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. … Continue reading Smith College Studies in Social Work: Thriving in the New Normal
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Psychotherapy Networker | Relearning Parenthood: When Children Reach Adulthood, What Then?
“I live in an open nest. It’s not an empty one, but some days it sure feels that way. The rooms are tidy and still. Things stay just where I place them: the dirty glass in the sink, the jeans drying over the bannister, the … Continue reading Psychotherapy Networker | Relearning Parenthood: When Children Reach Adulthood, What Then?
When Your Adult Child Learns They Are Neurodivergent
When Your Adult Child Learns They Are Neurodivergent It can be either a surprise or validation to discover your adult child is neurodivergent; here are ways to support them moving forward Read here!
Mental Health Out Loud: Eating Disorders and Body Image Among Teens
Mental Health Out Loud: Eating Disorders and Body Image Among Teens Eating disorders have among the highest mortality rate for any mental illness, but stigma and shame often keep people from seeking help. In this Q&A with ADDitude, Dr. Dena Cabrera discusses what defines an … Continue reading Mental Health Out Loud: Eating Disorders and Body Image Among Teens
How to Set Boundaries with Family: A Joy-Preserving Guide
How to Set Boundaries with Family: A Joy-Preserving Guide Setting boundaries with relatives who are committed to misunderstanding your child’s ADHD is necessary to protect your family — and your joy. Here, find scripts for setting limits, ideas for approaching family get-togethers, and what to … Continue reading How to Set Boundaries with Family: A Joy-Preserving Guide
Forum: Important to Expose Children to Different Types of Clocks
Forum: Important to Expose Children to Different Types of Clocks Difficulties in perceiving time are also a key deficit in those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). According to ADHD expert Sharon Saline, many kids with ADHD struggle to feel time as it passes and have to … Continue reading Forum: Important to Expose Children to Different Types of Clocks
What are The Five C’s of ADHD Parenting? How Can It Help Improve Parent-Child Bond?
What are The Five C’s of ADHD Parenting? How Can It Help Improve Parent-Child Bond? ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects millions of children and adults worldwide. In India, the prevalence of ADHD has been on the rise, with … Continue reading What are The Five C’s of ADHD Parenting? How Can It Help Improve Parent-Child Bond?
5 Things Kids with ADHD Want Parents to Know, According to a Psychologist
5 Things Kids with ADHD Want Parents to Know, According to a Psychologist Read here!
Supplements For ADHD: Are They Effective?
Supplements For ADHD: Are They Effective? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) treatments don’t eliminate this common mental health condition, but rather aim to reduce symptoms and improve an individual’s functioning, per the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Typically, individuals with ADHD benefit from psychotherapy, medication or … Continue reading Supplements For ADHD: Are They Effective?
Eight Tips to Make Halloween a Treat for Your Child with ADHD
Eight Tips to Make Halloween a Treat for Your Child with ADHD Halloween can be tough for children with ADHD — and their parents. There is so much stimulation, unknowns, safety rules, unexpected transitions and waaayyyy too much sugar candy. How can you help your … Continue reading Eight Tips to Make Halloween a Treat for Your Child with ADHD