Until the 20th century, much of the scientific community believed the idea that once fully developed, the human brain was incapable of being changed. However, as scientific methodologies evolved, new research began to indicate that the...
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Eating Disorders & Neuroplasticity Breakthroughs for Intensive Psychotherapists & Other Clinicians
Recently, Avalon Hills visited the big apple to provide a one-day workshop on the latest and greatest treatment interventions for eating disorders. This workshop was held at NYU in conjunction with faculty sponsor Dr. Steven Shelov, who...
Get Out Of Your ZOMBIE MODE & Into Your ZONE
Shay GladwinNeurofeedback Technician Have you ever been driving home from work or school, only to find yourself at your house with the question going through your head “how in the world did I get home?” or doing routine tasks such as...
Change Your Brain, Change Your Life
Jen Tolman Ph.DDirector of Specialty Services Dr. Steven Hayes, the founder of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT--a values-guided approach to thinking about oneself and how we relate to the world) suggests the reason people come to...
Neuroplasticity: the human brain is “changeable, malleable, modifiable”
Hannah SawitskyTherapist For as long as I can remember I have been fascinated by the brain and how it impacts and is impacted by human behavior. Right now, my brain is reviewing memories, making sentences out of ideas, and controlling my...
BIOFEEDBACK HIGHLIGHT: Temperature Training
By Susie WestNeurofeedback Technician One of the unique things about Avalon Hills is the integration of biofeedback and neurofeedback training into our program. Biofeedback in general, refers to taking the trainee’s biological data, such...
How Neuroscience is Changing Eating Disorder Treatment
Until the later 20th century, much of the scientific community subscribed to the idea that once fully developed, the human brain was static—fixed in its current state and incapable of being changed. However, as scientific...
Applied Neuroscience Paves the Way to Recovery
Tera Lensegrav-Benson, PhDClinical Director After being exposed to Norman Doidge’s book, The Brain that Changes Itself, the CEO (our fearless leader Dr. Benita Quakenbush) of Avalon Hills said “we have to meet this guy”....
Neuroscience: The Future of Eating Disorder Treatments
As one of the top eating-disorder treatment facilities in the country, Avalon Hills is committed to helping our clients achieve success through the use of every scientifically proven method available. This includes employing the latest...