Your brain has 5 main types of brain waves: delta (the slowest frequency), theta, alpha, beta and gamma (the fastest frequency). The slower brainwaves are associated with sleep and feeling tired, ...read more
Supporting a Loved One Suffering from Depression
Watching a loved one suffer from depression is incredibly difficult. All you want to do is help them feel better. But when it becomes obvious you can’t take their pain away, you can become ...read more
National Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. It is an opportunity for us to spread awareness to individuals who do not understand mental health issues such as depression and anxiety and the impact ...read more
Why Some People Misunderstand Anxiety
Did you ever play the game called “telephone” growing up? One kid whispered a secret message into the ear of the kid next to him. That kid then whispered the “same” message into the ear of the kid ...read more
How Does Hydration Affect Your Brain?
What’s a quick way to improve your focus? If you haven’t been drinking enough water, a glass of water could be what you need to enhance your concentration. A 2012 study in The Journal of Nutrition ...read more
What Is Trauma? What Are the Symptoms of Trauma?
Meet Jill: She looks, talks, and acts “normal” Jill is a 12-year-old girl who attends 7th grade at a junior high school. She has a few friends at school and attends her church services regularly. Her ...read more
All About Me: Casherie Bright
Hi! I'm Casherie Bright and I am one of the therapists at the NeuroTherapy and Trauma Center of Utah. A self-disclosure, I am also a part owner in the company and am married to the other owner (Jeff). ...read more
8 Harmful Lies You Tell Yourself
Lying to others is bad enough. Lying to yourself is the worst of all lies. The lies you tell yourself have an insidious purpose. You’re either trying to absolve yourself of responsibility or ...read more