NeurOptimal® – The Bridge to Other Tools

As humans, our bodies are wired for negativity, in that our tendency is to focus more on negative events, feelings, emotions than on pleasant or joyful ones.  In our nervous system, our bias is toward identifying danger and being able to mount the physical resources to fight or flee from danger.  The uncertainty, lockdowns and … Read more

The Impact of Chronic Stress

Signs of Stress

We are now nearly eight months into the response to COVID-19.  Dr. Vera Etches, Medical Officer of Health, told Ottawa City Council in June that a recent EKOS Research Survey found that 38% of Ottawa residents said their mental health was fair or poor, compared to 9% reporting the same in 2017.  As we continue … Read more