tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41712887994819456292012-02-16T16:55:07.618-08:00Ben Luedkehttps://profiles.google.com/101503664970849619275noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171288799481945629.post-38794848923313509772011-12-09T09:13:00.000-08:002011-12-09T09:14:14.244-08:00The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles, and Help Your Family Thrive by Dan Siegel<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4171288799481945629-3879484892331350977?l=blog.benluedke.com' alt='' /></div>Ben Luedkehttps://profiles.google.com/101503664970849619275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171288799481945629.post-32165323906815437092011-04-01T09:34:00.000-07:002011-04-01T09:37:27.051-07:00This article begins by addressing the value of taking on the seemingly implausible, and features an ultra-marathoner. It finishes by detailing how and why this type of life approach can be very beneficial. A terrific way to reframe challenges for ourselves. <br /><br />http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/201103/the-tough-track<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4171288799481945629-3216532390681543709?l=blog.benluedke.com' alt='' /></div>Ben Luedkehttps://profiles.google.com/101503664970849619275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171288799481945629.post-85455279183997099082011-01-31T09:13:00.000-08:002011-01-31T09:17:27.039-08:00This article just came out in today's New York Times. New scientific evidence to support the benefits of mediation. Stress and anxiety diminished within eight weeks, while memory and learning ability are enhanced concurrently. <br /><a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/28/how-meditation-may-change-the-brain/?ref=health">http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/28/how-meditation-may-change-the-brain/?ref=health</a><br /><a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/28/how-meditation-may-change-the-brain/?ref=health"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4171288799481945629-8545527918399709908?l=blog.benluedke.com' alt='' /></div>Ben Luedkehttps://profiles.google.com/101503664970849619275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171288799481945629.post-17843706382305822272011-01-19T19:25:00.000-08:002011-01-19T19:28:55.507-08:00I found this article in the NYTimes to be a salient and well-founded view on excessive video gaming and depression/anxiety with teens:<br />http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/18/video-games-and-the-depressed-teenager/?ref=health<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4171288799481945629-1784370638230582227?l=blog.benluedke.com' alt='' /></div>Ben Luedkehttps://profiles.google.com/101503664970849619275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171288799481945629.post-80114191503527780342010-02-08T17:26:00.000-08:002010-02-08T17:28:12.431-08:00To learn more about the therapy and counseling work I do, be sure to visit my website if you haven't already. This blog is intended to compliment the information listed on my site. <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"><div id="refHTML"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4171288799481945629-8011419150352778034?l=blog.benluedke.com' alt='' /></div>Ben Luedkehttps://profiles.google.com/101503664970849619275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4171288799481945629.post-65802612969468474552010-02-08T14:26:00.000-08:002010-02-08T14:31:19.611-08:00Welcome to my therapy blog. This will be an online venue in which I publish articles, resources, and information I hope will be helpful to my clients and colleagues. While I will be limiting the amount of comments made due to confidentiality concerns, I do welcome your feedback and invite you to check back frequently. 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