhos, encontrar o caminho mais adequado para a (des)codifica...