Last year in 2020, you might have hosted or attended small holiday gatherings, if any. Some were in-person, and some were virtual. Overall, it was different, and this year will feel different yet again. Thankfully, we have Covid-19 vaccines, our favorite masks on hand, and … Continue reading Back Together with Gratitude: Managing your emotions and expectations during the holidays
Month: November 2021
Productive Procrastination and ADHD: How to stop running in place and start tackling your goals
Many people with ADHD think that procrastination is a natural part of having ADHD and, all too often, see themselves as being incapable of getting things done that they would like to. However, most procrastinators rarely spend their time doing nothing. Instead, they are great … Continue reading Productive Procrastination and ADHD: How to stop running in place and start tackling your goals
ADHD, Emotional Regulation and Managing Family Conflict: Replacing Time-outs with Time-in or Time-apart
Many parents of ADHD children and teens come into my office and report that nothing really works in terms of discipline and consequences. “My son just doesn’t care what we take away,” or “my daughter laughs when we ground her.” While all kids balk at … Continue reading ADHD, Emotional Regulation and Managing Family Conflict: Replacing Time-outs with Time-in or Time-apart
Wandering Attention and ADHD: How daydreaming can help you relax and think creatively
Many parents and teachers are concerned when they see children or teens daydreaming or spacing out. They wrongfully assume that daydreaming is not ‘productive’ and is therefore a waste of time. However, periodically letting your mind drift is actually good for you. It allows for … Continue reading Wandering Attention and ADHD: How daydreaming can help you relax and think creatively
YourTango – Social Anxiety & ADHD: How to better manage anxiety with supportive planning and preparation
“Social anxiety is a fear that people will scrutinize you in either familiar or unfamiliar social situations, and this negative judgment will have harmful effects on you. These worries about humiliation and rejection are persistent, often last six months or more, and restrict your activities, … Continue reading YourTango – Social Anxiety & ADHD: How to better manage anxiety with supportive planning and preparation
YourTango – The Scientific Way To Organize Your Thoughts And Get More Done
“Metacognition is the awareness and understanding of your own thinking and thought processes with the goal of improving learning and performance. Put simply, metacognition is about how to organize your thoughts, and much more. What are your thoughts and ideas? Metacognition allows you to connect … Continue reading YourTango – The Scientific Way To Organize Your Thoughts And Get More Done
22 News Mass Appeal: Mentally preparing for the chaos that can come from family and friends
(Mass Appeal) – Thanksgiving is back this year – and you and your family may need some help mentally preparing for the chaos that comes with seeing loads of family and friends again. Here to share valuable tips is clinical psychologist Dr. Sharon Saline. Originally … Continue reading 22 News Mass Appeal: Mentally preparing for the chaos that can come from family and friends
The Peaceful Parenting Podcast – Episode 22: Understanding ADHD with Dr. Sharon Saline
“What do we do when our child gets an ADHD diagnosis? How do we best support a child with ADHD? As a mom of a child with ADHD, as you’ll hear in this episode, getting a diagnosis was relief and fear of the unknown all … Continue reading The Peaceful Parenting Podcast – Episode 22: Understanding ADHD with Dr. Sharon Saline
Attention Talk Radio – ADHD, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, and the Pink Elephant Paradox
“Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is a buzz phrase in the ADHD world. Is it a thing? Not a thing? And what does the pink elephant paradox have to do with it? In this show, ADHD Coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Sharon Saline on the … Continue reading Attention Talk Radio – ADHD, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, and the Pink Elephant Paradox
Attention Talk Radio – Perfectionism and ADHD: Obstacle or Motivation
“Got ADHD? Are you a perfectionist? Have you ever thought about what it is to be a perfectionist and if you are how to deal with it? In this episode of Attention Talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper (www.digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Sharon Saline (www.drsharonsaline.com) to … Continue reading Attention Talk Radio – Perfectionism and ADHD: Obstacle or Motivation
