psychology

March 1, 2016 | Carey Heller, Psy.D.

Setting Up the Optimal Homework Completion Environment

As an adult, you probably have your office, whether it be a home office or one at your job, setup in a manner conducive to how you work best. Thus, you might have your computer in the middle of the desk, a docking station with extra screen, ample room to lay out papers on the […]

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November 13, 2015 | Carey Heller, Psy.D.

Focus on the Process Not Just Specific Time Management Skills (PHOTO)

When people try to help themselves or their children/teens improve their attention/executive functioning abilities, all too often, people become so focused on the simple practical tools (i.e., checklist, specific app), that they don’t look at the bigger picture or the process involved. By process, I am referring to the mental conceptualization of processing information/events as […]

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October 28, 2014 | Carey Heller, Psy.D.

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Minimizing Computer Distractions

Many children, adolescents, and adults get distracted easily when using a computer for homework or work related tasks. For some, it’s very tempting to open a webpage and check sports scores, news, or play computer games. For others, checking email or other tasks distract them. Thus, here are a few practical strategies to improve productivity […]

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