Swingle Clinic

09/27/2022

She back in the office next week. Stay tuned to hear about her up and coming workshops in Detroit!

11/18/2021

CPA Web-based Workshop: Exploring Screen Addiction, Excessive or Otherwise Non-integrated Use of Screen-based Technologies
https://cpa.ca/professionaldevelopment/webcourses/catalogue/

Screen-based technologies (computers, tablets, gaming consoles, phones, pads and pods) are fully assimilated in modern life (scholastics, work, research and play). Interactive technology is in every workplace, school and home, car, purse and pocket. But what is this doing to our brains and behavior; to our base neurophysiology? Much use is innocuous and just a reflection of modern times. But in clinical populations (and broadening sections of non-clinical populations), there appears to be a direct correlation between excessive and inappropriate screen usage and aliments or symptoms for which individuals are seeking psychological services–anxiety, depression, OCD, ICD, learning disabilities and ADHD, behavior disorders, conduct disorders, sexual dysfunction, marital/partner conflict and discord, anger management, and insomnia. Screen-Addiction is one of the most misunderstood and complex emergent addictions. This talk will go far beyond the questions of ‘is it real?’ exploring the biological/neurophysiological bases of content addiction (e.g., po*******hy), process addiction (e.g., communication/texting) combined (e.g., gaming) and compounding crossover – and most importantly what to do about it!

01/26/2021

Here at the Swingle Clinic, our practitioners are all BCIA certified Psychologists and Counsellors. We use an extremely powerful and specific, EEG assessment tool to inform efficacious treatment protocols. We recognize each individuals’ struggles and unique journey and strive to provide exceptional, customized care.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any and all inquiries or questions. To book an appointment, give us a call at 604-608-0444 or email us back at reception@swingleclinic.com.

01/19/2021

Dr. Mari Swingle is going to be presenting an in-depth workshop exploring the primary effects of excessive and otherwise non-complementary screen/i-tech use on the (developing) brain and behaviour and what clinicians can do about it!

This webinar is directed towards primary interventionists such as practicing therapists or medical professionals (e.g., bio & neurofeedback providers, MD's Psychologists) and any secondary interventionists such as nurses, teachers, school counselors etc., and offers 3.0 CE credits.

For more information and to register, please visit: tinyurl.com/aapb2021

12/10/2020

However, you may be celebrating this year, we want to wish you the very best this holiday season. We are open and operating throughout December and we have effective safety measures in place to keep you and our team safe and healthy.

We would also like to announce that, to accommodate your spacing and scheduling needs during the COVID-19 pandemic: Starting in January 2021 we will be opening on Sundays from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

In addition to our in-person appointments, we are also offering Counselling teleservices. We are currently open Tuesday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and Saturday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any and all inquiries or questions. To book an appointment, give us a call at 604-608-0444 or email us back at reception@swingleclinic.com.

11/10/2020

Our emotions can often dictate how we go about our day, how productive we are, our interactions with others, and our mood. Often, when faced with unforeseen situations and challenges, emotions can become overwhelming and difficult to regulate, negatively impacting all these different aspects of our lives.

Even though emotion regulation may be difficult, your feelings are valid, and we can work on helping you manage your emotions effectively.

To learn more about the treatments we offer, please visit us at swingleclinic.com or give us a call at 604-608-0444.

11/04/2020

We know that these times have been physically, mentally and emotionally draining for everyone. We're open and here to lend a hand if you need it.

We have safety measures in place to keep you and our team safe and healthy.

In addition to traditional in-person appointments, we are also offering Counselling tele-services.

We are open Tuesday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm and Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any and all inquiries or questions. To book an appointment, please give us a call at: 604-608-0444 or email us at reception@swingleclinic.com

Visit us at https://www.swingleclinic.com/ for more information.

10/22/2020

Dr. Swingle says “Clients often do not need to verbalize to me why they are seeking treatment. Their brain does all the talking instead.”

At the Swingle Clinic, we conduct a unique ClinicalQ brainwave assessment to identify how the brain is functioning. Using this information, we can explain precisely why an individual feels or acts the way they do. Complemented by client self-reports, this brain wave data allows our clinicians to create an individualized in-clinic and at-home treatment plan, guiding clients toward healing and recovery.

