The first quarter of the year has closed, bringing a new momentum and energy to our campus. While we impatiently wait for the snow to subside and usher in a true spring, positive transformation abounds within our departments. I am…
I am excited when I reflect on the contributions and accomplishments of every member in this village. Today we celebrate Cascade’s 3rd birthday because three years ago a small group of inspired and principled founders came together to enact a vision. Their…
“Does therapy work”? This is a reasonable question asked by fans and critics alike. Mental health services tend to be relatively new, and the scientific method is just recently being applied to measure the effectiveness of various interventions. At this…
At Cascade Academy we often refer to ourselves as an avoidance treatment program. Our students have struggled by avoiding things like school, friendships, family relationships, expression of their emotions, setting boundaries with others, or just facing the day. Students found…
It is the time of year where people pay attention to accomplishments of the past year and set goals for the next. We are all familiar with the typical “eat better”, “exercise more”, “spend more time with loved ones” goals. And while these are excellent goals, we often see a 30-day fizzle. We suggest an alternative goal by having a different approach to daily living.
Join Cascade Academy with Dr. Spencer Brandshaw and Dr. Stacey Jones in learning about how our brains can more effectively process anxiety and trauma. Movement, or bilateral stimulation, is key in allowing our brain to experience and code information in…
The way we mentally approach and manage stress makes all the difference in our long term health and resilience. Semantics matter; and choosing words like “crazy busy” instead of “ready mode” is just one example of how we can reframe…
According to Albert Bandura, self-efficacy is “the belief in one’s capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to manage prospective situations.” Self-efficacy is a person’s belief in his or her ability to succeed in a particular situation. Self-efficacy is the crucial…
Parents want to be supportive and help their children overcome fears of growth and challenges. That is no small task, and there are many hazards along the way. For parents of children with high anxiety/OCD there are some specific patterns…