A Cognitive Connection

Our team at A Cognitive Connection can help with many types of dementia, including vascular, by providing cognitive behavioral therapy exercises to reduce your symptoms. At A Cognitive Connection, we understand how overwhelming it can be to research and locate local resources to help you and your family. In order to help make that process simpler for you, we’ve compiled a list of useful resources…

Helping you achieve your behavioral goals with compassionate and understanding care. Whether you’re interested in improving your own brain function, want to help improve a loved one’s brain function or are seeking support in other areas of your life, such as parenting, our team is here to help you throughout your journey with us. Our team utilizes certain programs to rebuild the neural pathways o…

At A Cognitive Connection, we offer a variety of classes to help the residents of Colorado Springs with a multitude of areas they may wish to improve. From anger management classes to parenting classes, our team is here to support you and your family. We are a judgement-free center, and are here to work with you in a compassionate and respectful manner. People choose to gain guidance and help fro…

Our team at A Cognitive Connection can help with many types of dementia, including vascular, by providing cognitive behavioral therapy exercises to reduce your symptoms. While these treatments can’t improve your physical health, they can ensure you retain as much of your brain strength as possible. If you or someone you love is experiencing this […] The post How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Helps…

Could someone in your family benefit from behavioral therapy to combat their anger or rage problems? This blog will help you answer this question and take steps because, let’s face it, people are complex beings with lots of emotions, including anger. After all, everybody has frustrations or triggers that make them angry, but most know […] The post Rage Problems: How Behavioral Therapy Can Help ap…

A traumatic brain injury can potentially rob you of mental acuity or even curtail a child’s development. They’re common, hard to predict, and sometimes devastating to manage. However, cognitive therapy can help. If you or someone you loved has experienced traumatic brain injury, it’s crucial to get help right away. Our team at A Cognitive […] The post Traumatic Brain Injury: What Cognitive Therap…

Is your teenager one of those kids who struggles to look other people in the eyes? Do they blush and look away when someone they like talks to them? Are they having difficulty making friends simply because they don’t feel comfortable talking to people? Your child may be one of the many million who are […] The post Shyness In Teens: Can Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Help? appeared first on A Cognit…

Have you ever felt stuck in a rut and unable to get out of it? Most of us have been in that position before, and it’s hard to know what to do to change things. We often get so centered on our behavior patterns and lives that breaking out feels impossible. However, there’s a growing […] The post Goal Visualization: A Powerful Tool for Life Change appeared first on A Cognitive Connection .

When we’re in the primes of our lives, it’s easy to feel invincible mentally and like we can take on anything the world throws at us. Unfortunately, as we age, most of us experience some symptoms of cognitive decline. This change can happen anytime, though it usually becomes more evident once we leave our 40s. […] The post Signs of Cognitive Decline: Are You Losing Mental Sharpness? appeared firs…

The world is stressful, even for children who should be enjoying their early years playing, learning, and growing. In fact, New Scientist reports that more and more children report feeling anxious about their lives and the world around them than ever. The reasons for this increasing fear vary, including social media, political challenges, and financial […] The post Your Step-By-Step Teaching Guid…

There are few people in this world who don’t experience anxiety in their lives. Whether it’s financial fears, social struggles, or political puzzling, worry follows most of us around like an old, long, unwanted friend. If you wake up in the morning with a clear head only for all your stress to come crashing in, […] The post Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Understanding Your Stressors and What You C…

Every child has a moment or two when they don’t want to listen to their parents. After all, they’re young, emotional, and often unpredictable human beings with their own needs. But your child isn’t like that. They persistently and needlessly fight you on everything and have even lashed out physically at you and their siblings. […] The post Oppositional Defiant Disorder: Taking Charge Of This Diff…

Anxiety is one of the most devastating feelings in the world. It can trigger long-term mental health conditions like depression, as well as physical problems like sleep disorders and even racing hearts. Persistent worrying can even cause anxiety and brain fog, an issue that can make it hard for people to think clearly and make […] The post Anxiety Brain Fog: 10 Tips for Managing Your Mind appeare…

Childhood anxiety can seem to spring up out of nowhere and impact children and parents equally. Sometimes, this anxiety has obvious triggers (such as struggles at school or home), while other cases seem like a mystery. For instance, children may simply be modeling behavior learned from their parents or genetically inherit anxious behaviors and thought […] The post How to Help Your Child Cope with…

With our busy, fast-paced everyday lives, everyone is bound to experience some level of stress—from adults to kids. What causes you stress? Is it personal relationships? Is it something related to your line of work?  While a certain level of stress can be beneficial, serving as a driving force to achieve goals or meet deadlines, […] The post Unveiling the Hidden Link: How Does Stress Impact My Co…

Brain games are all the rage on phone app stores and have become particularly popular for people looking to improve cognition and enhance their cognitive ability. If you’ve been on the fence about whether they can truly help with your cognitive decline by boosting your cognitive skills, you’re not alone. Many people are skeptical about […] The post Can Brain Games Improve Cognitive Ability? appea…

Have you heard your friends talking about cognitive training, i.e., cognitive brain training? They’ve become all the rage among older adults, with many claiming that brain exercises and cognitive exercises not only fight cognitive decline and boost cognitive strength but also help with mental health. It’s hard to deny the short-term benefits if you’ve tried […] The post Can Cognitive Brain Traini…

Cognitive decline impacts millions of Americans and might seem impossible to fight. After all, decreased mental sharpness is a “part of aging” for many people. However, “cognitive testing” and “brain training” have hit the news cycle lately. Some experts say these tools can help gauge and improve your cognitive strength and mental health. The boosts […] The post What are the Benefits of Cognitive…

When your child struggles with emotional problems from a young age, it’s easy to feel helpless and confused. You give yourself to your kid entirely, and watching them struggle with emotional balance and control is heartbreaking and something no parent should ever experience.  Thankfully, our team at A Cognitive Connection can help you get your […] The post Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)…

Raising children with anxiety can be a challenging and heartbreaking experience for many parents. Watching them struggle with adult-level emotions is something no parent should ever experience.  But what if you could teach your children coping behaviors to help them combat their anxieties and fears? Transforming their mental processes in this way can give them […] The post Behavioral Treatment fo…