The first step to taking control of your mental health is reaching out. If you would like more information, please feel free to send us a message here or give us a call at 604-608-0444.

08/20/2020

Amidst the growing popularity of E-sports in Vancouver, Dr. Mari Swingle warns us of the effects of addictive and excessive gaming.

https://www.straight.com/education/video-games-are-fununtil-they-start-intruding-on-students-academic-success-in-college-and

While there are transferable skills that gamers acquire, Dr. Swingle explains that excessive gaming and addiction may result in reduced creativity, increased agitation, hyperarousal, stress, and insomnia. Gamers can lose the balance between work, play, scholastics, and socialization. There are very distinct brain deregulation patterns in those who become addicted or otherwise play to excess. When gaming, the brain goes into a state of hyperarousal—we can play for hours upon hours, if not days. In the article, Clinical Counsellor Benjamin Wong also touches on his personal experience as a gamer and how he used gaming as a way to “escape thinking about his personal life, relationships, schooling, and future.”

If you would like to learn more about the effects of excessive screen time and gaming on our mood, physiology, development, mental health, and culture in general, you may want to pick up a copy or listen to the second edition audiobook of i-Minds: How and Why Constant Connectivity is Rewiring Our Brains and What to Do About It. (New Society Publishers) by Dr. Mari Swingle.

Clinical psychoneurophysiology is a biological approach to healing and wellness. Our clinic treats a multitude of common disorders such as ADHD, Depression, anxiety, and insomnia as well as less common ailments such as PTSD, epilepsy, stroke, brain injury and fibromyalgia. We also work with brain op...

07/28/2020

In a recent study, researchers looked at the difficulties faced by those working from home as well as those transitioning back from remote work to in-office work. Individuals working remotely showed higher brain wave markers associated with overwork, stress and fatigue, especially during tasks such as video-call meetings and collaborating with colleagues. The transition back to in-office work was also shown to cause increased stress.

Additional discomforts associated with remote work and COVID-19 such as feeling distant, lacking a designated workspace, and facing distractions at home, all contribute to the additional stress many of us are feeling. As we navigate through the COVID-19 crisis together, it is incredibly important that we maintain and improve our mental health and wellbeing alongside our physical health.

One of the therapies we offer at the Swingle Clinic is increasing stress tolerance to allow clients to be better equipped to deal with situations that cause distress and anxiety. At-home treatments such as Serene and Serene-Sweep may not only be incredibly beneficial towards improving sleep, stress-modulation and mood states but may also help maintain the gain that clients make in treatments at the clinic.

To learn more about these harmonics, please visit www.soundhealthproducts.com and to learn more about the assessments and services we offer, please visit www.swingleclinic.com or give us a call at 604-608-0444.

Study seeks to predict how work will change in the future

06/24/2020

Now accepting new patients at Swingle Clinic!

Mario Dollschnieder, Ph.D., R.Psych., B.C.N.

Dr. Dollschnieder uses an Existential–Humanistic approach to Psychotherapy, Marriage and Family therapy, Cognitive behavioral and Transpersonal approaches, Depth psychology (Separation Theory), psychometry (psychological testing), forensics, and the integration of these approaches within a psychoneurotherapeutic framework. He utilizes a variety of treatment approaches depending on client needs and treatment goals.

His areas of expertise include traditional Neurofeedback (amplitude training), ClinicalQ, Braindryvr, Loreta, and sLoreta Z-score training, Quantitative Electroencephalography (qEEG), Transcranial Stimulation, tDCS, tACS, tRNS, and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF).

Dr. Dollschnieder holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern California (USC) Rossier School of Education as well as four clinical licenses including registration as a psychologist in BC (R.Psych).

Call us at (604) 608-0444 or email reception@swingleclinic.com to book today.

05/15/2020

We are very happy to announce that the Swingle Clinic is reopening for in-person appointments May 19th! Thank you all so much for your patience during this unprecedented time.

You will notice a few changes at the Clinic in order to protect both clients and staff, and minimize the risk of spreading illness. We are also asking that all clients bring a mask or face covering to wear when in the office and during treatment.

Appointments are limited at this time and available Tuesday-Friday 9-5pm. We will be gradually ramping up with more staff and appointments over the coming weeks.
To book an appointment, please call us at 604-608-0444 or email us at reception@swingleclinic.com.