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Brain-Friendly “Circuit Breakers” for Fear, Stress, and Anxiety

WEBOxytocin is the neurotransmitter often referred to as the “cuddle hormone” because of its role in social bonding and attachment. Oxytocin serves as an excellent circuit breaker for …

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Individual Psychotherapy with Dr. Marsha Lucas

WEBTherapy works. I invite you to put it to work for you, using my expertise, integrity, warmth, humor, and clear, honest feedback. I work with a wide variety of people, each of them …

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Fees and Insurance

WEBFees and Insurance. Contact Me. Marsha Lucas, PhD - Psychologist. 1350 Connecticut Ave NW, at Dupont Circle. Washington, DC 20036. (202) 331-3318. Is psychotherapy …

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Four Ways to Respond During An Argument

WEBFrom your nervous system’s point of view, there are a fairly limited number of ways to respond to an argument. You can find yourself in one of the knee-jerk reactions such as …

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Getting Fair and Accurate Insurance Reimbursement for Your

WEBBe sure you're getting fair and accurate insurance reimbursement for your therapy -- here's how, with specific steps and explanations. Knowledge is power -- that's why I've written …

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How to file for insurance reimbursement for therapy

WEBFiling your claim online. It’s very likely that you can file your claims for reimbursement online, on your insurance company’s website. Sign in to your account on your health …

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Body Scan Mindfulness Practice

WEBLearn more about the body scan meditation, an incredibly helpful practice. There's ever-growing evidence that bringing your awareness to your body (non-judgementally) can …

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About Dr. Marsha Lucas

WEBMarsha Lucas, PhD – Psychologist. 1350 Connecticut Ave NW, at Dupont Circle Washington DC 20036. (202) 331-3318. Licensed in Washington DC and Maryland.

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TED Video: Sebastian Seung: I am my connectome

WEBFrom TED.com: “Sebastian Seung is mapping a massively ambitious new model of the brain that focuses on the connections between each neuron. He calls it our …

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What if nothing’s happening when I meditate

WEBMeditate regularly, even when it seems like “nothing” is happening, and over time, you’ll find your brain is traveling on that new, healthier superhighway with less and less conscious …

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When You Can’t Sleep at 3 in the F***ing Morning

WEBThis post about one of my long-time, reliable “THE FIRST THING IS THIS: YOU NEED TO SLEEP” recommendations — because sleep is such a bottom-line linchpin in health, …

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Rewire Your Brain For Love The Book

WEBRewire Your Brain for Love explores how we developed our current relationship wiring, and how to modify it through mindfulness meditation. The book shows how a short daily …

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Sleep, light, your electronic devices, and melatonin

WEBIf blue light is present, the pituitary won’t let go of melatonin, in order to keep you awake (it’s “daylight”). Unfortunately, this is also the type of light emitted by most electronic devices …

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Finding Sliding Scale Psychotherapy in Washington DC

WEBThe Meltzer Center. Located in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences building on GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus, the Meltzer Center: Psychological and …

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Why People Choose to Work With Marsha Lucas, PhD

WEBA lot of people wonder how I can sit with people and “listen their problems” all day. The (relatively) short answer: I love what I do: working with people who want to grow and …

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How Does Rewiring Your Brain Using Mindfulness Meditation Help …

WEBMore than you might expect, the wiring of your brain for relationships is determined by some of your very earliest experiences in childhood. The good news is that you can re-wire …

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Basic Mindfulness Practice Intro – Audio Download

WEBDownload it to your computer. Then, with iTunes open, click on the “File” option in the very top of bar of the iTunes window; select “Add to Library” and then select the Mindfulness …

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