Blog At Capital District Neurofeedback

Father’s Day: A Salute to Dads Who Show Up and Step Up
Let me pause with you for a moment on this Father's Day. Not just to toss out a quick "thanks, Dad!" and get back to the cookout. But to truly honor what it means to be a father-to step into a role...

Why Counseling Often Fails for Kids—And – What To Consider that Works!
Many of the parents I coach arrive at my office frustrated and exhausted, carrying a hefty list of past efforts that "should have worked." They've invested in counseling-sometimes for years-with the...

Why Less Is More: The Parenting Paradox We Keep Missing
Parents often show up in my office mentally, emotionally, and physically tired. Not because they're doing too little, but because they’re doing too much. Too much talking, too much coaxing, too much...

How Fear Feeds on Itself and Heightens Anxiety
Anxiety rarely storms in loudly. At least not at first. It slips in quietly-disguised as overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or the urge to control every detail. It feels like we're...

Why We Humans Struggle to Do What’s Good for Us (And How to Change That)
I hear it all the time from my clients — and it usually comes with a sheepish grin. "Dr. Cale, I know I said I was going to start meditating... but then my dog looked at me funny, and somehow...