Want to study less? Well then sleep more...

Emerging research discovers that while infants sleep they are reprocessing what they have learned. German researchers found that babies of the age from nine to 16 months remember the names of objects better if they had a short nap. And only after sleeping can they transfer learned names to similar new objects. The infant brain thus forms general categories during sleep, converting experience into knowledge.
Source: Max Planck Institute/EuerkAlert

This process is similar to what we see in adults and adolescents. For exactly this reason it is critical that students sleep well and ideally, have a regular sleep time when studying. It can also be beneficial to sleep or take a nap following studying new material. It is important to keep in mind that you do not want to be to fatigue when studying or it can interfere with information retention.

Dr. Davenport works at Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D. , LLC. and has particular interest working with gifted and or learning disabled students of all ages. Have questions about studying more efficiently  for your mind? Call Dr. Davenport's office in Sarasota, Venice  or check back here for more information.

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Dr. Charles R. Davenport
Licensed Psychologist
Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D. LLC.

Venice Office
1525 Tamiami Trail S.
Ste. 603 A
Venice, FL 34285

Sarasota Office
950 South Tamiami Trail
Ste 202
Sarasota, FL 34236

Phone: 941-321-1971
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Talk therapy may reduce suicide risk after attempt

Therapy can be very helpful when things feel helpless. Here is some supporting research...

http://www.universityherald.com/articles/13224/20141123/talk-therapy-may-substantially-reduce-suicide-risk.htm

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Dr. Charles R. Davenport
Licensed Psychologist
Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D. LLC.
Phone: 941-321-1971
www.drcharlesdavenport.com

Venice Office
1525 Tamiami Trail S.
Ste. 603 A
Venice, FL 34285

Sarasota Office
950 South Tamiami Trail
Ste 202
Sarasota, FL 34236

Do you feel like you are under more stress than is healthy?

According to a large survey by the American Psychological Association (APA) last year, most American adults live with more stress than they think is healthy – a 5.1 on a scale of one to 10, when they consider a 3.6 healthy. 

How can we find the balance in life between fulfilling work, meaningful relationships, and other pleasures? Here is an interesting article in News & World Report. Dr. Davenport at Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D., LLC. works to help you find ways to feel less stressed. Counseling and therapy services are offered to couples and individuals in Venice and Sarasota, FL.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/the-health-benefits-of-simple-living/ar-BBd8TL3

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Dr. Charles R. Davenport
Licensed Psychologist
Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D. LLC.
Phone: 941-321-1971
www.drcharlesdavenport.com

Venice Office
1525 Tamiami Trail S.
Ste. 603 A
Venice, FL 34285

Sarasota Office
950 South Tamiami Trail
Ste 202
Sarasota, FL 34236

New Website of Resources for Parents of Kids w/ Learning & Attention Issues

A new web site of resources--"Understood: For Learning & Attention 
Issues"--is available on the web.

Here is an excerpt from their statement under "About Understood":

For the first time ever, 15 nonprofit organizations have joined forces to 
support parents of the one in five children with learning and attention 
issues throughout their journey.

With the right support, parents can help children unlock their strengths and 
reach their full potential.

With state-of-the-art technology, personalized resources, free daily access 
to experts, a secure online community, practical tips and more, Understood 
aims to be that support.

Reposted By:
Dr. Charles R. Davenport
Licensed Psychologist
Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D. LLC.
Phone: 941-321-1971
www.drcharlesdavenport.com

Venice Office
1525 Tamiami Trail S.
Ste. 603 A
Venice, FL 34285

Sarasota Office
950 South Tamiami Trail
Ste 202
Sarasota, FL 34236

Childhood Psychological Abuse as Harmful as Sexual or Physical Abuse

This new study speaks to the severe impact of psychological abuse on children. This study finds that psychological abuse could have more severe  impact on children that sexual or physical abuse alone.

I have seen many  examples of external ailments being seen as more "valid" by popular culture than things that cannot be directly seen on the outside. For example, if a student was struggling with depression and as a result had low energy levels, seemed to not care about things as much as they used to, and had a hard time with sustained concentration and attention they may be judged by teachers or parents as not applying themselves or being lazy. However, if the same student had a broken arm and couldn't write or engage in activities as they once did it would be more acceptable allowing time for them to heal. f we allow ourselves to take into account what happens inside we can create space for healing so it will change. If we criticize as in the case of the depressed student it is likely to leave the person feeling more intense feelings.

As related to this study, typically, sexual or physical abuse are seen, in popular culture, as likely to have more of an impact on children's functioning than psychological abuse however this does not seem to be the case.

http://apa.org/news/press/releases/2014/10/psychological-abuse.aspx

Reposted By:
Dr. Charles R. Davenport
Licensed Psychologist
Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D. LLC.
Phone: 941-321-1971
www.drcharlesdavenport.com

Venice Office
1525 Tamiami Trail S.
Ste. 603 A
Venice, FL 34285

Sarasota Office
950 South Tamiami Trail
Ste 202
Sarasota, FL 34236