Welcome to Dr. Brett's Blog
Welcome to Dr. Brett's Blog...the space where my brain occasionally comes to play! I look forward to using this space to explore ideas and share my thoughts/experiences as a clinical psychologist, behavior specialist, parent coach, and consultant. You can expect to find topics related to applied behavior change, parent/family support, living mindfully, maintaining work-life balance, and the value in applying prevention/early intervention principles in all spheres of our lives. Who knows, with enough coaxing I might even share the occasional embarrassing story that every public speaker seems to have if they've done it long enough...and trust me, I've got a couple for the books!
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Recipes For Successful Interventions
Similar to baking a cake, there are many combinations of ingredients that go into making an effective behavior plan. However, most of those variations must still include at least a couple fundamental/universal ingredients. Read more...
Encouraging Positive Behaviors Using A "Road Map" Approach
That certainly seems to be the question for many parents and caregivers. Opinions on this topic tend to run strong and cover the entire range of reactions/emotions. Read more...
To Timeout or Not To Timeout?
That certainly seems to be the question for many parents and caregivers. Opinions on this topic tend to run strong and cover the entire range of reactions/emotions. Read more...
Managing Family Burnout
feelings of chronic stress, anxiety, depression, and frustration (both on a personal and family level) have become extended and wide-spread symptoms of this pandemic. Read more...