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22 News Mass Appeal: 4 Essential Coping Tools for Winter COVID Blues

It’s January. It’s Cold and grey with snow coming this week and spring is at least two months away. We’ve all got the winter blues and this year, if you add on the element of COVID, the blues just seem much worse. So, what do we do to beat it? Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Sharon Saline, is here with her advice. Click the logo below to read more.

ADDitude: “Q: How Can I Teach Empathy to My 15-Year-Old?”

The teen years see remarkable (and sometimes jarring) development in the prefrontal cortex, the area of the brain responsible for emotions — regulating your own and tuning into the emotions of others. Here, learn how to help your adolescent better “read” and understand how other people are feeling. Click logo below to read more.

Psychology Today: ADHD and Focus: How to improve flow and attention in a distracted 2021 COVID world

Even though it’s 2021, not much seems that different than a week ago. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to change all of our lives in ways we could never have imagined a year ago. For older teens and young adults, the markers of how you’ve defined yourself–school, music, sports, friends, parties, work have shifted dramatically in 2020. In fact, it’s probably difficult to imagine how and when these beloved parts of your lives will actually return. It’s been disorienting, disappointing and isolating to say the least. Many young people with ADHD have been struggling to make it through, avoid depression and get basic stuff done. Amidst increased anxiety and constant access to technology, it’s harder than ever to find focus and stay attentive. If you feel more distracted than ever, you are certainly not alone. Click the logo below to read more.

Smith College Studies in Social Work: Thriving in the New Normal

Thriving in the New Normal: How COVID-19 has Affected Alternative Learners and Their Families and Implementing Effective, Creative Therapeutic Interventions

This article has been accepted for publication in Smith College Studies in Social Work, Volume 91, 2021 – Issue 1, published by Taylor & Francis. Click the image below to read the article.

Attention Talk Radio: ADHD and Social Anxiety: Point/Counterpoint

Those with ADHD often struggle with social anxiety. There is help to those in need. Question is do you need a psychologist, a therapist, or a coach? Or should you will your way through it all or just give up and hide? The options are overwhelming. In this episode of Attention talk Radio, ADHD coach Jeff Copper interviews psychologist Dr. Sharon Saline. They discuss social anxiety and their two different mindsets to help those with ADHD address the challenge. The point/counterpoint conversation gives insight and context to help you formulate what path might be right for you to gain the help and resources you need. If you struggle with social anxiety and are overwhelmed trying to find help, listen to this insightful discussion. Click the logo below to listen.

HealthCentral: Let’s Talk About ADHD Treatment

Getting treatment for ADHD requires using several strategies while working closely with healthcare providers, therapists, teachers, and family members. It also means adopting approaches such as school interventions, behavioral therapy, psychotherapy, coaching, and possibly medication. Perhaps most importantly, you’ll need to swap any notion of “cure” for the reality of ongoing management. Now for the encouraging news: With persistence, you’ll hit on the solution that works for you or your kiddo. The best place to start your journey? Right here. Click logo below to read more.

22 News Mass Appeal: Improve your health by giving

Being a volunteer, making charitable donations, or even something as simple as holding the door for someone has positive health benefits. So, why not improve your well being by giving to others. Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Sharon Saline explains how the act of selflessness can have a positive effect on your health. Click logo below to read more.