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Crossroads Institute Brain Lab

At Crossroads Institute we wish to help each individual achieve neurological balance. To do this we work through 7 phases for achievement. Where each client lies on the neurodevelopmental spectrum determines which phase or phases we need to help balance.

Because no two people are alike we may find that a person has skipped neural (brain) development in one or more areas and needs to go back to that phase to "catch up" or develop or strengthen the brain connections.

We liken this to a building block structure. If certain blocks are missing or are slightly askew then the foundation is not strong and might collapse under duress or stress.

Sometimes it is only a minor imbalance, which requires minimal strengthening of the brain connections. Sometimes there are numerous disconnects or developmental delays that will impact the connections more severely.

We check each phase or milestone to ensure the connection is strong and complete. Once we measure each phase and are assured of balance we know the next "building block" or phase can be achieved.

Phases: Each phase or step needs to be strongly in place before the next phase or step will be equally strong.

Phase I-Receptive Abilities: Garbage in, garbage out. Undistorted input leads to clarity output. Focus: The attention system moves cognitively to be present.
Phase II- Processing: Cognitive flexibility. Balanced processing -Smooth and uninterrupted connections from information received. Substance: Gives one a sense of reality through our subjective interpretation of what we are experiencing or receiving.
Phase III-Expressive: Input received and processed equals our expression. If input is distorted or processing incomplete or interrupted then expression may be non-reality based. Form:Makes it real to the individual and more importantly their expressions make it real to others. Therefore their reality matches the form of others.
Phase IV-Integration: The ability to combine receptive and expressive abilities smoothly. Determination: Requires one to relate to their environment and therefore develop proper relationships.
Phase V-Skill Set Development (Academics): Based upon integration of processing receptive and expressive abilities. Understanding: Ability of skill sets to take place because underpinnings (building blocks) are in place and it's natural.
Phase VI- Mastery Skills: Individual is receptive to mastering and accelerating tasks based upon solid foundation of processing receptive and expressive input/output. Imagination:Confidence and ability to dream and create the life one wants.
Phase VII-Personality: The individual's positive expression through appropriate integration of immediate environment. Freedom: Ability to achieve the full potential of who you are.