Dr. Andrea Araujo, R. Psych, Board Certified Neurofeedback

05/27/2025

Trying out the new Neuronic Light 1070 nm photobiomodulation helmet with 300 powerful LEDs 💥🧠😃
Now more affordable and portable for at-home users.
Message me for more information or go to
Neuronic.online/products/neuronic-light

10/10/2024

Today is World Mental Health Day. I don't usually post about politics, but with over 1.1 million people in our province identifying as having a disability, it's appropriate to ask for more mental health support in our province. Here is more information, shared from the Autism BC newsletter, that may help you make a decision on who to support, if this matters to you or your loved ones:

*It’s important to note that this post is for informational purposes only.*

The BC Green Party is the only party that has proposed increasing Disability Assistance from $1,483 to $2,400 for a single person. They also plan to remove clawbacks and offer a year of guaranteed assistance for new recipients, allowing people to assess their needs without continuous reporting.

The BC NDP has outlined several policies, including bringing the HandyDART service under government control to improve service and affordability. They also plan to increase Community Living BC homeshare rates, ensure people can keep the new Canada Disability Benefit, and adjust the spousal rule to help more individuals rise out of poverty.

The BC Conservative Party does not currently have specific policies addressing the needs of the disabled or autistic community in its platform.

As for the BC United Party, they withdrew from the race in August and are no longer in consideration for this election.

Advance voting runs from October 10-13 and 15-16. Election Day is October 19. You can learn more at elections.bc.ca.

07/05/2024

“In cases of TBI, neurofeedback is probably better than any medication or supplement." --Richard Brown, MD; Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY

When the brain suffers damage, often slower brainwaves — delta and theta — rush to the site of the injury to begin repairing. These are the brainwaves babies, toddlers and youth spend much time in while their brains are developing because these are the cell growth frequencies.

These slow waves are the waves of angiogenesis, neuroplasticity, and neurogenesis. Thus, it makes perfect sense that the brain would produce these waves when trying to regenerate damaged tissue.

In many cases of head injury the patterns of delta and theta become locked, entrenched, and habitual, preventing growth out of the concussed / stroke / TBI disabled state.

05/07/2024

This week is Mental Health Week!

The theme this year is compassion: for ourselves and for others. It's something we all need to practice, not just mental health workers.
Take some time today to see how you could take an action that would promote compassion toward yourself or another.
The effects are felt both ways and grow from there ❤🥰

04/26/2024

🌿 Psychedelics & The Potential for Wellness: Iranian Community Meetup 🌟

📅 Date: May 8th, 2024
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
📍 Location: The Pinnacle Hotel North Vancouver Amenity Room
🎤 Hosted by Empower Health Wellness

Salam doostan! Join us for an enlightening evening exploring the promising world of psychedelic and medicine assisted therapies! This is your chance to dive deep into the current landscape of psychedelic assisted therapy in Canada.

What to Expect👀

● Insightful Talks: Hear from leading psychedelic therapists and a former participant in the Health Canada-approved M**A Therapy Clinical Trial about their transformative experiences. 🧠
● Engaging Discussions: Learn about various therapies like Ketamine, M**A, Psilocybin, and the Special Access Program. There's plenty of time scheduled for your questions and curiosities!
● Personal Stories: Discover firsthand accounts of those who have benefited from Empower Health’s iKAT program and more. 📖

Speakers Include🗣️

● Dr. Masoud Aref Nazari, RCC: Psychologist, Registered Clinical Counselor, psychedelic therapist.
● Helen Loshny, RTC: Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, psychedelic therapist, co-founder of Empower Health.
● Madison Nobbs, RN: Registered Nurse, KAT facilitator, ED of KATA Canada.
● Pedram Dara: Entrepreneur and former M**A therapy clinical trial participant.

Event Details
Complimentary Refreshments: Enjoy tea and light snacks on us! 🫖🍪

Schedule
6:30 PM: Doors Open
7:00 - 9:00 PM: Sharing Sessions and Q&A
9:00 - 10:00 PM: Community Mingling 🤝🎉

RSVP: This is a free event! Secure your spot by sending your name, phone number, and email address to
📧 betternow@empowerhealth.ca

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with the community and learn how these cutting-edge therapies could enhance your wellness journey. See you there! 🌈

03/18/2024

Are you supporting a young person experiencing suicidal and self-harm behaviours?
Check out the new collection of evidence-informed, culturally relevant, videos and resources created at HealthyMinds BC to learn how to support the youth in your life.

Learn more here!
https://buff.ly/3Vmp0VG

-harmAwareness

01/25/2024

🧠 Neuroscience News: Link Between Smaller Cerebellum & PTSD 🧠

New research uncovered a significant association between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a reduction in cerebellar volume. This study, one of the largest of its kind, demonstrates that individuals with PTSD have cerebellums that are approximately 2% smaller than those without the disorder.

While the cerebellum is well-known for its role in coordinating movement and balance, it also plays a crucial role in emotions and memory, which are impacted by PTSD. This research emphasizes the importance of considering the cerebellum in PTSD diagnosis and treatment, potentially leading to more effective and lasting therapies for those affected by the condition.

Key Facts:
1. PTSD affects about 6% of adults who have experienced trauma and is characterized by increased fear and traumatic event reliving.
2. The cerebellum, known for its role in balance and movement, contains over half of the brain’s 86 billion nerve cells and influences emotion and memory.
3. Smaller cerebellums were consistently observed in PTSD patients, with more severe PTSD linked to even smaller cerebellar volume.

ISNR would like to thank our Platinum Sponsor, BrainMaster Technologies Inc. for bringing awareness to this article within the field of neuroregulation.

Click on the Neuroscience News link below in the first comment to view the full article. 🤓👇🏻 👇🏻👇🏻

12/02/2023

I'm happy to announce that as of yesterday, my registration with the College of Psychologists of BC is finally complete! 🙌🥳🍾🥂

It's been a long road to this license and I'm so grateful for those that have travelled it with me, supporting me along the way ❤ I couldn't have done it without you!
Thank you for helping me to expand my reach of care as a registered psychologist and continue to do the work I love to support others 💜😊

10/16/2023

Our study starts this week, and we have room for a few more participants! If you or someone you know who is 19+ has symptoms of ADHD and/or anxiety, please contact us at:

betternow@empowerhealth.ca

or call: (604) 336-2844

One in-person visit is required in East Vancouver, and times are flexible. A $20 gift card to Eternal Abundance on Commercial Drive is offered for participating 🙂

Thank you!

📢 Join a Research Study focused on ADHD & Anxiety

Update! Empower Health Wellness Centre will be the site of a collaborative research study performed by Divergence Neuro and Psy Integrated Health. We are seeking both healthy controls and individuals with symptoms of ADHD and/or anxiety, with or without a formal diagnosis. Help us explore new methods for understanding these conditions using EEG technology.

Enrollment for this study is open, apply now and confirm your screening visit.

One in person visit is required in East Vancouver
$20 gift card to Eternal Abundance on Commercial Drive offered for participating.

📧 Contact us at betternow@empowerhealth.ca to learn more and sign up.

A big thank you to Centre for Neurology Studies for your support in this project