Neuro Science

right brain thinking and adhd..do they really have anything in common?

Dec
04
2011

by susanmacintosh on December 4, 2011

This short post is not so much about adhd in particular, it is more to do with a philosophical bent. The relevance of dissociating ourselves from a dominant left brain thinking world, to allow deep “thought processing” or lateral thinking or problem solving to occur. We, in the adhd world, are often quick to claim [...]

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the creative brain on exercise

Oct
01
2011

by susanmacintosh on October 1, 2011

I read this blog article from “Fast Company” and felt that I would like to share.  It conveys a strong message so well, and this is a message that I  feel is even more relevant to those with adhd. The Creative Brain On Exercise BY Jonathan FieldsThu Sep 29, 2011 For artists, entrepreneurs, and any [...]

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coaching – the role of compassion

Apr
13
2011

by susanmacintosh on April 13, 2011

The Science Daily, wrote a great article recently on how coaching can help give you access to parts of your brain, that will encourage you with expanded thinking and learning. and with the use of imagination to visualise greater opportunities. “By spending 30 minutes talking about a person’s desired, personal vision, we could light up [...]

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temporal lobe memory loss

Apr
08
2011

by susanmacintosh on April 8, 2011

Recently I was asked if I could help with a young woman, who had severe short term memory loss, following surgery to her temporal lobe. The surgery was necessary as regular pharmaceutical treatment for her severe epilepsy hadn’t been working and her epilepsy was becoming worse.  The damage being caused by the frequent and severe [...]

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