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.

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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

Report underscores link between mental health and learning on college campuses

We can easily miss or accidently overlook the impact of emotion on academic performance. Emotions are not always easy to identify on the outside they don't always have a physical presentation. This all makes it easier to overlook their presence and impact on academic performance. World class athletes hire psychologist to help them perform at their peak why not do this for our students?

Dr. Charles R. Davenport is a Licensed Psychologist who provides counseling and services in Venice,  FL and Sarasota,  FL.  He works with students who are struggling academically or emotionally or who have a learning disability and or are gifted.

Check out this article below for more information about the impact of emotion on academic performance...

Common mental health myths as well as effective models and approaches for treating college-specific issues are included as part of the primer published by APA and other educational organizations. Providing culturally competent services and outreach to specific populations is vital to helping all students seek help when needed,” the report states. “Students who participate in counseling report improvements in their satisfaction with their quality of life.” About one-third of U.S. college students report having had difficulty functioning in the last 12 months due to depression — almost half said they felt overwhelming anxiety in the prior year, according to the 2013 National College Health Assessment. Along with stress, these mental health problems can interfere with learning, limiting students’ creativity and interest in new information, the primer states...

http://www.apa.org/pubs/newsletters/access/2014/10-14/mental-health-college.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

Understanding Anxiety Disorders and Effective Treatment

If you have ever seen a Licensed Psychologist for anxiety treatment or just want to know more about what Anxiety is and how a Licensed Psychologist may be able to help keep reading.

Anxiety is a normal human reaction that can keep us safe. Anxiety can also really interfere with our happiness, sense of being calm, best performance in life. Working with a Licensed Psychologist can help you understand your anxiety and find change. 

Dr. Charles R Davenport is a Licensed Psychologist in Sarasota FL and Venice FL. He has helped many adults and children who have had bothersome nagging thoughts, test anxiety, performance anxiety, Obsessive -Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and other kinds of Anxiety. Does worry or anxiety take away from your life or happiness? Dr. Davenport may be able to help call 941-321-1971 or visit Charles R Davenport PsyD LLC  for more information. 

Dr. Davenport has a flyer about Anxiety and Anxiety Treatment available here: Get Anxiety and Anxiety Treatment Flyer.

Posted By:

Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist

Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D., LLC.

1525 Tamiami Trail S., Ste 603 A

Venice, FL 34285

Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D., LLC.

950 South Tamiami Trail, Ste 202

Sarasota, FL 34236

Phone: (941) 321-1971

Fax: (941) 866-0936

www.drcharlesdavenport.com

Can I feel less stress and stop self-defeating patterns?

Have you ever wished that you could feel less stressed, feel closer in important relationships, or stop self-defeating patterns? This kind of change is possible. Dr. Charles R Davenport provides individual therapy and couples counseling to help adults, children, and couples. Dr. Davenport is a Licensed Psychologist who counsels people through life transitions, career stress, and relationship problems.

Many times our behaviors are driven by avoidance of uncomfortable feelings or thoughts. Frequently, this kind of avoidance happens reflexively without our conscious awareness. If we were aware of all of the potentially threatening things in our environment we would be overwhelmed so, our mind streamlines information processing to keep help us and keep us safe. The part of our mind that protects us from threatening events frequently responds more in the short term and can leave us feeling stuck or not able to fully reach the life we dream of. When we do not feel in control of our own destiny we can begin to have symptoms of depression or anxiety. They can present as difficulty sleeping, change in appetite, loss of interest in things we used to like, or even ongoing worrying. Through increased awareness of our automatic processing of thoughts and feelings and having greater understanding of their impact on our actions we can find change even when things feel hopeless.

Counseling and therapy sessions are used to help understand the underlying feelings that arise and frequently drive us to avoid unpleasant situations. Beginning therapy or counseling is a commitment and it is very important to find a good match with your therapist or counselor. For a telephone consultation please call Dr. Charles R Davenport PsyD LLC at 941-321-1971. Dr. Davenport has counseling offices in Venice FL and Sarasota FL.

Posted By:

Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D.

Licensed Psychologist

Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D., LLC.

1525 Tamiami Trail S., Ste 603 A

Venice, FL 34285

Charles R. Davenport, Psy.D., LLC.

950 South Tamiami Trail, Ste 202

Sarasota, FL 34236

Phone: (941) 321-1971

Fax: (941) 866-0936

www.drcharlesdavenport.com